Dollywood By: Katarina

Since 1986, people from all over the world have come to enjoy fun rides and activities with their families and friends at Dollywood. That’s because Dollywood is a family friendly amusement park with many fun activities. Dollywood has many rides, attractions and places to stay.

Dollywood offers rides for almost all ages. One ride, called the Wild Eagle, will

come out in late 2012. Their newest ride, the Barnstormer, came out in June, 2011.This ride takes guests on a family thrill ride while soaring through the sky. Some other rides include Adventure Mountain, Granny’s Garden, Flying Elephants, Beaver Creek, Blazing Fury, Mountain Slide Winder, and so much more! The park contains a water park and has concerts and shows.

Dollywood is not just a park, but a complex. Many hotels, stores, restaurants,

and cabins can be found here. Most cabins include Wi-Fi (Wireless Internet). Nightly

rates for these cabins range from $100 - $900 depending on the cabin. Dollywood’s

most highly rated set of cabins are Starr Crest Resort.

Dollywood can be found in Smoky Mountains, Tennessee where Dolly Parton

created it after her singing career. Since going on vacation can be expensive, they

offer coupons and deals to get discounts on hotels, cabins, restaurants, and the park

tickets! When walking around the park or hanging out in a cabin, pets can come too!

Dollywood is a wonderful place for family and friend vacations. Learn more about

Dollywood at dollywood.com

Click here to see the park map!

References: dollywood.com

Holiday World By: Olivia

Holiday World has shows, rides, and more! The facts about Holiday World are very interesting. The rides at Holiday World are fun. The park also has places for families to have fun.

The park opened on August 3, 1946. Holiday World was started by Louis Koch and then his son, Bill took over. The location of Holiday World is in Clause, Indiana. Holiday World includes awesome thrill rides like the Raven and more! There is a water park too! They have resorts really close, but not in the park itself. Holiday World gets at least 20,000 people a day. Holiday world is a very famous park!

The rides are so scary! One of these includes the Raven. People all around love the Raven, but it is scary. The second most favorite ride is The Legend. Sometimes the rides will break down, but the workers will fix it right away. Compared to Six Flags in St. Louis, there are more rides in Holiday World. Six Flags has more than 30 rides, but Holiday has more than 40 rides. New rides will be coming to Holiday World. A new ride is called The Mammoth and is coming in 2012.

Holiday World is a place where families can have fun. It’s for all ages! On Halloween, monsters walk around the park and scare people. Some rides only are open on Halloween! There is a water park and its name is Splashin Safari! Their mascot is Holidog! Holidog is fun for everyone! He goes around the kid park. It has a kid’s park for younger siblings. When everyone walks into the park they will see a large fountain. Many people throw spare change into the fountain. That is how they make some money for the park. There are many games and other things to do at the park. Everyone enjoys Holiday World!

Holiday world has their own website! It has all the show times, games, rides, and more! So check it out now! It’s called holidayworld.com. That’s not all about Holiday World, there is so much more.

Europa Amusement Park By: Emma

Europa Park opened in Rust, Germany in1975,

by the Mack family. The goal was to show their roller coasters to the world. Europa Park is no ordinary park. It includes a resort with restaurants, hotels, and even water parks. It boasts four hotels, guest houses, Ti pi Village and a campsite. Every day Europa park gets at least 50,000 people! The hours are 9 am to 6 pm but sometimes later during the peak summer season.

Europa Park is full of things to do for all ages. It has 4 restaurants and a Black Forest Specialties Gift Shop. If guests enjoy more of a fast-food taste, there is Euro Burger or Young Burger also. Little children will especially enjoy a meal at the theme park’s main attraction, the Castle Balthazar. It feels like a fantasy because of the medieval interior and music.

Europa Park has 48 rides including ten roller coasters and four water rides. The oldest coaster is the Alpenexpress Mine Train, where a powered coaster speeds through a diamond mine. The newest coaster is Blue Fire which sees the trains navigate a short dark ride inside an Energy Research complex before being launched at 100 km/h (60 mph) through twists, loops, tunnels and hills. There is also an adventure land and a children’s world section. In addition, there are shows including theatre, acrobatics, dance and figure skating. Three of the most popular rides at Europa park are the Silver Star, Euro-Mir, and the Blue fire. Europa park has many more thrilling rides and attractions. The restaurants and shops will entertain and fill the stomachs of all guests. Make plans today, to visit the amazing Europa Amusement Park.

Hershey Park By: Rose

Hershey Park is a fun place. It has a cool history. The rides are very fast and fun. Hotels and a chocolate making factory make it convenient for visitors to travel there. Hershey Park was originally envisioned by Milton Hershey and opened in 1907. In 1923, the park got its first roller coaster called The Wild Cat. In 1929, swimming pools opened so people could swim there. In 1933, Hershey Park got its first water log ride. Hershey Park contains many thrill rides. The Comet was voted number 8 on About.com’s Top Ten Underrated Roller Coasters in America. The Comet is a roller coaster that drops 78 feet and the top speed is 50 miles per hour! The Great Bear is number 7 on the same list. It is also one of Parkdom’s best inverted roller coasters. The roller coaster has a 124ft drop and top speed of 58 miles per hour. Those are some rides for daredevils!

Hershey Park is a complex. In Hershey Entertainment Complex is Derry Township. Derry Township is the factory where Hershey chocolate is made. Hershey Park also has a hotel called Hotel Hershey. The hotel was built in the 1930s.It is a four star hotel and overlooks Hershey, Pennsylvania. It contains 232 rooms. Spanish and Italian styles influenced the hotel’s decorations. The hotel has a villa-style balcony overlooking Hershey Park.

People love to visit Hershey Park because it contains so much fun! It has amazing rides that are for daredevils. The history of Hershey Park fascinates peoples. Hotels and the chocolate factory provide entertainment for all ages.

TAKE THE QUICK QUIZ ABOUT HERSHEY PARK BELOW!

1. When was Hershey Park opened?

A. 1907 B. 1903 C.1923

2. The Comet is what number on top ten on top ten underrated roller coasters in

America?

A. 2 B. 8 C. 7

The answers are in the magazine.

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Hotel_Hershey

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Derry_Township,_Dauphin_County,_Pennsylvania?qsrc=3044

http://themeparks.about.com/od/rollercoasterarticles/ss/UnderratedCoasters_3.htm

Here is a link to see the Great Bear and the Comet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgacU_PF4aQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo14nYWDeI4

Disneyland California

By: Lucas

Come to Disneyland, a magical park. At Disneyland there are rides, shops, shows, and family fun. The people at Disney see secrets and have fun.

Disneyland has many interesting facts. A fun fact at Disneyland is that on the day it opened the cement still needed to be dried. That led to the guest’s high heels sinking in the pavement. The size of Disney land is small, covering only 85 square acres. Compared to Disney world at 30,000 sq. acres. Hidden mickeys are small mickey faces. The hidden Mickeys can be found at all Disney parks. One example at Disneyland can be found near the Big Thunder Mountain made of cacti.

Disney includes 58 different and fun rides, shows, and attractions. A roller coaster at Disneyland is Big Thunder Railroad. Big Thunder Railroad is wild train ride through a “plateau ”. A good show to see would be Ariel's Undersea Adventure. A wonderful kiddie ride can be found at Disneyland by the name of Teacups. The Teacups are a spinning ride where riders sit in tea cups. Disneyland is part of a complex that includes hotels and shops. Some hotels are The Grand Californian, Paradise Pier, and Disneyland Hotel. The Grand Californian has a secret entrance that takes you to the back of Californian adventure. Good shops are found in downtown Disney. One is Little Mixed Matched.

Disneyland is opened all year round. With an average daily attendance of 40,000 people, that adds up to about 14 million a year. Disneyland is magical. The park is a magical place for children of all ages. For more information go to the websites below.

http://disney.go.com/games/#/games/

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/

Kings Island By: Beth

Kings Island has a lot of cool basic facts about the park. Kings Island is the

second most visited seasonal theme park in North America. It has more than 80 world-class rides and attractions. It’s great for all ages. Kings Island is a 364 acre (1.27 km) theme park. Amusement Today awarded the Golden Ticket Award for best kids theme park eleven years in a row to King’s Island.

They started to build on June 15, 1970 in a part of Ohio called Deerfield Township. Later that year a public contest was held to name the new park. "Kings Island" won. It was built where an old park, Coney Island used to be. Most of Coney Island’s rides were relocated to Kings Island. It officially opened to the public in May.

Roller coasters are awesome! At King’s Island, an amazing roller coaster is the

Racer. Racer held the record for world's fastest roller coaster during the middle of the 1970s. The ride is about two minutes. It has two tracks with two coasters, which race opposite of each other. A cool fact about the Racer is that was in the TV show, The Brady Bunch. Another type of ride is the Zephyr. This ride goes in a circle, while swinging people higher and higher in the air.

Guests from all over come and enjoy this amazing adventure for families and friends. The rides help guests enjoy the park. King’s Island is a cool part of Ohio’s history. Visitors find King’s Island as fun or more fun than other theme parks.

Cedar Point By: Autumn

Cedar Point can be a really fun place to visit for everyone. It offers a fun and

exciting place especially for kids. Cedar Point is also a complex so that when people go they can stay at the Breakers Inn.

Cedar Point is located in Sandusky Ohio. In 1870, Cedar Point first opened to the public. Amusement Today awarded Cedar Point as the most popular amusement park in the world for 14 years in a row. Cedar Point is the third oldest amusement park in North America.

Cedar Point offers fun and exciting rides. Cedar Point offers a ride that’s the third fastest in the world. It’s called The Top Thrill Dragster. The Top Thrill Dragster goes 420 feet up in the sky and goes 120 mph. Cedar Point has many more fun and exciting rides to offer. There are also rides for everyone like thrill rides, water rides, roller coasters and kid rides.

Cedar Point makes things fun and kid friendly. There are even water rides for

everyone to enjoy. There’s even a fun water park that has a wave pool, three water

rides and a lazy river that kids of all ages enjoy. Cedar Point also has live shows right

in the park. At Halloween time Cedar Point does a Hallo-weekend when the workers

dress up in Halloween costumes.

Cedar Point can be a really fun place to visit. Its rides and shows will entertain

everyone who visits. Keep Cedar Point in mind for vacation!

The sources used were ask.com, google.com and Cedar Point’s website

Knoebels Amusement Resort

By: Kyle Knoebels Park is not the typical amusement resort. Visitors will find swimming areas, golfing, nice lodging and of course roller coasters. Knoebels Park has rides for all ages. The swimming area is also for guests of all ages. Even a flood could not stop this park from providing amusement. This is not Disney land, this is not Canada Land, this is Knoebels amusement resort. Knoebels Park is very different from all the regular amusement parks. One reason why is because admission is free. However, before riding rides, visitors pay for the ride. This is could be a downfall of Knoebels Park, because guests have to carry wallets around with them. The pricing is 75 cents to $5.00. The rides are grouped for toddlers, children 11 years old to 16 and so on. Knoebels’s has some old rides and attractions. Older guests will enjoy the roller

coasters. The Phoenix was shipped from Mexico to Knoebels in 1985. The Twister came to Knoebels on July 24, 1999. Some of the little rides for the kids are: Hand cars, Jet sky Fighter ride, and Pathern Cars. Pathern Cars takes you round in circles. There are family rides as well, like Kozmos Kurves, The Mixer, Boat Tag, and many more. Another group is the thrill rides. The Cosmorton, Haunted Mansion, the Flume, and still more give thrills to those who try them. There are a lot of rides in Knoebels

Amusement Resort. Knoebels Park has a nice pool area. It is just like the roller coaster area, but all of the rides incorporate water. The general pricing for adults is $6.00 and the regular pricing for small children is $4.00. Also after 5pm they have a water slide and swim evening specials. You can get a ‘’combo’’ which is $11.00 to $13.00 depending on how many people are in your group and this pass allows you to swim all day. One water slide is 85 cents and 5 slides are $4.00. The water park is like the roller coaster part because its rides are grouped by ages.

Unfortunately in September 2011, Knoebol’s flooded and it was a disaster. Due to all the rubble and water damage, they had to close the park. Also some of the rides were severely damaged, so they had to close them. But after all of that

damage, all of the rubble got cleaned up, and the rides were fixed and reopened.

They also have a cottage, which means guests can stay longer and even camp, under the stars. Knoebels also offers events at night. This feature, along with the rides and water parks make Knoebels and amazing amusement resorts.

Islands of Adventure

By: Sophia

Live the adventure! That’s the slogan of Islands of

Adventure. Compared to other parks in Florida, Islands of Adventure is one of the newer parks. Combined with Universal Studios, it is a huge complex. Islands of Adventure has many fun rides and attractions for all ages.

Islands of Adventure opened on May 28, 1999 in Orlando, Florida. In 1991, the

concept of Islands of Adventure began by MCA Planning and Development. This is a company that designs rides. By 1997, construction began. On March 27, 1999, there was a preview of the park. Finally, on May 28, Islands of Adventure officially opened to the public.

Islands of Adventure is a complex that has theme parks, restaurants, and hotels in the same area. Some popular restaurants in this complex are Mythos Restaurant and Confiscos Grille. Mythos serves lunch and dinner. The average price range is $25-$30 per person for a meal. Confiscos Grille serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a character breakfast Sunday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

There are many popular rides and attractions at Islands of Adventure. Doctor Doom’s Fear Fall is a ride themed after the Fantastic Four. It blasts you up 150 ft at 40 mph. Incredible Hulk is a steel roller coaster that goes 65 mph.

Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls is a log flume type ride that is based on the old cartoon Dudley Do-Right. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a new attraction that opened on June 18, 2010. First, you go through Hogwarts Academy. Next, you go on an enchanted bench that lifts you off the ground! Islands of Adventure is known to be a very wet park so people bring a change of clothes. Islands of Adventure provides dining, food, and great entertainment for families and kids of all ages. If you're visiting or live in Orlando, I would highly recommend going to Islands of Adventure.

Here are the websites I used-

1. answers.com 2. wdwinfo.com 3. universalorlandostudios.com 4. ask.com 5. wikipedia.com

Sea World

By: Courtney

Sea World is a fun and interesting amusement park to learn about. What are the rides and attractions at Sea World? What things make Sea World a complex? Sea World also has an interesting history.

Sea World includes many fun and exciting rides, attractions, and shows. Some of these rides include Jazzie Jellies, Journey to Atlantis, Kraken, Manta, Ocean Commotion, Sea Carousel, Shamu Express, Sky Tower, Swishy Fishies, and the Wild Arctic Ride. Other attractions include the Net Climb, Paddle Boats, and Shamu’s Happy Harbor. Sea World also has a lot of different shows like A’Lure:The Call of the Ocean, Blue Horizions, Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island, Elmo and Abby’s Treasure Hunt, One Ocean, Pets Ahoy, Reflections, Sea Lions Tonight, and Shamu Rocks. Sea World includes many shows for different holidays like for Christmas and Halloween. Different holidays bring different shows.

Sea World has a water park named Aquatica. Aquatica has a bunch of cool water slides. One of these many water slides is Taumata Racer. On Taumata Racer people race down a steep slide on a mat with seven other people. The most popular ride in Aquatica is Dolphin Plunge. On Dophin Plunge people go down a water slide that goes underwater. While people are underwater they go by a group of playful dolphins. One of the newest rides in Aquatica is Omaka Rocka. On Omaka Rocka people go down half-pipe funnels in a high speed tube. The history of Sea World contains some interesting events. Sea World first opened in San Diego, California on March 21, 1964. In 1970 another Sea World opened in Aurora, Ohio. Then Walt Disney World opened in Orlando in 1971 making Orlando the top place for the third Sea World. Sea World opened in Orlando in 1973. In Aurora, Ohio Sea World wasn’t open year round due to weather but, Orlando’s Sea World was open year round. Sea World Aurora closed in 2001 and now there is one in San Antonio, Texas.

To see Sea World’s history, Sea World’s water park, Aquatica, the rides, attractions, and shows in Sea World. Check out these websites to learn more about them.

Check out these websites to learn more about Sea World and Aquatica!

http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/History-of-SeaWorld.php

http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/AboutThePark.aspx

http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/

Parc Asterix

By: Katie

Parc Asterix is an amusement park that sits near Paris, France. It’s based on the series of comic books named Asterix. Visitors

will have fun on the thrill rides and enjoy the attractions. Parc Asterix is a relatively new amusement park.

Parc Asterix has a lot of cool rides and

attractions. Tonnerre de Zues is the biggest wooden ride in Europe. This ride takes people 30 meters off the ground for 1200 meter race with a top speed of 80km/h. Parc Asterix also contains seven adventure areas, 27 attractions, and six shows. There is something for everyone here.

The Disneyland in Paris, France is approximately 20 miles from Parc Asterix which makes for quite a rivalry. Parc Asterix is bigger than Disneyland Paris but Disneyland has more rides than Parc Asterix. But each of these parks still get a lot of people to visit.

Parc Asterix was built in 1989. That means it has only been around for 22 years. People can learn about galactic history and mythology there. . A lot of people that come to Parc Asterix say that when they walk through the front gates they feel like they are going back in time.

Why would anyone want to come to Parc Asterix? The rides, shows, and other attractions bring a lot people. The adults might want to relax by watching one of Parc Asterix spectacular shows. Families want to come here because there are rides, shows, and lots of activities for kids of all ages.

Paris Disney By: Andrew

Paris Disney is located in Paris France. The park is organized into different lands

with different rides. Each land has its own rides and restaurants. Paris Disney also includes Walt Disney Studios for more entertainment.

Discovery Land offers exciting spaced themed attractions. It has Space Mountain Mission 2 which is an exciting roller coaster. In Discovery Land they also have a Buzz Lightyear Lazar Blast and a Star Wars themed ride called Star Tours. One of the restaurants in Discovery Land is Pizza Planet.

Another land is Fantasy Land. Here is where the castle is held. In Fantasy land they have the rides It’s a Small World, Peter Pan’s Flight and Dumbo, the Flying Elephant. In Fantasy Land they have one restaurant called the Old Mill.

The next land is Frontier Land. It is home to Big Thunder Mountain and the Phantom

Manor, two popular roller coasters. Some of the restaurants they have is the Cowboy

Cookout Barbecue and Tthe Silver spur. They also have a theater called the Chaparral

theater, where guests can see many shows.

The next is Main Street USA, home to mostly shops and restaurants.They have a

cookie kitchen and an ice cream parlor called Gibson Grill Ice Cream Parlor. This is

where the Disneyland railroad station and horse-drawn streetcars provide guests with

fun filled activities. Another restaurant there is the Plaza Gardens.

The last land they have is Adventure Land. One ride located here

is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril. Pirates of the Caribbean

is another ride located here. In this land there is a Pirate beach. A

couple restaurants located here are The Blue Lagoon and the Cool-

Post restaurant.

Close to the Disney Paris is Walt Disney Studios which is still located on the same

property. It has the Rock and Roll Coaster and this is also where The Tower of Terror

and Crushes Coaster are located. It also has a Toy Story Playland.

Paris Disney is a fun filled land that can be enjoyed by all ages. All the different lands

are very exciting and fun to explore. So book a flight today. For more information

visit www.ParisDisney.com

Busch Gardens

By: Dylan

Busch Gardens has two locations. One is in Tampa, Florida and the other in Williamsburg, Virginia. People always have a fun time at Busch Gardens. They come from all over the world to visit the park. People always come and go multiple times a year. Busch Gardens offers visitors many attractions while they are in these parks. While visitors are in Tampa, they can experience other attractions as well. For example, they can go to a Rays game.

People like all of the exciting rides and attractions in Busch Gardens. Some

rides at Busch Gardens are the Cheetah Hunt, Congo River Rapids, the Gwazi, and the Sand Serpent. Everyone who attends Busch Gardens likes the Gwazi. With crossing speeds going up to one hundred miles an hour, it is easy to see why this awesome roller coaster has been recognized with so many awards by coaster enthusiasts.

Busch Gardens can be a complex. There are wonderful hotels in the park like the Embassy Suites or the Wnydham Hotel and Suites. The Embassy Suites is a wonderful hotel with everything from conference rooms to wonderful swimming pools. Another fun event in Busch Gardens rated by kids is Breakfast and Lunch with Elmo and Friends. Children who want to start their day with a smile eat breakfast with Elmo.

People come to Busch Gardens all year long. The reason this park is open all the time is because both of these parks are in warm climates. The reason people like to come to this park on holidays, spring and Christmas break, and other occasions is because their locations provide many opportunities for fun.

Busch Gardens was established in 1905 and operated by Sea World. From 1905- 1937 Busch Gardens operated in Pasadena, California. Then in 1964 Busch Gardens moved to Los Angeles, California. Afterward Busch Gardens opened in Houston Texas in 1971. Now there are two Busch Gardens in America.

These are very interesting facts and attractions in Busch

Gardens. Next time you and your family want a

vacation. Think of this magazine article and pick Busch

Gardens. You will satisfy yourself and all.

Legoland Florida By:Colton

There are many rides and attractions at Legoland Florida. Legoland Florida is very interesting from the history to the rides and attractions. Legoland is also known for their life size Lego sculptures.

The history of Legoland is very interesting. Founded in 1936, Legoland Florida was originally called Cypress Gardens. In 2004, owners changed the name to Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Then in 2011, the Cypress Gardens Adventure Park closed and reopened as Legoland Florida.

Legoland’s attractions are fun and exciting. The park has four roller coasters, dark rides, water rides and life size Lego statues. The four roller coasters are Coastersaurus, Dragon, Flying School, and Lego Technic Test Track. They also have some water rides like Aguazone Wave Racers and Boating School. One driving ride

they have is called Legoland Driving School.

Legoland offers both old and new style roller coasters. The Coastersaurus is an old style, wooden, sit down coaster, which is 40 feet high, travels at 32 mph and features Lego dinosaurs. The Flying School is a new style, steel, inverted coaster. On an inverted coaster, riders are suspended from rails. The Flying School is 49 feet and goes 26 mph.

There are many choices when choosing an amusement park. Visitors come to Legoland Florida because of the wonderful rides and attractions, and the Lego sculptures. The Lego sculptures make Legoland stand out from other amusement parks. Legoland provides a wonderful kid friendly environment. So when choosing an

amusement park, always keep Legoland in mind.

Walt Disney World By: Emily

It all started with another dream. A very big dream! That dream was to open one

of the most well-known and visited parks in the world. It was also opened to bring joy and smiles to everyone everywhere. This park is called Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World officially opened in 1971. It is located in Orlando, Florida. Walt Disney World came after the opening of Disney Land. Walt Disney founded and planned out Disney World with his executives. Sadly, months before Disney World opened Walt Disney died of lung cancer. After Walt’s death, his brother Roy took over the building project and sought to it that Disney World would full fill his brother’s dream. When Roy died two months after the opening of Disney World, trained executives took over the master plans. Walt Disney World is still developing and adding new things to impress the people, but never losing sight of Walt’s never-ending dream.

Walt Disney World has four amusement parks and two water parks. The amusement parks are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. The two water parks are Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. All six of these parks are located on 25,000 acres of land. They are open 365 days of the year. Each park opens around nine o’clock in the morning give or take a few minutes. The closing times vary depending on if a park is being remodeled, or if there is a special event going on, like a fireworks show. Disney World also has a range of tickets guests can buy. They can buy a ticket for one day at only $67.00 for ages ten and up. They can also buy a five day ticket at only $206.00 or $41.20 a day for ages 10 and up.

There are some fun and exciting things to do at Walt Disney World. They have many rides about all different kinds of things. Some rides go into the air like Peter Pan’s Flight, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and Soarin’. Others use water like Splash Mountain. Splash Mountain is one of the tallest attractions in Magic Kingdom. The tallest attraction in the Magic Kingdom is Cinderella’s Castle. In my opinion, Cinderella’s Castle is one of the best things at Disney World. At night the castle lights up and flashes a lot of different colors. More rides in Disney World are It’s a Small World, Test Track, Mission-Space, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Walt Disney World also has boutiques, restaurants, and fancy hotels where you can buy souvenirs, stay, and have a bite to eat.

Walt Disney World is a magical place for people of all ages. The story of Walt Disney World shows that one simple dream and vision can turn into years and years of happiness for people that the dreamer never knew. There is always a place for anyone

and everyone who wants to share in the joy and excitement of Walt Disney World.

My Sources- Walt Disney World 2008 [book] http://www.orlando-florida.net/walt-disney-

world/resources/timeline.htm

Universal Studios By: Keeley

On June 7, 1990 Universal Studios Orlando opened. Pete Werner was the creator with the idea for the park. For Disney, the opening of Universal Studios was upsetting because a rivalry between the two theme parks started. Universal Studios Orlando was a newer park and could lure Disney's tourists away. Despite Universal Studios Orlando being new, it had many ride glitches. Jaws and Kongfrontation had the most glitches. The Studio removed Kongfrontation in 2002 to make way for the Revenge of the Mummy ride.

An award winning ride at Universal is Men in Black Alien Attack. Universal

Studios recently added a new ride called Aersmoth’s Rockin Roller Coaster. Some other rides at Universal Studios include Jaws, which used to be under construction, because of the difficulties. Another is a 3-D simulation ride called The Simpsons. Most of the coasters contain unique facts that can be found at: http://www.universaltravelagents.com/pdf/USFFunFacts.pdf

Hotels at Universal Studios include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Hotel. Guest that stay at all of the hotels receive good, great, or excellent service. Hard Rock Hotel provides excellent service and and a beautiful sand pool for relaxation. Loews Royal Pacific Hotel is on cruise ship . Loews Portifino Hotel has great service and beautiful views.

Fine restaurants that are included at Universal Studios Orlando include Finnegan's Bar and Grill and Lombard's Seafood Grill. Universal Studios Orlando also offers other dinning. It contains causal dinning and quick service. Orlando Studios has a wide range of food from different countries including Italy and Mexico.

Universal Studios also contains a wide range of shows and play areas for kids. Universal has animal actors and characters in shops, near coasters and restaurants. Universal Studios also contains shows for adults to enjoy. Some examples are the Blue Brothers Show. Universal Studios is proud to have the show Fear Factor. Instead of watching it on TV it can now be seen live. Some areas that kids can play in include Curious George Goes to Town or Fievel’s Play Ground.

Universal Studios also has a water park. The water park is called Wet ‘N’ Wild Water Park. Slides that are included at Wet ‘N’ Wild are the Black Whole , Brain Wash and Bomb Bay. Universal Studios also contains a water park area for kids.

Universal is a great theme park that the whole family can enjoy.

My source google,ask.com,and Wikkipidea

http://www.universaltravelagents.com/pdf/USFFunFacts.pdf

Canada Wonderland

By: Mark

Canada Wonderland is a wonderful place. There are all sorts of coasters that are new and improved. Canada Wonderland possesses awesome rides and a great history. These are the best rides in Canada Wonderland.

Canada Wonderland has great thrill rides. The newest coaster in Canada Wonderland is the Windseaker, which came out in 2011. It goes up 301 feet, which is as tall as a football field is long, at speeds over 30 mph. Their fastest coaster is the Behemoth. This coaster sends you flying 80 mph with opened air seating (which means no floor).

There are lots of other attractions to fill your day Canada Wonderland. There are souvenir shops. Guests can fill their stomach in one of the fourteen dining places. Canada Wonderland also has 11 shopping places and 12 water rides. Try the most popular restaurant The Courtyard, which Includes coaster inside. The most popular water ride is the Plunger where visitors go plunging 50 feet. Canada Wonderland will have more relaxed then scared visitors with there Lazy river which flows for ¼ of a mile in a personal raft. How relaxing!

The construction of Canada Wonderland involved a lot of time and people. Following a long time of looking for a site, Maple was chosen because it was close to Toronto and highways. Construction started in April of 1979. Over 700 construction workers, from twelve companies worked on the park. The park sits on 379 acres, but only 300 are being used.

In Canada Wonderland there is a great history of awesome rides. To find out more about Canada Wonderland go there or start surfing the web to find all kinds of cool facts. Information can be found at CanadaWonderland.com, CanadaWonderlandhistory.com

Check out the cool video of the Leviathan here - http://youtu.be/q0gaBryrTGQ