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Great Things to Buy at Islands of Adventure
Here's a sampling of some of the more unusual wares available at Islands of
Adventure. It represents a cross-section of tastes.
Jurassic Outfitters
There are plenty of T-shirts with slogans such as “I Sur-
vived the (whatever ride).”
Spider-Man Shop
This stop specializes in its namesake's paraphernalia,
including red Spidey caps covered with black webs and denim jackets with
logos.
Toon Extra
Where else can you buy a miniature stuffed Mr. Peanut beanbag,
an Olive Oyl and Popeye frame, or a stuffed Beetle Bailey? Life doesn't get
any better for some of us.
Star Souls
Located in the Lost Continent, it peddles a selection of unique
jewelry—think exotic ankle bracelets and toe rings—and henna body art. Psy-
chics here will tell your future (for a price).
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Best Atmosphere for Adults
With the demolition of the
Enchanted Oak Tavern
and Alchemy Bar—
a disappointment to many park goers,
Mythos
now takes top
honors for adults.
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Best Atmosphere for Kids
The fun never stops under the big top at
Circus
McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous
in Seuss Landing, where animated trapeze artists
swing from the ceiling. Kids' meals, including a souvenir cup, are $6 to $8. The adult
menu features fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, spaghetti, and pizza.
Try the fried chicken platter or the spaghetti for around $8.
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Best Diversity
Comic Strip Café,
located in Toon Lagoon, is a four-in-one counter
service-style eatery offering burgers, pizza and pasta, chicken and fish, and even Chi-
nese (entrees run $7-$12).
There are also several restaurants (see chapter 5, “Where to Dine”) and clubs (see
chapter 9, “Walt Disney World & Orlando After Dark”) that are just a short walk from
the park in Universal's entertainment complex, CityWalk.
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SEAWORLD
Cleverly disguised as a theme park—or as SeaWorld likes to call it, an adventure park—
this popular 200-acre marine park lets guests explore the mysteries of the deep and learn
about the oceans and their inhabitants, all while having tons of fun. SeaWorld combines
wildlife conservation awareness, actual marine life care, and plain old fun all in one fell
swoop (a concept they call “edutainment”). While that's what Disney is attempting at
Animal Kingdom, the message here is subtle and a more inherent part of the experience.
SeaWorld's beautifully landscaped grounds center on a 17-acre lagoon and include
flamingo and pelican ponds and a lush tropical rainforest. Shamu, a killer whale, is the
