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20130523-121334.jpgWoo Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, is expanding this summer at Universal Studios Florida. The new area anchored by The Simpsons Ride, will be the only place in the world where guests can walk the streets of Springfield. It will include a brand-new outdoor attraction, places and foods pulled right [...]

Diagon Alley and London constructionWe’ve been following the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios since even before it was officially announced. With the recent official announcement, and a few more details found through a Universal survey, we figured we’d give you a look at what’s happening behind the construction walls and backstage. (Click on [...]

Hogwarts express train depot constructionUniversal recently sent out a survey asking former guests their opinions on some details recently announced about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. Sean at Parkscope.net took part in the survey and shared a look at it on their site. The survey talks about the Gringotts attraction being “an innovative new 3-D thrill ride.” [...]

852Stilt walkers are a common occurrence around Orlando’s theme parks, and if you’ve ever wondered what goes on to bring these performers to life, now’s your chance to see for yourself. In conjunction with its A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort exhibition, the Orange County Regional History Center is [...]

Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion concept artUniversal Orlando has officially announced The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion will open next year at Universal Studios and will include recreations of Diagon Alley and London from the Harry Potter films. So far, they’ve only released one piece of concept art. Let’s zoom in and take a look:

262406_10151439493417852_2138809564_nToday Universal Orlando officially announced their well known secret, Diagon Alley is coming to Universal Studios Florida. From Universal Orlando’s Facebook page: Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across both Universal Orlando theme parks and allows Universal’s creative team to bring an [...]

NE-YO headshotUniversal Orlando Resort has announced the performers that will be taking the stage during their 2013 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night June 1 through July 6, Universal will host a Billboard chart-topping artist. The full lineup is listed below. June 1 – NE-YO (pictured above) June 8 – Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush June 15 [...]

TRANSFORMERS Characters 2 LRThe time has come to “prepare for battle” as Universal Orlando is ready to open the doors to their newest attraction on June 20. The highly anticipated blockbuster attraction TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D will officially open on Thursday, June 20, 2013, Universal Orlando announced today. Universal also launched an all-new “Join the Resistance” Facebook [...]

BJDBZGPCcAEhn5tTransformers are coming to Universal Orlando very soon, but first they are making a stop in Downtown Orlando. According to a letter that Twitter user @PlazaAndMainSt received, the Fairwinds Credit Union tower located at 135 W Central is helping out with “an EXCITING announcement from one of Orlando’s major theme parks.” The project is to [...]

Rock the Universe, Universal Studios, Universal Orlando, Christian musicUniversal Orlando’s Rock the Universe returns this fall on Sept. 6 and 7, 2013 featuring live performances from more than a dozen bands in Christian rock. Headliners this year include Grammy winners: Lecrae, Casting Crows and Switchfoot, Dove Award winner Chris Tomlin and American Idol finalist, Colton Dixon. Check out the full line-up below- Friday, [...]

Jurassic parkIf you haven’t watched the original Jurassic Park movie recently, the new 3D version, in theaters now, is worth seeing. Overall the movie looks great in 3D and still holds up on the big screen 20 years later. This isn’t a review of the movie itself. Most of you have already seen it. But I [...]

unnamedEarlier today, Universal Parks & Resorts launched their latest app entitled, Universal ScreenPlay. It is an augmented reality experience for guests visiting Universal Parks & Resorts by letting them experience their favorite Universal movies and characters in a new way. The app is free and currently available in both the App store and the Google [...]

Transformers building and Bumblebee sign at Universal StudiosConstruction continues at a fast pace for one announced and two unannounced expansion projects at Universal Studios Florida. Let’s take a look at the latest construction photos for Transformers, The Simpsons and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Let’s start with the announced project, Transformers: The Ride – 3D. As you can see in the [...]

Inside of the Transformers gift shop at universal studios florida.A milestone was passed yesterday in the very fast construction of Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Florida. The gift shop for the attraction, called the Supply Vault, is now open, well before the ride itself opens. It was less than a year ago when the building that was in this location was torn [...]

Cabana Bay Beach Resort South Courtyard, resort, hotel, hotels, resorts, universal orlando resort, UniversalUniversal Orlando Resort is now accepting reservations for their upcoming Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which is set to open on March 31, 2014. The Courtyard Family Suites will open first starting on that date, followed by the Tower Family Suites on July 1, 2014. The new hotel is the fourth hotel within Universal Orlando Resort [...]

Homer and Bart Simpson eeting guests at Universal Studios Florida.Universal Orlando hasn’t officially announced what’s being constructed around The Simpsons Ride and Kwik-E-Mart at Universal Studios Florida, but the markings on one of the buildings is unmistakable to fans of the television show. More of the fictional town of Springfield is coming to the area as Moe’s Tavern and most likely Krusty Burger and [...]

dayslives_logoStars of NBC’s daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” will be attending a fan event at Universal Orlando on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Fans will be able to meet their favorite stars of the show, attend a Q and A session and more at both CityWalk and Universal Studios (theme park admission required). Stars in [...]

TNA Wrestling ring orlando impact zone sting TNA Wrestling has announced they will soon be leaving Universal Orlando to film their television shows at different cities around the U.S. The last two shows to be taped in the Universal Soundstage known as the “Impact Zone” will be Feb. 28 and March 7, 2013. TNA has filmed the majority of their Impact Wrestling [...]

6847_MG13_BB_Overview_tcm13-32268It’s almost time for the parade, music and food of New Orleans at Universal Studios once again. It’s the biggest celebration this side of the bayou, Mardi Gras will be taking place on select nights from Feb. 9 to April 20, 2013. This year’s talent lineup features a wide variety of music, ranging from Americana [...]

unihistoryUniversal Orlando Resort and the Orange County Regional History Center will be debuting “A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort” on Jan. 26, 2013. This exhibit will give visitors an exclusive look at the extensive process that goes into bringing the theme park’s annual events such as: Halloween Horror Nights, [...]





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