Update:

Don't miss my Up coming article on my visit to Orlando and Tampa- Florida and tips on how to spend your winter in Style and fun time at the same time.

Print date: January 12th 2008

Mauricio Fajardo- International Travel Writer

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Vacationing at Universal Orlando is Anything But Ordinary The Universal Orlando Resort offers guests a vacation from the ordinary, with two distinct theme parks, three world-class hotels, and a variety
of exceptional dining and entertainment
options for the whole family.
Whether you’re battling super-villains with Spider-Man, rescuing the princess with Shrek, or pampering yourself with a luxurious spa treatment, the Universal Orlando Resort offers an array of hassle-free vacation options customized to your individual tastes. While there, don’t miss the all-new Revenge of The Mummy – The Ride. This exciting attraction takes you on a psychological thrill ride through an ancient Egyptian tomb, where the evil Mummy Imhotep awaits.

On Saturday nights in February, March and April, the streets of Universal Studios theme park turn into the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside New Orleans. In addition to a fabulous concert series headlining the hottest musical superstars, a nightly parade features hundreds of costumed characters, stilt walkers, festively decorated Mardi Gras floats and throngs of guests shouting, “Throw Me Something, Mister,” as they catch beads tossed to them from float riders. The celebration includes authentic New Orleans cooking and Mardi Gras style drinks.

Mauricio Fajardo