Islands of Adventure Play Areas For Kids

The Universal Studios theme park in Orlando is another masterpiece of how they incorporate movie magic and how the fans can join in this magic with its rides and attractions. There are four theme parks to choose from namely Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure, the Wet n Wild Waterpark and soon to be opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure. We would take a look right now on some play areas for kids that you can find in Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Jurassic Park Discovery Center - This is the perfect area where you can discover about prehistoric times where dinosaurs rule the earth. Both kids and adults can enjoy the exhibits and displays that can be seen around this area. Some of the highlights you can see are testing your DNA if you would fit as a ruthless carnivorous dinosaur like the Velociraptor or the T-rex or some the tamed ones like the Stegosaurus. There are even some nurseries where you can find some dinosaur eggs and even witness a baby velociraptor come to life. You can learn as well how dinosaurs see and hear the world. Test your knowledge about dinosaurs as you answer some questions in the quiz show game You Bet Jurassic. Of course marvel at some of the fossilized remains of your favorite dinosaurs such as the T-rex and many more.

Camp Jurassic - This play area is perfect for kids who are hyperactive and be able to play in an area with a prehistoric themed environment. Kids can walk down the Thunder Lizard Trail and be able to make the ground roar with its dinosaur sounds. They can use the water cannon in the containment paddock to create a crazy wet fight. Finally for a more adventurous kid, they can explore the area through the dinosaur capture nets, whisk away through some variety themed slides pass through suspension bridges. Also nearby are is the Pteranodon Flyers which every kid can enjoy flying through the air.

If I Ran the Zoo - Another play area where you can be able to imagine yourself as a zoo manager. Use some knobs, gadgets to turn and twist as you would be able to discover some of the unique animals that you would find in this area.

Me Ship, The Olive - Imagine yourself like Popeye as you take charge of this ship. This interactive ship has an obstacle course that kids are capable of playing around through cargo nets, slides and even horns to toot and bells to ring. There are even water cannons to use to squirt some passengers that bother this ship.

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Cape Winelands Adventures

How to describe our winelands adventures? A full-bodied blend of fun, dominated by adventure and hints of adrenalin; the palate detects intense excitement followed by aromas of elation, satisfaction and the irresistible urge to take another sip.

Shalu Guesthouse*** An Elegant and spacious double storey house with balconies providing beautiful mountain views. Centrally situated, within walking distance to CBD En-suite double rooms with TV Tea/Coffee.microwave facilities. Quiet. Available to book online on bookmyroom-sa.com.

If you think our winelands are breathtaking on the ground, wait ‘till you see them from above. Go on a Cape winelands sky adventure - paragliding, skydiving, gliding, or choose a helicopter, gyrocopter or hot air balloon for unsurpassed views of the picturesque wine country below.

On and off road cycling paths criss-cross the winelands.

Opt for a fast-flowing tarred road cycle, with intermittent wine tasting and picnic stops, or go on the ABSA Cape Epic MTB race - a 900km 7-stage, 8-day team race, it's the ultimate winelands mountain bike experience. Amateurs ride the Cape Times Vigne à Vigne, a one-day mountain bike vineyard race timed to coincide with the Absa Cape Epic finish. Where does the wine come into this Cape winelands activity? Both races finish at Lourensford Wine Estate and the post-race celebration is, well, epic.

Hot-foot it through the Helderberg on the Mr Price Winelands Marathon & Half Marathon. A qualifier for both the Two Oceans and the Comrades marathons, you run a beautiful, undulating route through the winelands of Stellenbosch and Somerset West.

Walkers and wheelchair athletes are welcome.

 

White water raft, fish in the Breede River, or find that granny gear and winch yourself up the Du Toitskloof, Slanghoek Valley and the Louwshoek passes around Rawsonville. Soak those aching muscles in Goudini's natural hot springs before visiting the areas' 13 wine estates.

In the Hottentots Holland Mountains outside Grabouw; and Suicide Gorge in the Liemietberge outside Paarl, go kloofing (canyoning)- an insanely-fun, cliff-leaping, bum-sliding, pool-plunging, rock climbing Cape winelands sport adventure.

The Stellenbosch Hotel is a 27 room boutique style hotel that also offers 6 self-catering studio and two-bedroom apartments. The hotel was built on land granted by Gov. Simon van der Stel between 1692 and 1701. The building was restored in 1987 and has been declared a national monument.Available to book online on bookmyroom-sa.com.

Fancy being footloose in the fynbos? Slackpack or quad bike the Green Mountain Eco Route Trail in Elgin, visiting orchards, forests, dams, flower farms and of course, wine estates. Or hee-haw with happiness on the Calitzdorp Donkey Trail. The ass carries your baggage through the spectacular Gamkaskloof valley in the Swartberg for 4 days, so you can stop at wine cellars and ostrich farms on the way.