Universal Studios' Escape

By Louise Weiss

Florida's Universal Studios has two new attraction for you to enjoy and experience.

Portofino Bay Shines
Portofino Bay is a completely authentic replica of the picturesque Italian resort town overlooking the Mediterranean. Pastel-colored buildings of random height and individual design curve around a harbor dotted with small craft. Restaurants and shops open onto a broad piazza with inviting unbrellaed tables.

Among the 750 rooms are deluxe rooms, suites, and a villa complex with butler service and its own pool area. Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities include a world-class spa, supervised children's activity program, three swimming pools, and two bocce ball courts. There is a full-service business center, four restaurants, a poolside pizzeria, and several venues for light snacks. There are even upscale shops featuring Italian imports.

Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure is an all-new theme park where the Port of Entry, a bustling marketplace, leads to five themed islands: Seuss Landing, charming and non-threatening for young children and timid adults; The Lost Continent, with possibly the world's scariest ride in Dueling Dragons; Jurassic Park, so spectacular that Stephen Spielberg, who helped create it was impressed when he saw it; Toon Lagoon, wacky fun with comic-strip characters; and Marvel Super Hero Island, home to scary stuff like Doctor Doom's Fearfall and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.

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