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Quiet on the Set!
The comedy, music, and multimedia theatrics of Blue Man Group have found a
new home in Orlando. This highly dynamic and unique group of wild and (at
times) wacky performers is now wowing audiences at Universal Studios Florida in
a newly renovated theater (previously Nickelodeon Studios) accessible from both
Universal Studios and CityWalk. Park admission is not required for this separately
ticketed show (which features two daily performances). Tickets for the show
(only) run between $74 and $84 for adults, and $25 for children (ages 3-9),
depending on showtimes. Combination tickets including both theme-park
admission and a single show (at a discounted price) are available and range from
$125 to $154 for adults and $115 to $154 for children (ages 3-9). The price is
dependent upon showtimes and the type of park ticket chosen (options cur-
rently include either a 1-day/2-park or a 2-park Unlimited Admission ticket).
Jaws
Frommer's Rating: B+
Recommended Ages: 6-adult
As your boat heads into the 7-acre, 5-million-gallon lagoon, a dorsal fin appears on the
surface. Then, what goes with the fin—a 3-ton, 32-foot, mechanical great white shark—
tries to sink its urethane teeth into your hide (or at least your boat's). A 30-foot wall of
flame that surrounds the vessel truly causes you to feel the heat in this $45-million attrac-
tion. I won't tell you exactly how it ends, but in spite of a captain who can't hit the broad
side of a dock with his grenade launcher, some lucky Orlando restaurant will be serving
blackened shark tonight. ( Tip: The effects of this ride are far more spectacular after dark.)
Note: While it lacks a height requirement, the shark may be too intense for some kids
younger than age 6, and Universal recommends that expectant mothers avoid it.
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast
Frommer's Rating: A
Recommended Ages: 6-adult
Buckle up for one of the park's latest additions. In this one, you climb aboard Jimmy's
Rocket Pod, which hurtles you through hyperspace thanks to a motion simulator, sophis-
ticated computer graphics, state-of-the-art ride technology, animation, and programmable
motion-based seats. Your task: Defeat the evil Yokians—egg-shaped aliens bent on taking
over our world if you lose. The attraction also features Jimmy's robot dog, Goddard; his
nemesis, Cindy Vortex; and popular characters from several other cartoons, including
SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Wild Thornberrys, and Fairly Odd Parents. Note: Strange for
a ride aimed at the kid set, this attraction carries a 40-inch height requirement.
Men in Black Alien Attack
Frommer's Rating: A+
Recommended Ages: 6-adult
Armageddon may be upon us unless you and your mates fly to the rescue and destroy the
alien menace. Once on board your six-passenger cruiser, you'll buzz the streets of New
York, using your “zapper” to splatter up to 120 bug-eyed targets. You have to contend
with return fire and distractions such as light, noise, and clouds of liquid nitrogen (aka
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