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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Amtrak Intercity
210 South Canal Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606-5715



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE				       ATK-96-137
June XX, 1996						       Contact: Marc Magliari 
                                                                                                                312 655-1338

TAKE AMTRAK TO RIDE THE MOVIES  AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA THIS SUMMER

	CHICAGO --  Amtrak and Universal Studios Florida together will bring you to the nation's number-one vacation destination this summer in comfort and to enjoy major attractions in 
Orlando, Fla. -- all at big savings.  
	
	The "Ride The Movies " vacation package is available along three Amtrak routes in the southeast region of the U.S. between June 21 and Sept. 30, 1996.  The complete package includes the following elements:

	 	Round-trip coach travel on Amtrak;
	 	A Vacation Value Pass  valid for up to five days of unlimited admission to Universal Studios Florida , Sea World of Florida   and Wet and Wild ;
	 	Three or more nights accommodations at a choice of three hotels;
	 	Unlimited transportation between the Orlando hotels and the three theme parks;
	 	Early entry into Universal Studios Florida  on Thursdays and Sundays.

	Prices range from $210 per adult from Jacksonville, Fla., to $347 per adult from Lorton, Va.  Other cities where the package is available include New Orleans, Savannah, Ga.; Charleston, S.C.; Columbia, S.C.; and Raleigh, N.C.  Only points on the Sunset Limited route east from New Orleans, the routes of the Silver Meteor and Silver Star south from Raleigh and Auto Train passengers between Lorton, Va., and Sanford, Fla., are eligible for the package.  Up to two kids ages 2-15 ride Amtrak for half-fare with each adult and special kids prices are also available for the Ride The Movies  Summer Vacation Package from Amtrak and on the Auto Train.
	

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	A shorter version of the vacation package, consisting of round-trip travel on Amtrak and a 
one-day pass to Universal Studios Florida, is available for little as $89 per adult from Jacksonville and $113 per adult from Savanna.

	Reservations can be made through your travel agent or by calling Amtrak Vacations at 
1-800-321-8684.
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