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The Herald Scotland
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline adds more flights between Edinburgh and Orlando
It means next summer the service will operate from April to the end of October, with up to three flights per week, marking further growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer. READ MORE: 'The additional frequencies offer more options to our passengers and makes it even easier to leave Edinburgh in the morning and be arguing with your family in a Florida rental car by dinner time! 'We're excited to see Virgin Atlantic grows its presence at Edinburgh Airport and is another show of confidence in the market and its home in Scotland.' Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: 'Orlando has long been one of Virgin Atlantic's top destinations, with thousands of Brits flocking to Florida every year for the warming climates and thrilling attractions, including the recent opening of Epic Universe. I'm delighted that our Scottish guests can soak up even more of the action with the extension of our Orlando flying programme this summer
Travel Weekly
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Epic Universe debuts
Epic Universe debuts Photo Credit: Jamie Biesiada The Atrium of the British Ministry of Magic in the queue of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in Epic Universe's Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Ministry of Magic.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major airline reveals more flights and holidays to theme-park capital of the world from Scotland
More Scots will be able to jet off direct thanks to an added 5,000 seats ORLAND-GO Major airline reveals more flights and holidays to theme-park capital of the world from Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTS looking to go on the holiday of a lifetime to the theme-park capital of the world are welcoming news that there will be more direct flights next year. Virgin Atlantic have announced they are extending their summer seasonal route from Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 DOWNTOWN SKYLINE LAKE EOLA PARK ORLANDO Credit: Alamy 5 Virgin will increase its flights from Edinburgh to Orlando for summer 2026 Credit: Alamy The award-wining airline is adding an additional twelve return flights to Florida – the equivalent of almost 5,000 seats. Next summer Virgin will fly between the two cities up to three times a week from April to the end of October, instead of the two weekly services this summer. It further marks growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. And it comes just as Orlando's first new theme park in a quarter of a century Epic Universe opened at Universal Orlando resort. Universal's incredible new Epic Universe is home to five brand new hyper-immersive worlds themed on legendary franchises with rides, shows, and experiences. It features The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. The new Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, is right next door and features its own private entrance to the park. 5 Epic Universe's Nintendo world Credit: Supplied 5 The Stardust Racers dual-launch coaster at Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Credit: EPA 5 Epic Universe and the new Helios hotel Credit: Supplied Holidaymakers can also visit Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Walt Disney World Resort, Legoland, Peppa Pig world and Seaworld and much, much more. Orlando has hundreds of hotels to choose from as well as thousands of villas, houses and condos. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer. I was one of the first people in the world to visit Universal's new mega theme park – one attraction took my breath away 'The additional frequencies offer more options to our passengers and makes it even easier to leave Edinburgh in the morning and be arguing with your family in a Florida rental car by dinner time! 'We're excited to see Virgin Atlantic grows its presence at Edinburgh Airport and is another show of confidence in the market and its home in Scotland.' Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, commented: 'Orlando has long been one of Virgin Atlantic's top destinations, with thousands of Brits flocking to Florida every year for the warming climates and thrilling attractions, including the recent opening of Epic Universe. 'I'm delighted that our Scottish guests can soak up even more of the action with the extension of our Orlando flying programme this summer.' Currently Virgin fly to Orlando on Wednesdays at 2.30pm and Saturdays at 1.05pm. Return flights leave Orlando on Wednesday;s at 8.50pm and at 7.35pm on Saturdays. The new flights will take off on Thursdays from June 4-July 9 and September 17-October 22 in 2026 at 3.35pm, returning from Orlando at 10.20pm, arriving back into Edinburgh at 11.25am the next day.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Massive European waterpark with 14 themed lands opens new outdoor pool and 150-seat swim up bar
A MASSIVE European waterpark has opened a new year-round outdoor pool - and it comes with a massive swim-up bar. The outdoor pool Svømmepøl is n the Rulantica water world at Europa-Park Resort in Germany. 4 The new pool will be heated to 32C Credit: Europa Park 4 It has a Nordic-theme, included the surrounding vegetation Credit: Europa Park It measures around 660sqm and sits inside a Nordic-style 'volcanic landscape'. The 32C heated pool is in the 'Dynstrønd' area of the park and is the largest open-air pool in Rulantica to date. It also has several features including geysers, water mist and an infinity area. In addition, there is a rock cave with bubbling water loungers and a discovery tour with mascot 'Snorri' - perfect for little ones. Read more on waterparks There is a The pool is then surrounded by Visitors can also get to the outdoor swimming area from the indoor area. Europa-Park's owner, Ronald Mack, said: "With 'Svømmepøl', we are expanding Rulantica's year-round offering with a spacious and fascinatingly designed Most read in News Travel "The numerous details and special features create an impressive bathing experience and once again set new standards in innovative water attractions," reports The pool even took an entire week to fill. Inside Universal Epic Universe with incredible thrill rides and amazing food Rulantica first opened in 2019 and in total spans 32,600sqm with 14 themed zones based on Nordic legends including Rangnakor. There are 50 There are a number of other experiences available at the waterpark including evening DJ sets and private relaxation booths and Rulantica is operated by next door to the waterpark. There is even a free shuttle that runs between the two Tickets to enter Rulantica cost £38.50 and tickets to enter Europa-Park cost £54. What is Europa-Park like? WRITER Lee Bell recently visited Europa-Park and has shared his thoughts. Within just one hour, I wake up in Rome, stroll through the streets of southern Spain, and whizz through Scandinavia on a rollercoaster. There are still 15 more countries to see before the day is through. But that is easily done at Europa Park — a mega theme park in Germany where different areas are designed to look just like European countries. Spanning 230 acres just outside Rust, a small unassuming town in the southwest of the country near the borders of France and Switzerland, this theme park and hotel resort is an adrenaline junkie's dream. And its theming means you can travel the continent on a whirlwind tour. The attention to detail is off the chart. The Greece area captures the feel of being in Mykonos while the Switzerland section transports you to the heart of the Alps. From the architecture to the street signs, it feels like you're really visiting these different lands. Its extravagance reminds me of a family-friendly Las Vegas, just without the casinos and flashing neon lights. Instead, it's packed with 13 rollercoasters, 100 attractions, six themed hotels, and a full-blown water park. Back in February, Europa-Park celebrated its 50th anniversary and with it, opened a Featuring the park's mice mascots Ed and Edda, the ride is a train journey with an interactive gaming element. The ride is based on the upcoming film , 'Grand Prix of Europe' - a cartoon film that stars Ed and Edda voiced by Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Gemma Arterton . Visitors can ride on 'Grand Prix EDventure' with Ed and Edda's racing crew and take a trip across Europe. There was also a Plus, 4 The pool will be open year-round Credit: Europa Park 4 There will also be a swim-up bar, with 150 seats Credit: Europa Park
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Edinburgh Airport to get more Virgin Atlantic flights to popular US holiday spot
A top airline has announced that they will be increasing their number of flights between Edinburgh and a popular holiday destination in the United States. Virgin Atlantic will be extending their summer seasonal route in 2026 and add 12 new rotations between the capital and Orlando, Florida to their current line-up. It will mean that their summer route will run from April to the end of October, adding the equivalent of 5,000 seats to their service. READ MORE: Edinburgh police 'in riot gear' swoop on quiet street in ongoing incident READ MORE: Edinburgh filming for '90s classic movie remake takes over Portobello beach Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer. 'The additional frequencies offer more options to our passengers and makes it even easier to leave Edinburgh in the morning and be arguing with your family in a Florida rental car by dinner time! 'We're excited to see Virgin Atlantic grows its presence at Edinburgh Airport and is another show of confidence in the market and its home in Scotland.' This expansion will see three flights a week from Edinburgh, further securing Edinburgh Airport as Virgin Atlantic's home in Scotland. Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic, added: 'Orlando has long been one of Virgin Atlantic's top destinations, with thousands of Brits flocking to Florida every year for the warming climates and thrilling attractions, including the recent opening of Epic Universe. " I'm delighted that our Scottish guests can soak up even more of the action with the extension of our Orlando flying programme this summer.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
