The Wandering Disciple

Orlando, Florida: The designers of Universal Studios Florida spared no detail when trying to make their lands match the original namesakes. The New York area of the park is no different, featuring style and architecture reminiscent of the Big Apple. A stroll through the streets of New York will make you fell like you are in the NYC and not in Central Florida. The ride highlight of New York is the Revenge of the Mummy. Opened in 2004, the Mummy ride takes the place of the old favorite Kongfrontation. The ride is an enclosed roller coaster features banked turns and a series of special effects to keep riders on the edge of their seats. The almost three minute ride takes its riders through an adventure inspired by the Mummy motion pictures while reaching speeds of near 45 miles per hour. The other attraction in New York is Twister…Ride it Out. Opened in 1998 and based on the hit movie Twister, the attraction takes an inside look at the destruction caused by tornados and how Hollywood recr...

Orlando, Florida: The colorful pages of the Sunday morning newspaper cartoons come to life in this little corner of Islands of Adventure. A stroll through Toon Lagoon is like a stroll down memory lane as the cartoon characters are brought to life in every aspect of the land. Toon Lagoon is geared towards water rides, two of the parks three major water attractions are found here. In addition to the rides, there is also a few restraraunts and shops to round out the experience. Dominating the skyline of Toon Lagoon is Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls. The ride is one of the original rides of Islands of Adventure. The seven minute flume rides follows Dudley on his quest to capture Snidely Whiplash and save Nell Fenwick. Follow the plot through twists, turns and even a 75 foot plunge to see if Dudley can once again save the day. If you are looking to cool off from the hot Florida heat, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges is the answer for you. Guests embark on a relaxing river ride until Blu...

Orlando, Florida: In addition to great food and entertainment, City Walk also provides a great venue for shopping. Thousands of visitors pass through City Walk each day, browsing the shops and picking up that unique gift or souvenir. There are several shops here featuring all types of item from Universal logo gear to items that support endangered species conservation, it is all found at City Walk. Some of the stores found at City Walk are: BMG Cigarz at City Walk Element Skateboards The Endangered Species Store Fossil Fresh Produce Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company Katie’s Candy Company Quiet Flight Surf Shop Tommy Bahama Universal Studios Store In addition to the stores listed above, many of the larger restaurants feature gift shops catering to their brand. A few of them include: Hard Rock NASCAR Sports Grille NBA City There are also several street vendor carts throughout City Walk that feature an ever changing collection of goods. The ideal location of City Walk, sandwiched betwe...

Orlando, Florida: The Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando is one of three Loews Resorts on the property. Themed to look like a hotel in the south seas, the resort features some of the properties best dining options. The menus are tailored to match the cuisine of the south Pacific while still accommodating the taste buds of all who visit. The cornerstone of the resort’s restaurants is Emeril’s Tchoup Chop. Inspired by the cuisine of the master chef Emeril Lagasse, the menu features meals of Asian and Polynesian cuisine topped with the flair that only Emeril can provide. Some of the items on the menu include: • Furikake Crusted Salmon • Thai Basil Mahi Mahi • Pepper Grilled Yellowfin Tuna • Mongolian Barbeque Pork • Roasted Duck Breast • Tofu • Sushi The resort also features the Islands Dining Room. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Island Dining Room mixes Pacific Rim cuisine with traditional American dishes. For breakfast, the dining room features a menu of all th...