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    Portofino Tips

    I don't know if they are still doing this, but when we were there,when you bought a two day pass there was a third day free at IOA and UO. Sea World would allow you back in the park the next day free too if you stopped by a window and got a second day pass. That way you could do all parks as...
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    Priority Seating Disappointment @ Citywalk

    We were not sure about the priority seating in City Walk. We got to Margaritaville about 9:30 and there were about 8 people in line to get their beepers. We were not sure if we were suppose to wait or just ask the girl. We waited to get to the girl and she told us the wait for a non-smoking...
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    Anyone recently back??

    We were there 8/2-8/5 (Thursday-Sunday) Did SWO Thursday and part of Friday. We then hit IOA/US in late afternoon and evening. I went back and forth all three days. Stayed at PBH so we had all day express pass. Don't forget you get better seats at shows if you show your room key. I forgot...
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    Portofino Bay Hotel--Tell me all about it!!

    You can get a new entertainment book for 2002 from the internet if you can't find one in your hometown. Check this site for entertainment rate sites.. I ordered a book only 2 months from the time we went. It has more than paid for itself in restaurants and activities in my home town plus all...
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    2 parks in 1 day...which 1st?

    If you are a thrill ride person, and are staying at PBH or HRH, on Sunday, you get in Universal early. I was there in August and I did BTF 2x and then MIB 3x, then ET then headed over to IOA and did DD 4x, DR Doom 2x, Spidey 3x, Hulk 5x and that was all before noon. Then you can relax and do...
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    Must do ride tips for first timers.

    With the express line available at all the great rides, you will not have a problem riding everything as many times as you want. If the express line is longer than 10 minutes(the attendants will tell you if you ask), then ask about the single rider line especially at MIB at US. DH and I rode...
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    Bottle Straps at Universal?

    We were just there and they had these at most of the souvener stores. If not and the friendly folks will be able to guide you to where they have them.
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    front of line access at HRH?

    You will love it. We were there 8/2-8/5 and the PBH room key which is same as HRH. In the afternoons when lines for Spiderman wer 80 minutes long, we were able to zoom through without a wait at all so of course we rode it 6 times in a row. For MIB, if the express line is long(15 minutes or...
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    It looks like rain. How is US/IOF?

    Tropical storm Barry hit while we were there for five days. We thought it was great coming from Texas and the heat. Since you are having a heat wave in NY you will welcome the rain also. They sell these great ponchos at both parks for about $5. If you wear glasses take a visor or hat so you...
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    where to spend free day? SeaWorld?

    SWO gets my vote. It is by far my favorite theme/amusement park in the country. If you love animals, the exhibits/shows at SWO can't be beat. If you like coasters, you can ride Kraken, floorless coaster as many times as you want with minimum wait time. Atlantis, water ride/coaster ride is...
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    Help Barry. Where is Universal Discussion Board?

    I just tried again today 8/8 after 5:30 and it is back working but I have to get to a different link than I was able to use before. I don't know what they did.
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    Help Barry. Where is Universal Discussion Board?

    I came home yesterday ready to report my adventures at Sea World and Universal and IOA and cannot find the familar board. When I got to one of them, it said the board has been suspended. This looks like the area that the board should be in, but there is no cue for the parks? Help!
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    tropical storm and IOA and US

    Thank you so much for your quick reply. Will plan to take Sea World Shamu ponchos now. We are hitting Sea World Thursday and Friday. Then we will start USO and IOA Friday night through the weekend. I am looking forward to liquid sunshine. Being from Texas and the over 100 degree days, any...
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    Who else is going for the first time?

    The best is always the first time to see an amusement park. Be sure to notice all of the theming. In the Dueling Dragons area there is a magic show. Be sure to listen to the rock area in front of the entrance. You need to walk slowly through there. The Suess Section will make you feel 6...
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    tropical storm and IOA and US

    I checked the weather for the next few days 8-2 through 8-5 and it says a tropical storm is going to settle over Orlando. What are the weather folks in that area saying?
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    When are you going?

    three days and counting Aug 2-5 I can't wait to ride Spidey and Hulk my favorites!
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    Help!!!!question Bout Ioa Coasters

    Wish my DH would read this thread. He too has the same fear and I have ridden two times with him and it was not fun. I was too worried about him to enjoy myself. It is the best place in the parks to see everything and get a perspective of how large the parks are. If you ride them at night...
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    Fireworks and Bay View room at PBH

    Can you see the fireworks from Bay View Room at PBH? If you are in the parks, where is the best place to view them and what time do they start? Which park has the best?
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    I Found My Adventure With You?

    He has a beautiful voice if you have never heard of him before. He was the Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera for years on Broadway. He has an incredible range. I will be at IOA and US next week and will listen to see if I can hear it anywhere.
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    Dueling Dragons bad for the Back?

    Yes I did. I had back surgery 6 months before I rode DD. I talked to my neurosurgeon and told him where I was going and that I would love to ride roller coaster again. He told me there was nothing to prevent me from riding them as many times as I wanted because I was repaired. So boy, I...




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