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/2011/12/06/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/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:33:39 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9679 Since their start in 2004, HP Fan Trips has taken Harry Potter fans to Britain and Scotland, offering unique opportunities such as private parties at Edinburgh Castle, exclusive rides on the cars from the Hogwarts Express used in the movies and more. Next year, they’re bringing fans to Orlando to experience Universal’s Wizarding World of [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/15/travel-company-offering-a-special-orlando-event-for-harry-potter-fans/feed/ 0 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/2011/07/09/stars-in-the-parks-m-night-shyamalans-wand-chooses-him/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/stars-in-the-parks-m-night-shyamalans-wand-chooses-him/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:46:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9476 Screenwriter, film director and producer M. Night Shyamalan visited Olivanders Wand Shop today to check out the wands and other merchandise in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Best known for films such as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Last Airbender and Signs, he also soared above Hogwarts on the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/09/stars-in-the-parks-m-night-shyamalans-wand-chooses-him/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:06:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9414 June 23, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6lxcfEnp2s In this week’s episode: • One Year Anniversary of Wizarding World of Harry Potter • More details on the upcoming LeakyCon, Harry Potter Convention [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/23/the-show-episode-30/feed/ 0 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/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:23:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9260 Oliver and James Phelps, who portray the Weasley brothers, George and Fred, in the Harry Potter films – stopped to greet fans and take photos with guests in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while visiting Universal Orlando yesterday. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrated its grand opening in Islands of Adventure nearly one [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/stars-in-the-parks-weasley-brothers-return-to-the-wizarding-world-one-year-later/feed/ 0 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/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:55:19 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=7902 Satirical column by Derek Burgan Everyone has their favorite souvenirs when they visit the parks. For some it’s a pair of Mickey ears. For others its a Harry Potter wand. While some may love Vinylmation, many others head towards the newest pins. For this special version of PARKsaver, we take a lighthearted look at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/12/24/parksaver-top-three-least-wanted-theme-park-gifts/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:12:20 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6806 The Summer 2010 issue is now available. Subscribers should receive their copy and the issue should be available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and Books-A-Million book stores nationwide within the next few weeks. Here are some of the stories you’ll read in the latest issue: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter This most anticipated new [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/28/summer-2010-issue-now-shipping/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:07:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6678 During the three-day opening ceremonies for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we had a chance to interview most of the film stars, Universal creative designers and directors from the films who helped create the new area in Islands of Adventure. Here’s a wrap-up of all our video interviews. Some members of the press were [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/21/interviews-with-the-harry-potter-movie-stars-and-wizarding-world-designers/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:38:24 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6550 Nothing official has been announced by Universal, but rumors are spreading about which stars from the Harry Potter film series will be at the grand opening next Friday. Stars Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Oliver and James Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) already visited the Wizarding World in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/06/12/harry-potter-celebrities-rumored-to-attend-wizarding-world-opening/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 21:25:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6394 While the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure wasn’t open to everyone today, those who pre-purchased a special hotel package were allowed in for a couple of hours. While we haven’t been in yet, reader Chris Nash from Chicago was part of the lucky group and he returned with a bunch [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/28/finally-a-full-look-inside-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 15:47:50 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6269 Some of the Harry Potter film stars began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade. The group spent the day visiting many of the iconic locations made famous in the popular Harry Potter series.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/20/stars-in-the-parks-harry-potter-actors-visit-the-wizarding-world/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 12:27:25 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=6070 This may very well be our last construction update before The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in Universal Islands of Adventure. The grand opening is June 18, 2010, but most expect it to have some soft openings before then.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/05/08/may-photovideo-update-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/25/wizarding-world-website-updated-with-virtual-walk-through/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/25/wizarding-world-website-updated-with-virtual-walk-through/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:36:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5930 Universal’s official Wizarding World of Harry Potter website has a new feature. From the main page, if you click on Hogsmeade, you’ll be taken to an eye-level view just inside the entrance. From here when you move the mouse pointer left, right, up or down, your view will change, letting you virtually look around. You [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/25/wizarding-world-website-updated-with-virtual-walk-through/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/15/video-movie-makers-discuss-bringing-the-wizarding-world-to-life-at-islands-of-adventure/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/15/video-movie-makers-discuss-bringing-the-wizarding-world-to-life-at-islands-of-adventure/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:27:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5783 Universal just released a new video in which the film makers and actors discuss the challenges and attention to detail needed to bring Harry Potter’s world to life at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. In the video below you’ll hear from Production Designer Stuart Craig, actress Emma Watson, Producer David Heyman, Producer David Barron and actor [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/15/video-movie-makers-discuss-bringing-the-wizarding-world-to-life-at-islands-of-adventure/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/02/tv-shows-offer-a-look-into-many-of-the-wizarding-world-stores-and-rides/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/02/tv-shows-offer-a-look-into-many-of-the-wizarding-world-stores-and-rides/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:15:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5681 An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid’s hut on their way to the Flight of the Hippogriff family-friendly roller coaster. Just before they board, Hagrid instructs guests on how to properly approach and fly on a Hippogriff. Hagrid’s hut will be seen as part of a feature about The [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/04/02/tv-shows-offer-a-look-into-many-of-the-wizarding-world-stores-and-rides/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:28:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5614 Universal not only release the public grand opening date of June 18, 2010 today, they also released new details on the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride and the queue for it inside Hogwarts Castle. Universal says the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will let guests feel things no one has ever [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/03/25/photos-video-and-details-from-inside-hogwarts-and-the-harry-potter-ride/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/19/photovideo-update-helicopter-tour-above-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/19/photovideo-update-helicopter-tour-above-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:13:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5317 For this February 2010 update, we take a peek above the construction walls – way above. Come fly with us to check out the progress of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. No, we didn’t use a magical broomstick. Thanks go to Air Florida Helicopter Charters on International Drive. You [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/19/photovideo-update-helicopter-tour-above-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 10 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/universal-sales-manager-tells-of-frog-choir-other-details-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/universal-sales-manager-tells-of-frog-choir-other-details-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:41:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5312 The Lakeland Ledger newspaper covered a recent meeting of Central Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association. The guest speaker was Sarak Holt, sales coordinator at Universal Studios Orlando. In the meeting she reveled a few new facts about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. She told the group they were the first to hear about a [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/universal-sales-manager-tells-of-frog-choir-other-details-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:33:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5307 Universal is now offering a special Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package. For travel starting May 28, the package includes: • Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. • A traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks – one per person. • Commemorative Grand Opening ticket – one per person. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/02/18/wizarding-world-potter-package-offers-early-admission-breakfast-at-three-broomsticks/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/20/photosvideo-details-emerging-onsite-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/20/photosvideo-details-emerging-onsite-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:44:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=5000 As you’ll see in the video and photos below, most of the scaffolding has come down in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and many of the small details are starting to appear. First let’s take a video tour, then we’ll get into some detailed photos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNInd7hyj4A]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2010/01/20/photosvideo-details-emerging-onsite-at-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 26 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:42:03 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4874 A lot has happened in the Orlando area theme parks in 2009. Some new attractions were announced, some have closed down and some have opened up. One both opened and closed in 2009 (we’re talking about you Stitch.) Below are the top 10 most read blog posts on our site during 2009. Below the top [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/30/top-10-theme-park-blog-posts-of-2009/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/16/new-photos-and-videos-from-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/16/new-photos-and-videos-from-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:25:09 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4679 It’s time again for our monthly update on the construction progress of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Here’s a quick video tour of what’s new since our last update, followed by some photos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJZAB99CzDs As you can see in the photo above, some of the scaffolding has come [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/16/new-photos-and-videos-from-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/04/winter-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/04/winter-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:14:26 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4580 The Winter 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: A Whole New World Reimagined and expanded Fantasyland to deliver more magic than ever before. • Blast Off Into Superspace Disney’s Space Mountain reopens with new enhancements. • Star Tours II: [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/12/04/winter-2010-issue-of-orlando-attractions-magazine-now-available-for-preview-and-pre-order/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/21/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-photo-update-for-nov-20-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/21/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-photo-update-for-nov-20-2009/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:36:47 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4505 While I was at Universal’s Islands of Adventure yesterday shooting some photos for our upcoming Winter issue (Which will feature a full story on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.), I figured I’d bring you some updated construction photos. The top photo show Hogwarts Castle as seen from the front of the park.]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/21/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-photo-update-for-nov-20-2009/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:25:22 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4477 The Universal Orlando Resort is running a contest in which you can win a trip to the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure. The grand prize is a trip for four to Orlando to participate in the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter sometime in Spring [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/17/win-a-trip-to-the-grand-opening-of-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/video-photos-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction-update-for-november-10-2009/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/video-photos-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction-update-for-november-10-2009/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:54 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4356 It’s been almost a month since our last update on the ongoing construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. Since then, it’s been all about the details as scaffolding has popped up surrounding nearly every square inch of Hogwarts Castle and the buildings [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/11/11/video-photos-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-construction-update-for-november-10-2009/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/28/open-casting-calls-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-universal-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/28/open-casting-calls-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-universal-orlando/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:12:58 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4211 If you’re looking forward to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park in 2010 and wish you could conjure up a way to be part of the magic, you will soon have your chance. Thanks to a post on Orlando United, we’ve learned that Universal Orlando is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/28/open-casting-calls-for-the-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-at-universal-orlando/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/cant-wait-for-wizarding-world-visit-these-global-harry-potter-landmarks/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/cant-wait-for-wizarding-world-visit-these-global-harry-potter-landmarks/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:33:32 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=4111 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure next spring. (Read more about it here.) But if you just can’t wait that long to see a bit of the Wizarding World in person, travel Web site Skyscanner.com has released these top 12 real life locations for experiencing a bit [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/10/21/cant-wait-for-wizarding-world-visit-these-global-harry-potter-landmarks/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/15/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-spring-2010-video-and-concept-art/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/15/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-spring-2010-video-and-concept-art/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:39:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=3418 In a webcast on Sept. 15, 2009, Universal Orlando revealed a few more details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion of their Islands of Adventure theme park. The Wizarding World has been announced to be opening in Spring 2010. The formerly-rumored attraction names were confirmed to be true and the following details [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/09/15/wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-to-open-spring-2010-video-and-concept-art/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/27/possible-names-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-rides-restaurants-and-more/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/27/possible-names-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-rides-restaurants-and-more/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:20:56 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2792 The Internet has been buzzing over the past couple of days with the possibility of the discovery of a few names of various rides, shops, restaurants, and other elements to be included in Universal Orlando’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter addition to their Islands of Adventure theme park. A search on the Web site [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/27/possible-names-for-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-rides-restaurants-and-more/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:37:08 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2612 Today’s Orlando Sentinel front page story is on the future Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. After some digging and talking with people “in and around the project”, they’re reporting some details on the main ride that will be housed in Hogwart’s Castle: From orlandosentinel.com: The castle will also house [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/reports-of-a-robocoaster-coming-to-harry-potter-land/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:39:46 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2294 We’ll start our photo update with a look at the soon to open Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster in Universal Studios. They’ve taken some of the construction walls down at the end of 57th Street allowing a better look at the twisted steel at that end of the coaster. The cars weren’t being tested [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/06/02/photo-update-whats-new-at-universal/feed/ 1