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Orlando is the perfect area for a fun-filled trip with your family, if you are going there anytime between May and October. Complete with amusement parks that have a huge selection of exciting activities for both the young and old, Orlando attracts millions of visitors from the USA and across the world. These days, with rising competition between the popular Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, a lot more attractions are going to be added to the destination, the most recent one being the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, which is attracting millions of travelers from all corners of the world.
The magical world of Harry Potter
As outlined by a recent Times-Picayune story, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that is based in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, which stands alongside Universal Studios Florida. The attentively designed Harry Potter theme park is absolutely enchanting and contains the Hogwarts Castle, as it is shown in the movie, the town of Hogsmeade including its popular shops, restaurants and other establishments. At the Wizardly World of Harry Potter, Harry Potter fans can discover and feel the wizardly world and share the thrilling excitement with the characters from the book.
Guests at the Wizardly World can also enjoy the famed butterbeer; the chocolates and sweets at Honeydukes, Hogsmeade’s renowned sweet shop; obtain merchandise and toys at Zonko’s; get a “magical” wand at Ollivanders; in addition to eat at the rustic old British tavern, Three Broomsticks. In addition to all of this, people going to this magical world can also enjoy three fantastic rides namely the Flight of the Hippogriff, the Dragon Challenge, and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which is a signature ride found inside the Hogwarts Castle.
Accommodation at Orlando
There are a lot of mid-range and luxury hotels in Orlando which are closely situated to the theme parks, but they can be a tad costly in comparison to the rest. You will also find a number of budget hotels in the area, although a resort or perhaps a medium priced hotel might be your best option when you are going with your whole family, particularly young children. Orlando’s Sunshine Resort, which is operated by the bluegreen corporation, is one of the premier resorts in the area and also a safe bet when lodging with loved ones. It is actually just a few minutes away from the hustle-bustle of Orlando Florida and the Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney and other attractions
When you’re done exploring and enjoying Harry Potter’s world of wizards, you will want to consider exploring other interesting attractions in Orlando. The Universal Studios Florida, found next to the Islands of Adventure, also includes a water park as well as other activities where you can get a 4-D feel of your favorite movies like Shrek, Spider-man and a lot more. But no matter who you might be traveling with – your family or with good friends – your holiday at Orlando would not be complete without a trip to the Walt Disney World. Mickey and his friends might appear a little childish after your enthralling experience at Harry’s world, but at the end of your Disney tour, you are sure to be left charmed by the mouse and his fairy tales.
Ron Williams is a vacation journalist working for bluegreen corp at splendid places throughout the USA. Speak with a Bluegreen liason now for facts about the top vacation accommodations.
