http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:59:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11566 A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are the opening times for their new Dispicable Me attraction and their upgraded Spider-Man ride, plus a new show for the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/25/new-lagoon-show-parade-and-more-planned-this-year-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11517 We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. As you enter CityWalk, you’ll notice construction of the mini-golf courses is coming along well. Check out our full miniature golf photo update here. In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/21/photo-update-a-look-at-whats-new-and-interesting-at-universal-orlando-january-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11091 By Kevin Yee The SeaWorld Orlando penguin exhibit will be replaced by a ride in the coming months and years, so we swung by to document the building and exhibit as it exists now (the puffin exhibit is already closed). We did the same for Jaws at Universal, which is rumored to be replaced by [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/19/photo-finds-farewell-tours-of-penguin-encounter-and-jaws-plus-more-updates-week-of-dec-19-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:48:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10872 Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We are thrilled to be able [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/06/significant-expansion-announced-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:07:16 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10516 Universal Orlando will be celebrating the holidays from Dec. 3 until Jan. 1, 2012 with special events and activities inside both theme parks as well as all three on-site hotels. At Islands of Adventure, families can enjoy different Grinch-themed shows and activities. “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” is a daily show starring The Grinch and the Whos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/07/macys-grinch-and-mannheim-steamroller-return-for-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:50:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10376 After a couple of incidents, the Dragon Challenge “dueling” coaster (formerly known as Dueling Dragons) located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park will no longer duel. The Orlando Sentinel newspaper has been following the story of a change on the way the Dragon Challenge roller coaster is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/20/wizarding-world-of-harry-potters-dragon-challenge-coasters-will-no-longer-duel/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:07:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10006 By Nick Lepa, photos by Evan Decarmine and Nick Lepa. With the busy summer season ending, we decided to take a trip to Islands of Adventure on a recent weekend. Although the crowds weren’t to be found, the fun still was.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/29/photo-finds-a-look-around-a-not-so-crowded-universal-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/stars-in-the-parks-selena-gomez-visits-a-different-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/stars-in-the-parks-selena-gomez-visits-a-different-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:29:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9575 Selena Gomez, singer and actress on the Disney Channel show, The Wizards of Wavery Place visited a different Wizarding World today – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Selena (second from left) and her backup singers (from left) Ashley Cook, Lindsey Harper and Katelyn Clampett stopped at the Hogwarts Express [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/29/stars-in-the-parks-selena-gomez-visits-a-different-wizarding-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/stars-in-the-parks-luna-lovegood-and-pansy-parkinson-actresses-visit-universals-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/stars-in-the-parks-luna-lovegood-and-pansy-parkinson-actresses-visit-universals-wizarding-world/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:59:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9538 Irish actresses Scarlett Byrne and Evanna Lynch, known for their roles as Pansy Parkinson and Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, stopped to try on a pair of Spectrespecs at Dervish & Banges, a magical supplies and equipment shop in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Scarlett and [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/18/stars-in-the-parks-luna-lovegood-and-pansy-parkinson-actresses-visit-universals-wizarding-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:37:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9378 Over the last couple of weeks I’ve visited CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios a couple of times. Here are some new and different things I noticed. As you can see in the above two photos, land in CityWalk has been cleared for the construction of a 36-hole miniature golf course called Hollywood Drive-In [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/photo-finds-a-large-update-from-the-universal-orlando-resort/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:56:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9327 By Darcie Vance Today, Universal Orlando Resort celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 9:23 a.m. – the exact time The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened on June 18, 2010. The celebration was not announced ahead of time. The only hint that something different was going on was a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/18/universal-celebrates-one-year-of-potter-with-a-special-moment-in-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:28:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9264 By Darcie Vance A super hero is defined by their trademark costume. The garment must be able to protect its owner and look good on the front page of a newspaper. The updated costumes introduced this month on Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure provide all the heroes (and villains) with a new, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/marvel-characters-at-universal-receive-super-costume-updates/feed/ 16 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/16/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-will-be-open-at-the-close-for-special-fan-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/16/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-will-be-open-at-the-close-for-special-fan-event/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 19:52:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9058 Guests attending the Harry Potter LeakyCon gathering in Orlando this summer will get a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter after close for a special event. The convention runs from July 13 to 17 and is hosted by the popular Potter fansite, The Leaky Cauldron. The special event in the Wizarding World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/16/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-will-be-open-at-the-close-for-special-fan-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/23/busy-days-bring-out-some-rarely-seen-attractions-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/23/busy-days-bring-out-some-rarely-seen-attractions-at-universal-orlando/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:23:05 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8944 It’s a great week and a not-so-great week to visit Universal Orlando’s two theme parks. It’s not-so-great because with Easter and spring break, it’s one of the busiest weeks of the year. But it’s a great time to visit if you’d like to see some extra entertainment and attractions that aren’t usually in operation. Here’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/04/23/busy-days-bring-out-some-rarely-seen-attractions-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:47:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8162 By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at this morning’s run. Last year’s registration was approximately 1,200, and this year it jumped to 1,800. This was the 30th running of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/29/video-local-5k-relocates-to-universal-orlando-participants-run-through-both-theme-parks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:12:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8016 One thousand of today’s guests visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure were most likely going to buy a Butterbeer at some point. But they were surprised with a free one as Universal announced they’ve now sold more than one million of the frost beverages since the Wizarding World opened [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/06/universal-celebrates-its-one-millionth-butterbeer-sold-at-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/03/photo-finds-a-look-at-whats-new-at-islands-of-adventure-on-a-busy-day/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/03/photo-finds-a-look-at-whats-new-at-islands-of-adventure-on-a-busy-day/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:40:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7986 We knew it would be busy the last day of New Year’s weekend, but we braved the crowds at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As with most theme parks, they brought out some seldom seen things to keep the large crowds entertained. Here’s what we saw that was new and different, plus a look at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/03/photo-finds-a-look-at-whats-new-at-islands-of-adventure-on-a-busy-day/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/fire-breaks-out-at-islands-of-adventure-ride-no-injuries-reported/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/fire-breaks-out-at-islands-of-adventure-ride-no-injuries-reported/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:19:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7975 A fire broke out at Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls flume ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure earlier today. The ride and the surrounding areas of Toon Lagoon were evacuated and no injuries were reported. Orlando Attractions Magazine video host Jessica Steele Allen and her husband Brandon Allen were just outside of the park to bring [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/01/fire-breaks-out-at-islands-of-adventure-ride-no-injuries-reported/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/stars-in-the-parks-tom-felton-returns-to-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/stars-in-the-parks-tom-felton-returns-to-the-wizarding-world/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:25:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7918 Actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies) visited with the Beauxbatons at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during his return to Universal Orlando today. After enjoying Butterbeer with his friends and visiting Hogwarts Castle, Felton spent the rest of his day enjoying the attractions at both Islands of Adventure and Universal [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/28/stars-in-the-parks-tom-felton-returns-to-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:46:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7871 By Samantha Sanders Forget hot chocolate! This holiday season, warm up with a toasty, buttery mug of hot Butterbeer. As most of you know, you can get chilled or frozen Butterbeer in the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. During the sweltering summer months, the cold beverage is a sweet treat for guests. But, now [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/15/warm-up-with-your-own-hot-butterbeer-at-home/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/14/triceratops-attraction-at-islands-of-adventure-reopens-after-many-years/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/14/triceratops-attraction-at-islands-of-adventure-reopens-after-many-years/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:51:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7865 The Triceratops attraction in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened yesterday after being closed for many years. Formerly known as Triceratops Encounter, the attraction is basically the same as before, but with a new name, Triceratops Discovery Trail. Guests walk-through the electric fences of Jurassic Park to meet one of three “living, breathing” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/14/triceratops-attraction-at-islands-of-adventure-reopens-after-many-years/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:44:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7838 Column by Kevin Yee Universal’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter powered its parent company to some great quarterly profits in 2010, no doubt due to the amazing Forbidden Journey ride and those $25 wands. But a more humble item attracts equal attention from the rabid fans: the lowly beverage known as Butterbeer. Universal’s theme [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/10/insider-top-tips-the-best-way-to-buy-a-butterbeer/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:46:42 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7765 Academy award-winning actors Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones along with their children Dylan, 10, and Carys, 7, flew over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and past Hogwarts Castle while riding Flight of the Hippogriff in Universal’s Islands of Adventure today. As fans of the Harry Potter books and films, the family also sampled [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/27/stars-in-the-parks-zeta-jones-douglas-and-kids-ride-a-hippogriff/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:58:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7738 Universal Orlando is getting ready for the holidays again this year with some favorites returning and a couple of new offerings. The “extra holiday magic” officially starts Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 1. At Universal Studios, the Macy’s Holiday Parade will march down the streets every evening with the same iconic balloons seen winding [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/23/grinch-macys-parade-mannheim-steamroller-and-a-new-holiday-village-round-out-universals-2010-holiday-offerings/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/19/photo-update-an-iaapa-tour-through-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/19/photo-update-an-iaapa-tour-through-the-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:25:27 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7653 Photos and captions by Don Gworek The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo is in town this week and they’re offering a number of theme park tours. Last night, a handful of busses departed the convention center for an exclusive tour and presentation of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/19/photo-update-an-iaapa-tour-through-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/flying-to-orlando-you-may-get-to-ride-on-the-harry-potter-1/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/flying-to-orlando-you-may-get-to-ride-on-the-harry-potter-1/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:29:21 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7247 Is this the new version of the Hogwarts Express? AirTran Airways, and Universal Orlando have teamed up to allow passengers a ride on a one-of-a-kind “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” themed aircraft. The Boeing 717 features an illustration depicting a wizarding hand, complete with wand, stretching from the back of the plane to the front. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/17/flying-to-orlando-you-may-get-to-ride-on-the-harry-potter-1/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/11/harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-seats-modified-to-fit-larger-guests/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/11/harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-seats-modified-to-fit-larger-guests/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 01:10:48 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7216 The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure just became a lot more accommodating. As of Sept. 10, 2010, many of the seats on the ride have been modified to fit larger guests who had previously been turned away. Since the feature ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Poter [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/11/harry-potter-and-the-forbidden-journey-ride-seats-modified-to-fit-larger-guests/feed/ 18 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/05/stars-in-the-parks-travolta-and-preston-have-their-wand-choose-them-in-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/05/stars-in-the-parks-travolta-and-preston-have-their-wand-choose-them-in-the-wizarding-world/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:53:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7176 Renowned actor and Golden Globe award-winner John Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, became immersed in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during their visit to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando on Sept. 5, 2010. After sipping Butterbeer at the Hog’s Head pub, Travolta and Preston stepped into Ollivanders wand shop – where [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/09/05/stars-in-the-parks-travolta-and-preston-have-their-wand-choose-them-in-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/29/photo-update-islands-of-adventure-dinos-wizarding-world-and-character-bands/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/29/photo-update-islands-of-adventure-dinos-wizarding-world-and-character-bands/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:42:45 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7135 Let’s start our photo update back in Jurassic Park. Guests can now meet a 10-week-old Triceratops in the Camp Jurassic area. The baby dinosaur moves and blinks her eyes. You can also sometimes see a doctor examining the dino in the Discovery Center. This new activity was designed by a couple of team members.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/29/photo-update-islands-of-adventure-dinos-wizarding-world-and-character-bands/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/mans-weight-loss-quest-to-ride-forbidden-journey-a-success/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/mans-weight-loss-quest-to-ride-forbidden-journey-a-success/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:58:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7128 We were the first to tell you Banks Lee’s story in early June in an article entitled, “Are you too big to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?”. This young man’s quest to lose enough weight to ride the new attraction in Universal’s Islands of Adventure made national headlines. Today he made his goal. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/27/mans-weight-loss-quest-to-ride-forbidden-journey-a-success/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:48:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7096 Keith Cardin loves visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. He thinks it’s an awesome place for fans to visit, so much so, that he’s trying to raise money for a pair of financially-strapped hard-core Potter fans to win an all-expenses paid trip to Orlando and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. “Upon visiting the Wizarding World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/19/organization-wants-to-send-two-passionate-potter-fans-to-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:20:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6995 Two days after Disney announced it’s raising its theme park ticket prices, Universal Orlando announced most of their ticket prices are also going up on Aug. 7, 2010. A one day, one park ticket is going from $79 to $82, the same as at Disney. (Click here for Disney’s new prices.) Annual ticket price increases [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/08/06/universal-orlando-raises-daily-theme-park-ticket-prices/feed/ 8 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/new-wizarding-world-merchandise-available-at-the-park-and-online/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/new-wizarding-world-merchandise-available-at-the-park-and-online/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:17:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6910 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal's Islands of Adventure is still very busy. Most mornings guests are lined up just to get into the new area. So it comes as no surprise that Universal has run out of some of their exclusive Wizarding World merchandise. But don't despair, some brand new merchandise has shown up onsite.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/19/new-wizarding-world-merchandise-available-at-the-park-and-online/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:19:59 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6672 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter had its official opening on Friday. Hardcore theme park and Harry Potter fans made it in after many hours of long lines through Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. The long lines continued the day after. It may be a while before it’s an easy walk into Hogsmeade. Opening day [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/19/fans-excited-once-finally-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:23:35 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6663 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 18, 2010 with help from some of the Harry Potter movie stars and thousands of excited fans – officially becoming the only place in the world where the adventures of Harry Potter come to life. In attendance were Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/18/star-studded-celebration-officially-opens-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-full-video/feed/ 5