You might not be able to ride Jaws or Back to the Future at Universal’s theme parks anymore, but you can now play virtual reality pinball tables inspired by those films with the new Universal Classics Pinball pack for Pinball FX2 VR.
Imagine floating around in an inner tube on a summer evening, drink in hand – a perfectly relaxing night. Now imagine you’re there to watch one of the most thrilling films ever made, as its projected across the water while unknown creatures dwell in its depths…
Hello Kitty is joining Universal Studios Hollywood, taking up residence at the park’s all-new Animation Studio Store, now open.
Spooky Empire, the annual thriller and horror convention, has announced the reunion of the cast of “Sixteen Candles” with the attendance of Molly Ringwald, John and Joan Cusack, and Anthony Michael Hall during their convention at The Hyatt Regency Orlando.
If you miss Jaws, Back to the Future, and other blockbuster rides from the early days of Universal Studios Florida, head over to Universal Orlando’s website to see their new page paying tribute to the resort’s retired attractions.
By Banks Lee “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No” aired on SyFy last night, giving us plenty of shark-related destruction from Washington DC to right here in Central Florida.
Muggles (AKA non-magical folks) making their way through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida probably won’t even notice several references to the area’s former tenant. The Jaws ride closed in early 2012 to make way for the Harry Potter expansion, but “Jaws” isn’t totally gone.
Walls have been taken down today at Universal Studios Florida, revealing the London waterfront facades that are part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion.
Earlier 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.
Construction continues on the recently announced Transformers: The Ride attraction and the former Jaws area, rumored to be a Wizarding World of Harry Potter London area including a Grignotts Bank roller coaster, at Universal Studios Florida. The photo above shows the partially enclosed building for the rumored coaster.
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