{"id":102,"date":"2008-08-09T00:51:03","date_gmt":"2008-08-08T23:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/italy.ilcomuneinforma.it\/travel\/?p=102"},"modified":"2008-08-09T00:51:03","modified_gmt":"2008-08-08T23:51:03","slug":"enjoy-the-magic-of-gardaland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/102\/enjoy-the-magic-of-gardaland\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy the Magic of Gardaland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>All work and no play makes Italy a bit tedious for even the most dedicated tourist. If, or rather – when, you realize your intense schedule of cultural events and sights are starting to wear on you and your family, take a day to experience an entirely different side of Italian culture \u2013 one that is very similar to home.
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\nGardaland<\/strong>
\nModeled after family fun theme parks we\u2019re more familiar with, Gardaland isn\u2019t affiliated with Disney, but it does smack of Anaheim or Orlando \u2013 but of course, it\u2019s the attractions creating the resemblance \u2013 you\u2019re still very much in Italy. There are many different styles of entertainment in the park, so it\u2019s very easy to spend an entire day watching the dolphin shows, entertaining the youngest members of your family in spinning tea cups and taking on more than a few thrill rides. <\/p>\n

Gardaland Entertainment<\/strong>
\nThe park contains a wide variety of rides, attractions and shows. The youngest travelers have an entire section of play dedicated to them in the Fantasy Kingdom where tea cups, small airplanes and miniature trains provide plenty to do. Older children will enjoy the thrill rides such as Magic Mountain, Blue Tornado or Space Vertigo. You can even ride a roller coaster upside down thanks to the Sequoia ride. If you\u2019re visiting in the summertime when park hours are longest, you can cool off on a water ride such as Escape from Atlantis, Colorado Boat and Jungle Rapids.<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s time to sit down and enjoy a show, Gardaland isn\u2019t lacking. You can enjoy the ice show or dolphin show as well as the laser show that plays every night. Not to be outdone, the parks remaining attractions include a full-scale replica of Egypt\u2019s Valley of the Kings temples, and underwater tunnel, and a large pirate ship to explore.
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\nDirections and Admissions<\/strong>
\nGardaland is located between Milan and Venice in an area well known for its five-star wineries. To reach the park, travel the Milan-Venice autostrada and get off at Peschiera del Garda if you’re heading east or Sommacampagna if you’re heading west. Follow the signs, park in the tremendous parking lot and you\u2019re ready for a day of adventure and fun. Children under three feet tall are free and adults over ten are 18 Euros. Children and seniors are 16 Euros. Handicapped individuals are free along with one accompanying friend or family member. Park hours vary by month, so be sure to visit the Gardaland website<\/a> before making your plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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