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No doubt about it, the Disney parks have a special magic. You probably know lots about the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. But there are also two wonderful water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, as well as the indoor excitement at DisneyQuest.Before venturing into one of the big four, study the park's guide map to note FASTPASS attractions. With your park ticket, make a free appointment to return to these locations later to gain quick admission and avoid long lines. One hitch: you usually can't make appointments for more than one FASTPASS attraction at a time. If you ask the attraction host, however, he or she can help you navigate the system. The FASTPASS system lets you experience the top attractions with little or no wait. Just feed your theme-park admission ticket into a FASTPASS machine and book your reservation time to visit an attraction.
The "umbrella" that is Universal Orlando contains Universal Studios (the original movie theme park), Islands of Adventure (the second theme park), and CityWalk (the dining-shopping-nightclub complex). Although it's bordered by residential neighborhoods and thickly trafficked International Drive, Universal Orlando is surprisingly expansive, intimate, and accessible, with two massive parking complexes, easy walks to all attractions, and a motor launch that cruises to the hotels. Although Universal Orlando emphasizes "two parks, two days, one great adventure," you may find the presentation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology bringing you back for more.
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