Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

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Theme Park:	Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (since 2001)

Address:	6000 Universal Blvd
	32819 Orlando
	https://www.universalorlando.com

Operated by:	Universal Parks and Resorts

Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida is one of the most famous theme parks worldwide. Due to the huge success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed area, the park is often called the Harry Potter theme park, yet the park has much more to offer. The Islands of Adventure are famous for its numerous world-class attractions, including the LSM launch coaster VelociCoaster and the Family Launch Coaster Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure by Intamin; two of the world’s finest roller coasters.

Highlights of the Theme Park

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

A surprisingly wet log flume

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Probably the best roller coaster with a very long name

Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey

Flying through the air on robots

Incredible Hulk Coaster

Tyre driven madness

Jurassic Park River Adventure

A great water ride

VelociCoaster

The awesome launch coaster

TKathke January 20, 2024 January 20, 2024 Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

SeaWorld Orlando

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Theme Park:	Sea World Orlando (since 1973)

Address:	7007 Sea World Drive
	32821 Orlando
	https://aquatica.com/san-antonio

Operated by:	United Parks & Resorts

SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida is the second oldest of the American SeaWorld Parks.. The park was founded in 1973 and is famous for its marine animal shows. The animal and theme park offers a great number of rides, stunning shows and numerous animal enclosures to experience.

Highlights of the Sea Mammal Amusement Park

Ice Breaker

The first quadruple launch coaster

Infinity Falls

A modern approach of a true classic

Journey to Atlantis

The first water coaster

Kraken

A very intense looping coaster

Mako

A very solid hyper coaster

Manta

Flying like a manta

TKathke January 14, 2024 January 14, 2024 SeaWorld Orlando

Parc Astérix

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Theme Park:	Parc Astérix (since 1989)

Adress:	Parc Astérix
	60128 Plailly
	https://www.parcasterix.fr/en

Operated by:	Compagnie des Alpes

Parc Astérix directly located at the A1 motorway between Paris and Lille nearby the Charles-de-Gaule airport of Paris is one of the largest theme parks in France. Along with the long forgotten theme parks Mirapolis and Zygofolis, as well as Big Bang Schtroumpf (Walygator Parc), Parc Astérix is one of the major French amusement park projects of the late 1980s. It was founded by a group of investors, including Barclays, Dumez, Accor, Compagnie générale des eaux, GMF and Union des assurances de Paris. With the fusion of the Musée Grévin-France Miniature group in 1999, Parc Astérix SA became Grévin & Cie. In 2002, the group was acquired by the Compagnie des Alpes.

The park based on the well-known comic book series Astérix by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny houses a large number of interesting roller coasters and family-friendly rides, shows and attractions. Due to its theme, the park is very immersive – especially for longtime fans of the comic books. In every corner of the park, there is something new to discover.

Fun Fact #1: There is a well-known phrase in the roller coaster community whereas Parc Astérix is either crowded or closed. It is therefore very advisable to check for opening times first.

Fun Fact #2: In addition to the typical theme park dishes and according to the theme of the park, Parc Astérix offers a wide range of wild boar dishes and other delicacies.