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Video: Interview with Halloween Horror Nights 19 designers

On opening night (Sept. 25, 2009) of Halloween Horror Nights 19, we caught up with Universal Orlando Resort show director Michael Roddy and director of art & design T.J. Mannarino to get their thoughts and feelings on how this year’s Halloween event came together. Here’s what they had to say: Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009…

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Out Of The Loop: Halloween around the Disney parks

By Andy Guinigundo Halloween is a fun definitely a fun time at the Magic Kingdom in Florida with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. It’s inevitable that you’ll get caught up visiting the many candy stations around the park. One might assume that Halloween at Disneyland in California, Paris and elsewhere is exactly the same….

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Disney's 2010 promotion offers volunteers a free day in the park

Today Disney announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free…

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Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping! Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida some of…

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Video: John C. Reilly and costars discuss 'The Vampire's Assistant' movie

Just before the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 19, Universal Studios Orlando held a promotional event for the upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie’s stars, John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia and Josh Hutcherson, were in attendance. They premiered two clips for the audience and answered questions. Cirque du Freak Universal Studios…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 scare-by-scare review and video

Halloween Horror Nights 19 started last night (Sept. 25, 2009) at Universal Studios Orlando. For the second year in a row, I bring you my scare-by-scare review of the event, taking you on a spoiler-free journey through the night’s haunted houses, scare zones and shows. Before we get to the review, here’s a video look…

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Video: Busch Gardens celebrates a 'diabolical decade' of Howl-O-Scream

This official video was released by Busch Gardens in honor of Howl-O-Scream 10, which begins tonight. The video takes a look back at the past ten years of the Halloween-time event which Busch is referring to as their “diabolical decade.” Howl-O-Scream Diabolical Decade – Ten Years of TerrorWatch this video on YouTube Preview dates for Howl-O-Scream…

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See actor John C. Reilly and others from "Cirque du Freak" at Universal Studios tonight

Actor John C. Reilly (above left), Chris Massoglia (above right), and Josh Hutcherson will be appearing tonight near the Universal Studios arch at 6 p.m. in promotion of their upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie has inspired its own scare zone at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 19 which also begins…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 begins tonight at Universal Studios

Tonight is the first night of Halloween Horror Nights 19 at Universal Studios. Below is a quick rundown of the haunted houses, scare zones, and shows you can expect to see at the event. We’ll be posting photos and video after we return tonight. Official Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009 Preview Teaser with the UsherWatch…