Wednesday, 6 July 2011

5/7/11, Islands of Adventure

Spent the whole morning by the pool. This seems to be the way forward with the heat at the moment. David continues to impress with his confidence in the water. Alison went by herself to Walmart to do some shopping and yes the car came back in one piece. Went out at 2pm to watch Cars 2 in the Ciniplex on City Walk. What a great film. Much better than the original. After the film we headed across City Walk to Islands of Adventure. Headed straight for Spiderman and was on the ride within 30 mins.


This has to be one of the best rides out there. I was a little apprehensive for Dave when the ride got going. There are points where 'baddies' jump on the bonnet of the spinning car and then there is the spectacular drop of the multi story building. No need to worry after the drop from which we are all saved by Spiderman, David shouts out 'Thank you Spidey'.  No fear!! After the ride David got his chance to meet his hero....



We then headed up the park and into Toon Lagoon.


We took a ride on Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges. Got absolutely drenched. This ride gives you a soaking like no other. After the ride we managed to change David. We then found these walk in Dryer machines that helped dry you a little.



After something to eat we made our way around the park to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This is truly an amazing place. The attention to detail is incredible. We used the 'Child Swap' facility on the Forbidden Journey which gave me and Alison the opportunity to ride it. Never again for me!!!!! I can ride the best of coaster again and again. This one had me beat. It wasn't the motion or the speed. It wasn't the fact that you soared and dived from incredible heights. It wasn't even the Dragon that blew fire in your face..it was..it was.... the SPIDERS!!!!!! ARRGHHHHH!!!  Eyes Closed tight. First and last time.



We then took David onto Flight of the Hippogriff. He went on it three times. As the night was drawing to a close I made time for a ride on Dragon Challenge where two coasters actually race each other. Great thrill ride.

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