Guiness
World of Records Experience
The "all-new"
adventure based on The Guinness Book of Records will give visitors
the opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to be a
Guinness World Record Holder. Immersed in a mulitmedia, interactive,
18,000 square foot environment, the visitor's experience will
be limited only by their imagination.
As you approach
our attraction from a distance and as you enter the lobby, you
will not our architectural feature a 55 feet high by 75 feet square
inverted pyramid which touches down within our lobby just 7 feet
from the floor. Inside the pyramid we present a colorful and dynamic
show of giant proportions. The following is a run through of our
museum in brief from start to finish:
Guinness
World Theater
"The Birth of an Institution", where in our Guinness World Theater
the story of Hugh Beaver, Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery
and founder of The Guinness Book of Records, takes a look back
at how it all began. We introduce our two hosts in this theater
and they add to the fun and amazing world that is "Guinness World
Records." You are also presented with the "world" of Guinness
through a multimedia theater production set to take you to the
brink of human endurance and endeavor.
You will see
the true scope that tests the limits of curiosity and human nature.
Why do people want to get in the book? Witness how and why so
many fail! Alas, our helpful hosts "shrink" you down to "size"
as we ready you for entrance into our Computer Gateway.
Computer
Gateway/ Micro-Technology Playground
Test your "Guinness" trivia knowledge at the "Monster Monitor"
and be prepared to enter the Computer Database of Guinness World
Records. Serving as the entrance to the Micro-Technology Playground,
where children ages 1 to 99 will interact and experience world
records like never before, you will even the opportunity to attempt
your own Guinness World Record! Molecular Expander/Transporter
& Space Shuttle.
You remain
in a micro-molecular "Guinness" state, so we bring you back to
size, but wait, during the process you come face-to-face with
the largest medical marvel ever documented. Wow, proceed with
caution and great expectation as you enter the Space Shuttle,
with the bay doors now open, you are in outer space and we see
the universe clearly and all its many Guinness World Records!
"Guinness"
Town/Simulator Theater
The multimedia streetscape of Guinness town will amaze the entire
family, as Guinness World Records come to life! Window shop at
our travel agency of world records and down the street at the
"Big and Tall Shop". Check out the Blasting Zone, Lightning Man,
be careful as you may get wet at "Rain Woman," while you experience
GNN - the Guinness News Network of course! Prepare to enter the
Guinness Town Theater, now playing: "Ride the Records". Warning!
You are about to experience the ultimate "moving seat" thrill
ride of world record proportions!
Don't forget
that souvenir as you exit our Simulator theater and enter TOP
THIS Gift Shop, be sure to buy your favorite World Record item!
Titanic
- Ship of Dreams
"Titanic ~
Ship of Dreams", which opened April 10, 1999, is a fascinating
new themed experience at The Mercado in the heart of Orlando's
tourist district. One of the most innovative attractions ever
developed, "Titanic ~ Ship of Dreams" takes visitors aboard the
historic maiden voyage of the British luxury liner Titanic enroute
to its tragic destiny in the North Atlantic.
Guests experience
the mesmerizing drama of Titanic's voyage as it unfolds through
the application of cutting-edge technology, scenic environments
and the only full-scale re-creations of actual passenger cabins
ever exhibited. From the Grand Staircase to the Edwardian elegance
of its first-class staterooms, visitors see for themselves why
the Titanic was considered, even by today's contemporary standards,
a luxurious wonder.
"Titanic ~
Ship of Dreams" showcases priceless artifacts and historic treasures
from some of the most prestigious private collections in the world,
many on public display for the first time. A costume worn by Leonardo
DiCaprio in the Oscar-winning motion picture, "Titanic", is included
along with original movie memorabilia from such classic films
as "A Night to Remember".
"Titanic ~
Ship of Dreams" is open 10:00am to 9:00pm daily. Admission is
$16.95 plus tax for adults, $11.95 plus tax for children between
the ages of 6-12, free age 5 and under. Call (407) 248-1166 for
more info.
