Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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WHEELCHAIR RENTAL
Regular wheelchairs can be rented for $12 in the center con-
course of the parking garage or to your left as you enter the turnstiles of the main entrance.
Electric wheelchairs are $45. Both require a $50 deposit and a rental contract.
PORT OF ENTRY
This marketplace of sorts is filled with six shops and four different places to grab a bite,
as well as many of the park's more mundane but necessary guest services (mostly near the
very front of the Port). If you plan to save shopping for the end of the day, return to
Islands of Adventure Trading Company,
which offers a variety of merchandise linked
to attractions throughout the park—from Jurassic T-shirts to stuffed Cat in the Hat dolls.
SEUSS LANDING
This 10-acre island, inspired by the works of the late Theodore Seuss Geisel, is awash in
Day-Glo colors, whimsical architecture, and curved trees (the latter were downed and
bent by Hurricane Andrew before the park acquired them). Needless to say, the main
attractions here are aimed at the younger set, though anyone who loved the good Doctor
as a child will enjoy some nostalgic fun on these rides. And those who aren't familiar with
his work will enjoy the visuals—Seussian art is like Dalí for kids.
Caro-Seuss-El
Frommer's Rating:
A+ for young kids, parents, and carousel lovers
Recommended Ages:
All ages
Forget tradition. This not-so-average carousel gives you a chance to ride seven whimsical
characters of Dr. Seuss (a total of 54 mounts), including cowfish, elephant birds, and
mulligatawnies. They move up and down as well as in and out. Their eyes blink and
heads bob as you twirl through the riot of color surrounding the ride.
Note:
A special
ride platform lets guests in wheelchairs experience the up-and-down motion of the ride,
making this a great stop for visitors with disabilities.
The Cat in the Hat
Frommer's Rating:
A for the younger-than-10 set, C+ for teens and adults
Recommended Ages:
All ages
Any Seuss fan will recognize the giant candy-striped hat looming over the entrance to this
ride and probably the chaotic journey. Comparable to, but spunkier than, it's a small world
at Magic Kingdom (p. 208), the Cat in the Hat is among the signature children's experi-
ences at Islands of Adventure. Love or hate the idea,
do it
and earn your stripes. Your couch
travels through 18 scenes retelling the
Cat in the Hat
's tale of a day gone very much awry.
You, meanwhile, spin about and meet Thing 1 and Thing 2 in addition to other characters.
The highlight is a revolving 24-foot tunnel that alters your perceptions and leaves your head
with a feeling oddly reminiscent of a hangover.
Note:
Pop-up characters may be scary for
riders younger than 5, and expectant moms are discouraged from riding the Cat.
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Tips
Finding Your Way
Other-than-English park maps are available at Guest Services in the Port of Entry
in French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.
