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JORVIK Viking Centre Take hold of the past and explore the excavations which first unearthed the Viking-age city in our brand new exhibitions. As you travel around Viking-Age Jorvik aboard our state of the art ride experience - which now includes commentary in sixteen languages, from all major Scandinavian dialects to Mandarin Chinese – you will encounter Old Norse speaking citizens on the streets of the city and in their homes. Discover the Arabic trader bringing his wares to trade, and the Viking storyteller recounting the apocalyptic Ragnarok myth.    At the end of an unforgettable journey, visitors disembark to the JORVIK galleries where they can see some of the fascinating Viking artefacts. Cutting edge displays help you to investigate all of the information gathered from the 5-year-long dig at Coppergate and piece together the jigsaw of where the Vikings came from, why they came here, how they lived and died, and where they travelled to. At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology. Between the years 1976-81, archaeologists from York Archaeological Trust revealed the houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-Age city of Jorvik, as it stood 1,000 years ago. Ticket Details Please Note: JORVIK tickets purchased through this channel do not entitle the holder to jump the queue – you must join the queue as normal and will be able to exchange your 365 Vouchers for tickets at the admissions desk. Vouchers must be printed off before visiting JORVIK, entry won't be granted without your 365tickets Voucher. York Dungeon The York Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough to delve into the darkest chapters of history? Herded into the forest by murderous Vikings, don’t look back as they obliterate everything and everyone in their path. Will you escape the most brutal fighters in York’s history…..??? Travel to the dark depths of the dungeons of York Prison, where murderer, thief and torturer Dick Turpin the infamous highwayman waits for his death at the gallows. In the most haunted city in England, come and experience the presence of ghosts which will chill your very bones as you stand in the silent yet chilling air. It’s the 16th century and the terrible plague has struck York again. Thousands are dying, appallingly disfigured and in unspeakable agony. Will you escape the deadly disease? Our 17th century judge knows exactly what you have been up to….and you could be left to languish in the rat infested dungeon for it…or be given a gruesomely fun task to perform… but who knows who the judge will on? The York Dungeon brings York’s horrible history to life with 11 live shows, actors and special effects. Torture Chamber York’s torturer always finds a way to get you talking, whether with the hook, the castrator, the jaw breaker, or the creeping agony of the rack. Maybe he’ll loosen your tongue the hard way, with the tongue-tearer! The Great Plague It’s the 16th century and the terrible plague has struck York again. Thousands are dying, appallingly disfigured and in unspeakable agony. Will you escape the deadly disease or run out screaming? Labyrinth of the Lost Who dares enter the Labyrinth of the Lost? Here lies the ancient Roman fortress of Emperor Constantine, buried beneath York Minster. Every treacherous turn takes you closer to the grim ghosts of a Lost Roman Legion. Judgement of Sinners It is the middle of the 18th Century and England’s justice system is harsh, unpredictable and frequently lethal. Some 220 offences are punishable by death. Pray the judge has pity on your soul. Your sentencing and fate await you! Witches: Burned Alive The witch hunt is on! Hear the screams and feel the heat as the accused are burnt alive before your eyes. Will you escape the persecution or will you meet your end at the stake? Bloody Viking A shattered monastery lies around you, ransacked and despoiled. Even this house of God isn’t safe from the violent greed of Eric Bloodaxe and his heathen warriors. In fact, what’s that noise outside..? You run into the forest, murderous Vikings on your tail, obliterating everything and everyone in their path.  Don’t look back! Run! Will you escape the most brutal fighters in York’s history? Guy Fawkes Remember, remember the 5th of November; gunpowder, treason and plot! Follow the explosive story of Guy Fawkes as he and his treasonous accomplices plot the downfall of the English King and Parliament in the most spectacular way possible: a massive, underground explosion that will destroy them and the symbol of their rule! But the plot is foiled, and Guy Fawkes is arrested. He has sworn not to give up the names of his co-conspirators, but let’s see if a little brutal torture can loosen his tongue… Ghosts of York A creepy whistle rides on the cold air. A feeling of resentment and anger surrounds you. Your senses tell you that you are not alone. Through the dark silence comes a haunting wail… and then suddenly a pale figure appears before you, a vengeful, ghostly presence that leaves you paralysed by fear! Will you hold your nerve in the depths of the most haunted city in England? Or will you run for your life?! Dick Turpin Travel to the dark depths of York Prison where murderer, thief, and infamous highwayman Dick Turpin awaits his death at the gallows. After years of stealing livestock, robbing stage-coaches and murdering those who came after him, he’s about to meet his well-deserved fate at the end of a rope! But suddenly you enter your worst nightmare: a pitch-dark cell, a waiting hangman and Turpin… who wants his revenge in blood! Warning: The York Dungeon is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or young children. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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What if it rains? Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and Opera Australia is committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain. Bring warm and waterproof clothing Sydney weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Ponchos Ponchos will be available to purchase at the event for $5.00. We'll be selling the Biowear Eco Poncho. Made of corn, soy, and sunflower starches, these ponchos are biodegradable. Once disposed of, the poncho takes about a year to break down and become a protein of the ecosystem. We'll be donating any profit from the sale of ponchos to Clean Up Australia. Performance pauses and cancellations We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. The decision to cancel a performance is not made until 19.30 or later and a cancellation may be called during the performance. So please plan to travel to the venue for a 19.30 performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.  In some weather conditions La Bohème may have a delayed start time or be paused for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.  Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and not refundable by Opera Australia. What do I wear? The weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance. Are there subtitles? La Bohème is sung in Italian with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles. Can I purchase food and drinks at the venue? A range of food and beverages will be available at the venue from 17.00 and menus will be available closer to the date.

Depart Edinburgh at 09.30 and travel north to South Queensferry. The town is named after the 11th century Queen Margaret who dedicated her life to changing the social welfare of the people, particularly the church, earning her the title 'Saint Margaret of Scotland'. North of Edinburgh there were two very important churches - St Andrews and Dunfermline, but getting from Edinburgh across the wide Firth of Forth was difficult, so Queen Margaret provided a free ferry for pilgrims, hence 'Queen's Ferry'. The ferry remained in existence until the opening of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964 by the present Queen. From Queensferry we drive up and onto the Forth Road Bridge, giving us a great view across to one of Scotland's greatest man-made landmarks - the Forth Rail Bridge. At over a mile and a half (2300m) long, the bridge was completed in 1890, and until recently was the longest Cantilever bridge in the world. It is a true testament of Scottish engineering. Once over the bridge we enter the Kingdom of Fife. Bounded to the south by the wide Firth of Forth, to the north by the Firth of Tay and to the east by the North Sea the area was once a sub-kingdom of the old Pictish realm, a natural peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Scotland, and so remained semi-independent for longer than other parts. Central Fife used to be very poor, until the discovery of coal, while the towns and villages along its coastline were rich from all the trade across the North sea, causing King James VI to describe the area as a 'Beggar's mantle fringed with gold'. The golden fringe he referred to was the East Neuk (or nook, meaning corner), Fife's easternmost stretch of coastline and home to a string of picturesque villages each with its own distinctive character and charm. One of these, Lower Largo, is best known as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk the real-life Robinson Crusoe and inspiration for Daniel Defoe's novel whilst neighbouring Earlsferry is said to be where MacDuff hid from Shakespeare's Macbeth. We stop in the traditional fishing village of Anstruther (known as 'Enster' locally) where you can check out its old cobbled streets and network of little alleyways and wynds or take a walk along the seafront to the harbour. From Anstruther we continue north to the medieval town of St Andrews. St Andrew is the patron Saint of Scotland, and according to legend his remains were washed up on the Fife coast. The shrine became a place of worship for Christian pilgrims from far and wide and the town developed into the religious capital of Scotland complete with a huge Norman Cathedral, the largest in all of Scotland. Founded in 1160 the Cathedral was devastated first by fire and later by zealous religious reformers but the ruins provide a fascinating insight into what it once must have been like. Today St Andrews attracts another type of pilgrim, being famous world-wide as the home of golf and the Mecca for all golfers - the 'Old Course'. The course, founded in 1754, is in beautiful condition and its emerald green grass contrasts with the golden sands of the beach nearby. St Andrews is also home to the oldest University in Scotland, at nearly 600 years old, and the third oldest in Britain behind Oxford and Cambridge. Also dating from this period is the town's once mighty castle which, perched on a rocky headland overhanging the sea, is a ruin with a violent and murderous past. Every street, every building is surrounded with history and we give you almost 3 hours to explore this amazing town. From St Andrews we take a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside of central Fife, with its small villages and patchwork of farms, to Falkland. Falkland Palace dominates this old village, and was one of the main residences of the old Royal family of Scotland, the Stewarts (Stuarts). Aside from the palace the village is simply one of the most beautiful in Scotland with an array of old cottages and narrow winding streets. You can take time to wander around the picturesque village or enjoy a drink in one of the village’s traditional pubs or tearooms. Leaving Falkland we cross the Lomond hills past Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned by her Protestant nobility. And then it is straight back to Edinburgh.

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Universal Studios Florida™ Perhaps the world’s most famous live motion picture and television studio. At Universal Studios Florida™ you can immerse yourself in the action of your favourite films and TV shows!  The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™   Magical thrills await: Harry Potter and the Escape from the Gringotts™ - a never-to-be-forgotten ride Hogwarts™ Express – with your Explorer Ticket you will pass through a brick wall to arrive at Platform 9¾™ en route to Hogsmeade™ Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™   Production Central Where Orlando Meets Hollywood! TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D – battle as never before on this one-of-a-kind thrill ride Shrek 4-D – enjoy an adventure with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey! Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit®- you choose the music on this multi-sensory coaster. Don’t forget to smile as on-board cameras snap the entire trip! Despicable Me Minion Mayhem – fantastically entertaining 3-D attraction   New York Here a recreated New York is the setting for Big Apple productions Revenge of the Mummy® The Ride – face fireballs, creepy crawlies and multiple mummy warriors in the pitch black! The Blues Brothers®- party with Jake and Elwood Now Open! Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon    Hollywood Immerse yourself in the glamour and glitz of movie making Universal Horror Make-Up Show – special effects artists share their secrets   World Expo The Simpsons Ride™ - you will encounter surprise after surprise on this ride through Krustyland! Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ’n’ Hurl – The Simpsons™ aliens Kang and Kodos take you on a trip that’s out of this world! MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™ - train as a Men in Black agent, zapping aliens as you go! FEAR FACTOR LIVE – takes extreme audience participation to a scary new level!   Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone® Here you will find many of the biggest stars of children’s entertainment, including E.T. Adventure® – help E.T.® save his planet A Day in the Park with Barney™ - a happy, clappy show for little ones! Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster® – a roller-coaster ride full of fun   San Francisco NEW for 2018 (opening spring 2018) Fast & Furious - Supercharged™     Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ Experience adrenalin-pumping rides, fantastic shows and story and comic book heroes for children of all ages!   The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ Explore Hogwarts™ castle, shop in the many quaint Hogsmeade™ emporiums and raise your pulse-rate with innovative rides and attractions in this magical world! Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ - explore Hogwarts™ before embarking on a thrilling ride above the castle grounds Flight of the Hippogriff™ - After becoming acquainted with a Hippogriff, take a spin on this family-oriented ride as it swoops and dives   Skull Island: Reign of Kong™ Are you brave enough to experience this immense new ride where you encounter King Kong – the most awesome ape ever!   Marvel Super Hero Island® Comic book City awaits! The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®; The Incredible Hulk Coaster®; Doctor Doom’s Fearfall® and Meet the Marvel Super Heroes! You never know just who you might bump into as you explore the Park!   Jurassic Park™ Visit Jurassic Park, where dinosaurs live! Jurassic Park River Adventure™ – ride a river raft through dinosaur habitats if you dare! Jurassic Park Discovery Center™ - learn about prehistoric creatures and watch dinosaur eggs hatch in this interactive attraction Pteranodon Flyers™ – fly over Camp Jurassic™   Toon Lagoon™ Experience your favourite cartoon and comic characters as never before on imaginative water rides! Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls® - a fun flume ride   Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges® - hold on tight to your raft as you help Popeye rescue Olive Oyl from the dastardly Bluto Me Ship, The Olive® - interactive fun for little ones on Popeye’s ship   The Lost Continent™ Explore a land of legends and myths The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad™ Stunt Show – a show full of spectacular stunts Poseidon’s Fury™ - explore the ruins of the ancient temple of Poseidon – just be sure not to stray too far! The Mystic Fountain – be sure to make a wish here!   Seuss Landing™ A fun-filled place where Dr Seuss’ children’s stories come to life! The Cat in the Hat™ - get an introduction to the most mischievous cat in the world! Caro-Seuss-el™ - a unique merry-go-round One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™ - splashing obstacle course fun! If I Ran The Zoo™ - strange creatures live here! The High in the Sky Seuss Trolly Train Ride!™- let your imagination take flight!   Universal CityWalk™ Universal CityWalk™ is not just for night owls – stop here for a tasty breakfast or lunch or shop ‘til you drop at Universal CityWalk® Shops. You can even get a a new tattoo here if that is your thing! However, it is when the sun goes down that Universal CityWalk™ really comes alive with hip and happening nightclubs, dancing, live music venues and themed restaurants. So much to see, to do and to savour! A feast for all the senses! As an added bonus, self parking is free for all guests after 6 pm and is open until 2.00 am* (Does not apply to valet or Prime Parking. Not valid for Halloween Horror Nights™. 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Included in the long list of eateries are – Hard Rock Cafe® Orlando Jimmy Buffet’s® Margaritaville® Vivo Italian Kitchen Bob Marley – A Tribute to FreedomSM Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food Pat O’Briens® The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co™ Emeril’s® Restaurant Orlando Red Oven Pizza Bakery Hot Dog Hall of Fame   Entertainment at Universal CityWalk™ Hot spots for the best entertainment at Universal CityWalk™ include – CityWalk’s Rising Star the groove ℠ Jimmy Buffett’s®Margaritaville® Pat O’Briens® Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom℠  Red Coconut Club®   Shopping at Universal CityWalk® Shops Universal Studios Store® Quiet Flight® Surf Shop The Island Clothing Store Fossil Hart & Huntington Orlando Tattoo Shop P!Q   Guest Services Information First Aid Stations are available at Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ Child / Baby Swap Areas – where parents can take turns at being with their child while the other enjoys a ride, are available at each attraction Nursing facilities are available at each of the 3 Parks Accessibility – Universal Orlando’s shopping and dining facilities are wheelchair accessible.   HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. 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