http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:51:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11245 It appears someone at Universal Orlando has anonymously shared plans for the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion at Universal Orlando with Robert Niles of ThemeParkInsider.com. The detailed plans call for a Gringotts Bank ride, a large restaurant and more at the Amity and Jaws area, which is closing Monday. Robert says he has [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/31/plans-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-expansion-at-universal-studios-leaked/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:32:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11197 Television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with friends earlier today. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/30/stars-in-the-parks-snow-white-visits-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:46:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10784 The last time to ride Jaws, and walk through the town of Amity at Universal Studios will be 9 p.m. Jan. 2, 2012. Universal has stated new attraction experience will replace it. While they haven’t said what that will be, rumors suggest it may be more Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal team members who [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/02/jaws-ride-and-amity-area-closing-at-universal-studios-rumors-suggest-more-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 20 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/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9630 Join hosts Samantha Sanders and A. Ali Flores as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuS9EHNt8p8 On this week’s episode: • New Cypress Canopy Cycle at Florida Forever • MOSI Science Center’s Design Zone exhibit • Stars in the Parks – Selena Gomez at Wizarding World • Upcoming [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/feed/ 5 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/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:08:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9560 Universal Orlando is planning “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” for three days this November. Fans who buy special vacation packages will get to hobnob with cast and filmmakers from the Harry Potter films. Special vacation packages, which start at $369 per person and are extremely limited, will go on sale at noon EDT [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/25/universal-to-hold-3-day-wizarding-world-event-with-harry-potter-movie-cast-members/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/03/a-look-at-universal-orlando-resort-from-above/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/03/a-look-at-universal-orlando-resort-from-above/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:00:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9177 By Don Gworek The Universal Orlando resort is beautiful from the air, as well as the ground. Join us as we closely examine the elements of the two theme parks from above. Starting at the top is CityWalk. Then going clockwise are the Colleseum at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/03/a-look-at-universal-orlando-resort-from-above/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8495 I am going to Universal Orlando first thing in the morning to Harry Potter. Is there somewhere I can eat breakfast? These days, if you are heading to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, it is incredibly important that you get there early. Throughout spring break and the summer, that area [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/03/12/orlando-informer-where-can-i-eat-breakfast-before-visiting-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/stars-in-the-parks-icarlys-jennette-mccurdy-in-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/stars-in-the-parks-icarlys-jennette-mccurdy-in-the-wizarding-world/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:12:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8357 Actress and singer Jennette McCurdy, best known for her role as Sam in Nickelodeon’s hit series iCarly – was all smiles as she filled her basket with sweets at Honeydukes within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure today. McCurdy was hosted with her family and friends to enjoy Universal Orlando’s [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/02/22/stars-in-the-parks-icarlys-jennette-mccurdy-in-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 4 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/2011/01/14/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-seven-for-january-13-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/14/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-seven-for-january-13-2011/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:58:17 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=8057 Jan. 13, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news on this week’s edition. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yymr8OPyFjA This weeks show covers these topics and more: • Walt Disney World Marathon • SeaWorld names baby Killer Whale • Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus • One Million [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/01/14/orlando-attractions-magazine-%e2%80%93-the-show-episode-seven-for-january-13-2011/feed/ 0 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/2010/12/30/most-watched-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-in-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/30/most-watched-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-in-2010/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:41:06 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7934 It was a year dominated by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening and musical performances. So instead of only looking at the most viewed videos uploaded this year, we’re going to look at the top 2010 videos a couple of different ways. Yesterday we presented the Top 10 most read theme park stories for [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/30/most-watched-theme-park-and-attraction-videos-in-2010/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/29/top-10-most-read-theme-park-stories-for-2010/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/29/top-10-most-read-theme-park-stories-for-2010/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:44:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7920 Another year has passed and that means it’s time to take a look back. Over the year, we published four print editions of Orlando Attractions Magazine, launched a free iPad app, switched our free e-mail newsletter from monthly to weekly and launched our new weekly video show. This week’s Show will present a review of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/29/top-10-most-read-theme-park-stories-for-2010/feed/ 0 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/2010/12/10/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/2010/11/19/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/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:36:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7604 The AMC Universal Cineplex 20 in CityWalk, which is just steps away from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will devote every theater to the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 – giving guests multiple opportunities to be among the first to see the new film. All 20 movie screens [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/11/11/new-harry-potter-movie-to-play-on-all-20-screens-in-citywalk-for-midnight-showing/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:01:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7476 Potter Puppet Pals, the YouTube comedy sensation, will perform live in Orlando next July for LeakyCon 2011, a charity Harry Potter conference put on by LeakyNews.com. Neil Cicierega and his fellow puppetteers will be bringing the Pals’ brand of satire and spoof to Orlando. The videos have garnered more than 172 million views to date, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/20/potter-puppet-pals-coming-to-orlando-as-part-of-leakycon-2011/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/orlando-author-to-reveal-secrets-of-universals-wizarding-world-including-why-its-not-at-disney-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/orlando-author-to-reveal-secrets-of-universals-wizarding-world-including-why-its-not-at-disney-world/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:33:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7363 It might have been the “Wizarding World of Walt Disney,” but the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the hottest thing to hit Orlando in years, opened at Universal Orlando instead. Why? It’s a question that has a lot of people scratching their heads. After all, with its fabled “Imagineers” and deep pockets, Walt Disney World [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/10/01/orlando-author-to-reveal-secrets-of-universals-wizarding-world-including-why-its-not-at-disney-world/feed/ 2 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/2010/09/05/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/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:33:28 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6949 Wizards, witches and other magical creatures were in abundance last weekend at Universal Orlando, specifically the Royal Pacific Resort, at Infinitus 2010, a Harry Potter conference. The four-day event included many discussions about the books and movies and of course, a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Most attendees came from out of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/07/25/photos-and-videos-from-infinitus-2010-the-harry-potter-conference/feed/ 1 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