Things To Do in United States of America

Universal Studios Florida is a real, working film studio, where rides, shows, and movie sets transport you beyond the screen and behind the scenes. You’ll face villains you’ve only seen in films, and go on rides that allow you to feel like you’re saving the planet. You might even encounter a dragon that breathes real fire. Must-dos include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™, where you can shop for wizarding supplies before navigating the underground vaults of Gringotts™ bank. Also, Illumination’s Minions have taken over an entire street – blast your way to supervillain stardom in Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. Plus, make sure you see The Bourne Stuntacular – a stunt show that follows Jason Bourne across three continents, using a cutting-edge combination of stagecraft and film.

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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Revenge of the Mummy

Just for the Kids
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Villain-Con Minion Blast
The Simpsons Ride

Fun for the Family
The Hogwarts™ Express
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™
E.T. Adventure


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Know your Valpolicella from your Montepulciano? Then this Tuscan-themed wine bar's for you. You can pick out some cheese and ham to nibble on while you quaff your glass of red. And if you’re not a wine lover, there’s a selection of craft beers to keep you well oiled.

Standing at the gateway to New York harbour, this iconic statue was the first glimpse of America for 12 million people who sailed here back in the 19th and 20th centuries. Now, you can climb inside the towering figure – all the way up to her crown. It involves a 154-step spiral staircase to the top, but it’s worth it for the views. On the way back, you can hop off at Ellis Island to learn more about the immigrant experience. The museum here is crammed with personal documents, clothes and photographs of the homelands and loved ones they left behind.

A trip to New York without seeing Times Square is like a visit to London without Big Ben. It’s much more than a square, this chaotic mix of mammoth billboards, flashing lights and naked cowboys is the throbbing hub of the city. The best time to visit is after dark, when everything gets turned up a few notches intensity-wise. Just before midnight – or at 11.57pm to be exact – the neon-lit ads give way to a coordinated digital art show.

Broadway-style spectaculars, nail-biting stunt shows and behind-the-scenes tours are in store at this showbiz-themed park. Altogether, 20 attractions battle for your attention. The star turn is Star Tours^®, which is back with new characters, destinations and adventures. It's followed by 3D games Toy Story Mania. Add to the mix white-knuckle thriller, Rock’n’Roller Coaster^® starring Aerosmith, and you’ve got a problem - what to do first?

According to Disney legend, a freak blizzard blanketed the area with snow to create Florida’s first ski resort. But as temperatures soared and the snow melted, the slalom courses, bobsled and toboggan runs made the perfect waterslides. The one that'll really put the wind up you is the Summit Plummet, one of the world's tallest and fastest freefall bodyslides.

Tike’s Peak
Here, smaller children can splash about on scaled-down versions of the grown-up waterslides.

Melt-Away Bay
Little ones can slot themselves into a rubber ring and bob about on the 1-acre wave pool at the base of Mount Gushmore.

Ski Patrol Training Camp
This one’s for children who are too old for Tike’s Peak and too young for the white knuckle rides. They can test their balance on a floating iceberg assault course and shoot down a zip line.

Summit Plummet
You’ll reach speeds of 55 miles per hour as you plunge down one of the world’s fastest freefall slides.

Toboggan Racers
Grab a toboggan-style mat and race down this eight-lane waterslide.

Slush Gusher
Zip down the Slush Gusher, this waterslide is 90-foot tall.

Teamboat Springs
Get the whole family onboard a giant raft and negotiate a series of waterfalls and rapids.

Downhill Double Dipper
Find out who’s the fastest family member. This 50-foot tall slide has been designed like a downhill ski race, with starting gates and a timer.

Cross Country Creek
Take the load off your feet and cruise down the gently meandering Cross Country Creek.

The only way to spend a spare evening in New York is on Broadway. It’s arguably the most famous theatre district in the world, with tons of shows to choose from. You’ve probably heard of the big musicals like Wicked, Kinky Boots and Les Miserables, but there are also stage debuts from Hollywood stars and low-budget plays. Top tip – if you swing by the TKTS booth in Times Square, you can grab same-day tickets for a bargain price.

At over 800 acres, Central Park isn’t your average city park. Size-wise, it’s bigger than Monaco, so you can expect plenty going on. It’s easy to spend hours roaming its tree-lined avenues, decorative bridges and glassy lakes. In fact, there’s even a celebrity-voiced app to help guide you around the different areas. Sidestep the joggers on a walk, hire a rowboat or clip-clop around on a horse-drawn carriage. And don’t leave without visiting Central Park Zoo. The perfect pitstop for kids, it’s got a fine collection of polar bears, penguins and tropical insects.

This Mexican restaurant's on the outskirts of town, but it's well worth seeking out. The menu lines up steak enchiladas, chicken taquitos and heaps of cheesy nachos. There’s also a mariachi band that make regular appearances.

New York’s most moving site, the 9/11 Memorial draws thousands of sightseers each day, who come to honour the victims of the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. Now two 30-foot waterfall monuments sit on the footprints of the Twin Towers, taking up nearly an acre in size. There’s also a soaring Freedom Tower, which houses a museum. Take the elevator up, and you’ll see images detailing the city’s development over time.

Designed like a tropical Pacific retreat, Universal Volcano Bay brings to life the tale of ancient islanders, the Waturi. This adventure-drenched water theme park is packed with rip-roaring flumes and winding rivers, which form a ring around a mighty, 200-foot volcano. Inside, drop slides and racing chutes twist down to ground level, where palm trees and thatched canopies add a laid-back feel to the watery landscape. Highlights include the Krakatau Aqua Coaster and the Ko’okiri Body Plunge. Plus, your complimentary TapuTapu wearable – a waterproof band – allows you to hold your place in the park’s Virtual Line, as well as make cash-free purchases of food and merchandise throughout the park.



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This ticket allows you 14 days unlimited entry to 6 parks, including Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. You'll also have admission to Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

• Disney's 14-Day Magic Ticket expires 14 days from first day of use • Child ages 3-9, at time of use • All tickets must be used for the first time in the same calendar year as printed on the ticket • Water parks subject to seasonal and weather closures • DisneyQuest^® Indoor Interactive Theme Park - excludes prize play games

At this churrascaria, or Brazilian steakhouse, the waiters keep bringing out one meat dish after the other – rib-eye steaks, lamb chops, chunks of chicken, pork, sausage – until you have to beg them to stop. You can also pig out at the buffet bar with everything from salads to sushi. Just make sure you go on an empty stomach.

Arriving at this park is like stepping into a scene from The Lion King – the theme is animal conservation, so lions, giraffes and elephants all call the place home. The best way to see the park’s residents is to go on Kilimanjaro Safaris where you can tour the savannahs in an open-air 4x4. Elsewhere, jungle parades, raft adventures and Disney musicals are among the 20 attractions. You'll find things like...

The Boneyard
Little ones can try their hand at palaeontology at this archaeological dig site – and if they’re lucky, they’ll uncover a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

TriceraTop Spin
Climb on the back of the flying dinosaurs to go up and down, round and round.

It’s Tough to be a Bug!
This hilarious show takes you on a creepy-crawly adventure. Plus, it’s all in 3D.

Expedition Everest™
Speed through the Himalayas on a mountain train, and look out for a Yeti-shaped surprise at the end.

DINOSAUR
You’ve got an important mission on this ride – to save the last dinosaur. And you’ll travel 65 million years back in time to complete it.

Kali River Rapids
Prepare to get very very wet on this fast-paced ride through a white-water Asian river.

Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
This rainbow-coloured parade stars all your favourite Disney characters. They’ll arrive in Safari 4x4s, alongside stilt walkers, dancers and musicians.

Finding Nemo – The Musical
This Broadway-style show brings the much-loved movie to life on stage, with songs, dancing and spectacular sets.

Kilamanjaro Safaris
Spot lions, elephants and black rhinos as you journey through the African-style savannah in a safari 4x4.

If you’re into your all-American dishes, there are plenty of places in Kissimmee where you can have a T-bone steak or a burger with all the fixings. Some are 1950s-style diners, while others are sleek, modern restaurants. Or, if you’re looking for a meal with a difference, why not take in one of Kissimmee’s acclaimed dinner shows.

You might need to bring two suitcases with you, as the shopping in Kissimmee's on another level. For starters, you’ve got The Loop, a mall with around 70 discount shops tustling to offer the best bargains. Then there’s Old Town USA, which has 75 one-of-a-kind boutiques, selling clothes, leather, sunglasses and antiques. And a 20-minute drive gets you to The Florida Mall, Orlando’s biggest shopping centre. With some 250 stores, you’ll need an entire day to get around this retail giant.

Since opening its doors in 1971, the Magic Kingdom Park has morphed into the most famous theme park on earth. It’s the place to come for a full-on hit of Mickey and co – for a start, it’s where the parade starring all the best-loved characters happens. And at its centre stands the iconic fairytale castle, property of a certain Cinderella. The park’s split into 6 enchanted lands and features 40 attractions, including old-time favourites like Space Mountain and 'it's a small world'. The latest additions can be found in the New Fantasyland area - it's the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom Park history.

Nobody would object if I-Drive was rechristened I-Buy. At the north end, stop number 1 on the I-Ride Trolley, is Prime Outlets, a vast shopping mall with shops like North Face, UGG and Puma. At the south end is Premium Outlets where you’ll find Calvin Klein, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Polo Ralph Lauren. There’s also the Millennia Mall for really the high-end labels. The only problem is how to fit it all in your suitcase.

Two world's meet at EPCOT – a park which clocks up 20 attractions. The first is Future World. Rides here include Soarin' Around The World, which is probably the closest you'll get to flying without sprouting a set of wings. Plus, this is where you can chat with Crush, the turtle from Disney.Pixar's Finding Nemo. The second half is World Showcase, an around-the-world collection of mini countries. Journey through the mountains of China, take a balloon ride over France, and go on a Viking expedition in Norway – all without leaving Florida.

Shipwrecked boats and rickety rope bridges are dotted around this desert island-themed waterpark. But this isn’t just any waterpark, it’s a Disney waterpark, which means white-knuckle racers and hair-raising chutes, plus a snorkelling reef with real sharks. Some of the biggest thrills are at the Surf Pool where the waves go 6-feet high. And if you’re an early riser, you can get some surf lessons on these breakers before the park opens.

Once a beaten railroad track carrying freight trains, this elevated space has been transformed into a mile-long ‘walking park’. The High Line’s flowers, fountains and plants make it an idyllic refuge from the noisy concrete jungle below. The walkway runs from the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, alternating views of the Hudson River and skyline with public art installations and picnic tables.

Come evenings, Kissimmee likes to put on a show for its visitors. One of the best places to go is Old Town, a retro complex of restaurants, shops and bars, with a vintage fairground, too. At weekends, it hosts the Old Town Cruise Nights – a parade of 300 classic cars, from Cadillacs to Oldmobiles, accompanied by rock n’ roll bands. And even if Kissimmee isn’t quite the Wild West, it’s still happy to stage a monthly rodeo with bucking broncos and lasso-waving cowboys.

Where can you take selfies with nine-foot-tall Velociraptors, and escape the jaws of a hungry T. rex? Universal Islands of Adventure is where. Journey through uniquely themed lands, where the world’s most cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions bring timeless myths, bedtime stories, and comic book capers to life right before your eyes. Join Hagrid™ on Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ where you'll fly beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ castle on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges you into the paths of some of the wizarding world's rarest magical creatures. Elsewhere, prepare to experience Jurassic World VelociCoaster.

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Thrills & Adventure
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™
The Incredible Hulk Coaster^®

Just for the Kids
Pteranodon Flyers
The Cat in the Hat™
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™

Fun for the Family
Hogwarts™ Express
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges^®



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International by name and international by nature, there’s every style of cuisine up for grabs along this corridor. But make sure you try All-American favourites like T-bone steak, BBQ ribs or a burger with all the fixings. Some spots throw in an all-you-can-eat buffet with your main course, others concentrate on serving the finest cuts of meat. And after you’ve got the check, polish off a sundae at a nearby ice-cream parlour.