This Sunday, January 16th, Disney Animal Kindom will introduce its "Wild Africa Trek". The program will be operated much as the "DiveQuest" program at EPCOT. Guests will pay a fee for a three hour VIP guided "safari" through the Animal Kingdom savanna. The tour will include a special camp area to observe the animals and a rope bridge crossing over a crocodile filled riverbed.
I have personally participated in the "DiveQuest" program twice and some of their other behind the scenes tours, and I think the programs are well worth the price. This looks to be an interesting addition to Animal Kingdom and should become very popular with the Disney devotees.
I've seen reports that reservations for "Wild Africa Trek" between now and Feb. 26, 2011 can take advantage of an introductory offer starting at $129 per person. Initial estimates I've seen for the normal pricing place the program at $180 per person, but it appears this will change seasonally. As with any other special program at Disney, I would call for exact pricing and to see if any discounts can be applied. The Disney reservations site does not list the price of the program as of this writing.
Check out the video preview of the experience:
Friday, January 14, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
The signature ride of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, is an immersive experience from start to finish. The line wanders through the castle of Hogwarts and visitors are greeted by Professor Dumbledore as they enter his office and join Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Defense Against the Darks Arts classroom. The detail is fantastic and the ride is an exciting blend of film and "live action" adventure.
The lines are almost always long, but there is a hidden single rider line that dramatically reduces wait time if you don't mind being split up. Ask the guides as you enter the castle because the single rider line isn't publicized or easily spotted.
The photos are my own, but the video is courtesy of wizardingworldharrypotter.com
Check out their site for more photos and video.
The lines are almost always long, but there is a hidden single rider line that dramatically reduces wait time if you don't mind being split up. Ask the guides as you enter the castle because the single rider line isn't publicized or easily spotted.
The photos are my own, but the video is courtesy of wizardingworldharrypotter.com
Check out their site for more photos and video.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
A million Butterbeer sales at Universal Orlando underscore Harry Potter success - Orlando Theme Parks | Examiner.com
One indicator of the success of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando is the sales of Harry Potter merchandise. Arguably the most popular item in the WWHP is the Butterbeer. In two varieties: frozen and chilled, guests will frequently wait as long to purchase the beverage as they would to ride one of the themed attractions. My personal preference is the chilled, but many people I know prefer the frozen. Read a bit more at A million Butterbeer sales at Universal Orlando underscore Harry Potter success - Orlando Theme Parks | Examiner.com
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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