Saturday, 10 November 2012

Disneyland rides

Ok... So I have done a post on Anaheim before and I didn't write that much... 
 so ,I have decided to write about the best rides in Disneyland (my own opinion)
So first ride  is the twilight zone Hollywood tower hotel
Located in California adventure park.
This ride was based on an episode from the twilight zone basically, 
it's about the best hotel in hollywood the Hollywood tower 
hotel from like 1939 anyway for many years, this hotel was the best in business
. But then one stormy night on October 31st a freak
 thunderstorm hits Hollywood and lightning strikes the hotel,
 and 5 passengers of a service elevator were never seen 
again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F2-oV3fnu8)
 once on this ride, you will uncover what really happened on that night.
WARNING! DO NOT GO ON THIS RIDE IF YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, 
ARE PREGNANT, HAVE ANY OTHER HEART PROBLEMS ETC.
Ride number 2.
Indiana jones ride located in adventure land 
You enter the temple of the forbidden eye all goes well 
until a giant boulder starts chasing after you!!! Luckily Indiana 
jones is there but can he save the day!
The third ride is the California screamin a wonderful thrilling 
rollercoaster that takes you up high and down low even
 round a loop turning sharp corners at a very high speed! 
Will you survive?

WARNING! DO NOT GO ON THIS RIDE IF YOU HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, 
ARE PREGNANT, HAVE ANY OTHER HEART PROBLEMS ETC.
Ride number 4
Big thunder railroad
An old mine train speeding through caves and around corners
 in the canyons I went on this ride when I was seven years old 
and absolutely loved it!! However others may not agree...
My little sister Tegan liked
Grizzly rapids
A great but wet ride where you are in a circular boat like raft 
going down small waterfall rapids with a small group of people 
this ride was fantastic
Splash mountain.... Well we will just leave it at that
Toy story mania a ride/game where you shoot targets with your 
toy story pals
Nemo submarine voyage take a ride in a yellow submarine  
and discover the magical world of nemo.
then of course theres the classic 'its a small world ride' discover the magical world of dolls and other cultures it is simply magical.
in my own opinion disneyland deserves 5/5
Happy holidaying ;)

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

THE HUNTER VALLEY

ok... So i might start writing about a place more closer to me....
THE  HUNTER VALLEY!!!! NSW AUSTRALIA
the hunter valley has many family friendly activities,
for the young children...
there is the HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS a place of wonder... mum once took me to see the spectacular lights display at christmas... there is never a boring day at the gardens!!!
 Open 7 days from 9am until 5pm (Closed Christmas Day). 
During the Christmas Lights Spectacular the hours are: Daytime Garden Entry ~ 9.00am - 4.00pm ~ Monday - Sunday and Christmas Lights Garden Entry ~ 6.30-10.00pm. Lights display starts at 7.30pm ~ Monday - Sunday
if you are ever in the hunter valley, be sure to pass by and look at the amazing themed gardens!!
HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS ~ ENTRY PRICES


Adults (16yrs +)$24.00
Seniors Card$20.00
Groups (10 or more people)*$18.00
Children (4-15yrs, 3yrs and under are free)$12.00
Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children)$60.00
Family Pass Extra Child$6.00
Locals (45km Radius)$20.00

*All Group Tickets must be Pre-Booked before entry and paid for in a single transaction



CHRISTMAS LIGHT SPECTACULAR TICKETS
Adults (16yrs +)$17.50
Children (4-15)$12.50
Children 3 & Under$FREE
Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children)$52.00
Family Pass Extra Child$5.00

Day Night tickets can be used for a Gardens entry during the day and lights entry that same night or a Lights Entry that night and a Gardens entry the next day.
EASY ESCAPE ANNUAL PASSES
The main difference between the old annual pass and the new program is that it now allows you unlimited access to Hunter Valley Gardens. You can visit all day, every day, including special events such as Flavourfest and the Christmas Lights Spectacular!

When you renew your membership you will also receive a single complimentary pass that can be shared with a friend or family member.

2 Adults + 2 Child$199.00
Single Adult$75.00
Child$45.00
Children (4-15yrs, 3yrs and under are free)$12.00
Single adult + 1 Child$120.00
Single adult + 2 Children$165.00
Single adult + 3 Children$210.00
2 adults + 1 Child$195.00
2 adults + 3 Children$244.00
2 adults + 4 Children$298.00


Hunter Valley Gardens is wheelchair friendly and allows access to all areas. Free loan wheelchairs are available at Garden Entry, bookings preferable.

A hire fee applies during major events (Choc Fest, Flavourfest, and Christmas Lights) at $10.00 per wheelchair. No bookings for wheelchairs will be taken over these major events and they will be hired out on a first come first serve bases.

When a wheelchair is hired out ID is required to be left at the Customer Service Desk until the wheelchair is returned.

 it is a great day out for the whole family!!!!!






now for the average teenager 

IF YOU ARE INTO THE PARANORMAL: 

CHECK OUT THE MAITLAND GAOL YOU CAN GO ON A GHOST TOUR, HISTORY TOUR AND EVEN SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE GAOL!!!!!!

  

How to Purchase Tickets

Tickets for day-time tours may be purchased (subject to availability), up until the time of the tour.
All evening tours MUST be prebooked and prepaid. Tickets may be booked and paid (subject to availability) up until 4:00pm on the day of the tour.
No person will be allowed on a tour without the appropriate official ticket.
Tickets for Site Entry/Self Guided visits and Public Tours of Maitland Gaol may be purchased by:

1. Phone:

Ring             (02) 4936 6482       with your preferred tour and credit card details ready (Mastercard or Visa).

2. In Person at Maitland Gaol:

Come into the Visitor Reception counter at Maitland Gaol and make your choice with payment by credit card or cash. No ticket sales are available by this method after 4:00pm.
The Visitor Reception counter is in the Administration Office of Maitland Gaol at:

Level 1, 'Governors Residence'
Maitland Gaol
6-18 John Street
EAST MAITLAND   NSW   2323
(building on the right-hand side of the main entrance)

3. Internet:  

Tickets for Public Guided Daytime and Torchlight Evening Tours and some Public Functions are available for purchase over the internet from this website.  Tickets will generally be available for tours up to 3 months in advance.  Click here to go to the secure sales web page for purchase of tickets. Payment can be made by Mastercard, Visa or American Express. This method of purchase is not available for tickets where the Companion Card or other forms of complimentary or voucher ticket allocation is to be used.

4. By Post:

Ring             (02) 4936 6482       with your preferred tour details. Make a booking and forward payment by cheque or money order to:
Maitland Gaol
PO Box 249
EAST MAITLAND   NSW   2323

Cheques and Money Orders should be made payable to Maitland City Council.  This method is only available where there is time for payment to arrive, be cleared and tickets to be despatched prior to the tour.

5. In Person at the Maitland Visitor Information Centre:

Come into the Visitor Information Centre in Maitland and make your choice with payment by credit card or cash. No ticket sales available by this method after 4:00pm.
The Visitor Information Centre is located at:
Ministers Park
Cnr New England Highway and High Street
MAITLAND   NSW  2320
(Enter from High Street)
Prior to purchasing your tickets, whether by phone or in person, please read the Ticketing Conditions.




www.maitlandgaol.com.au/

YOU CAN GO TO THE MOVIES
GO TO STOCKLAND
GO TO MAITLAND MALL


FOR THE ADULTS...
VISIT THE WONDERFUL WINERIES 









PS THE ONLY REASON WHY I HAVEN'T WROTE MUCH ABOUT THIS IS BECAUSE I LIVE IN THE HUNTER VALLEY AND AM USED TO ALL THE THINGS IN IT AND DON'T REALLY WANT TO SAY MUCH ABOUT MY HOME AREA.





Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Maroochydore

Ok so here's the story, I just came back from maroochydore and I personally loved it my family were staying at a place not far from maroochydore beach so I went surfing it was soo fun my little sister built sandcastles and went for a swim. We went to the Sunday market and bought some great items, special creams, toys, handy items for infants and some souvenirs. I also went to Redland bay and I went to movie world, my favorite ride was the scooby doo one. I give the whole trip 8(1/2)/10 👍👍

Friday, 11 May 2012

anaheim

ANAHEIM
a great place to visit whilst in Anaheim is the famous Disneyland but most hotels are pretty far away from it but one hotel is just a two minute walk from it
the Howard Johnson
a great place to eat is mimis which is just across the road the food there is delicious
unfortunately there was soo much to do that if i were to write it down it would take a whole webpage so this is all i can write at the moment
 happy holidaying 

Sunday, 8 April 2012

New Zealand- South island

GREAT FUN FOR KIDS AND TEENAGERS
if you are doing to the west coast you can go to shanty town where you can pan for gold, ride the steam train and explore the western town 
visit http://www.shantytown.co.nz/ for more info
when visiting dunedin you can visit the cadbury world factory and walk the worlds steepest street
 (baldwin street) 
in cadbury world you walk through the cadbury factory and see how cadbury chocolate is made and at the end you get to eat melted chocolate yummy! http://www.cadburyworld.co.nz/
at queenstown you can go on a jetboat that goes into the canyons and you can bunjy jump and also go on the luge which is fun
you can go see the pancake rocks at greymouth






there are many other things that you can do for more activities please visit 
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/venues








happy holidaying 

las vegas

Have kids and are going to Las vegas,
Don't know where to stay that is off the strip try staying at the Desert Rose resort. 2 years ago me and my family went to vegas and stayed at the desert rose resort we had a great time. it is off the strip and is quiet the rooms are spacious and there is breakfast included i give it 9 1/2  out of 10
check out this webpage for more info
 http://www.shellhospitality.com/Desert-Rose-Resort?chebs=svhdrr_ta_blis


Don't know what to do in vegas?
there are many kids and teenager friendly activities
you could try going on a helicopter ride my family did that at night time
it was a great experience for me (i was 10) my little sister (who was 6) and my older brother (who was 14)
i give it 10/10
for more info visit
http://www.heliusa.com/tours/las-vegas-strip-helicopter-tours/


You can also go to m&m world where you can buy all kinds of m&m things and you get to watch a movie starring the m&ms
it is 4 stories of chocolate heaven



M&M's World Details
Hours of operation: Open daily, 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Payment options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
Reservations: Not applicable.
Location: Near the corner of the Strip and Tropicana Avenue. Next door to the MGM Grand hotel-casino.
Age/Height/Weight restrictions: No restrictions.



3785 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109




have you always had a dream of seeing the Eiffel tower but don't really want to learn another language? visit paris at vegas 
it is amazing the whole structure will blow your mind it is unforgetable





there is also a dancing water show held on the strip it is FREE to go to





one thing you MUST try is the stratosphere where you can see over the top of vegas you can go on one of the 2 rides (or both) or you can bunji jump off it. it is great fun.  



















HAPPY HOLIDAYING 






                                                                                                                                         
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