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Exclusive Halloween Horror Nights 19 teaser video
By August 21, 2009

While Universal Studios is always tight-lipped when it comes to early details surrounding its annual Halloween event, we were assured today that many your questions about Halloween Horror Nights 19 would be answered very soon. But don’t take our word for it. Watch this Orlando Attractions Magazine-exclusive teaser message from one of Halloween Horror Nights’ masterminds, Universal…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Events | Holiday | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning

A present from Howl-O-Scream and Ms. Vayne
By August 20, 2009

This week has been loaded with videos teasing the mystery surrounding Ms. Vayne, the icon for this year’s annual Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Yesterday, we received an interesting gift by special delivery, presumably from Ms. Vayne: This miniature padded torso, around 12″ tall, arrived adorned with a metal zipper surrounded by a…

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Music | Theme Parks | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida

Hidden songs confirmed on Rip Ride Rockit coaster
ByAanthony Langdon August 20, 2009August 29, 2023

The newly open Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios lets riders choose from 30 different songs to listen to during the ride. (Click here for the full list.) But there have been rumors online of up to 999 songs available by following specific unlisted instructions. Yesterday we interviewed Louis Alfieri, the ride’s…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Events | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning

Busch Gardens continues to tease with more Howl-O-Scream video and giveaways
By August 19, 2009

Another video entry into this year’s Howl-O-Scream storyline has emerged, offering more insight as to who exactly is Ms. Vayne, the fashionista headlining star for this year’s spooky event. Here’s a look: It appears that Ms. Vayne may have been involved in the disappearance of those attending her fashion shows. Perhaps we’ll see a return…

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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster now officially open
By August 19, 2009

It was only a few days ago that Universal Studios’ Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster began technical rehearsals, first with their employees, then with park guests. Now, the new ride is officially open to all park guests wanting to experience the newest excitement that the Universal Orlando Resort has to offer. A grand opening…

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Events | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning | Video

New Howl-O-Scream 2009 teaser video
By August 18, 2009

@HOSInsider on Twitter has unveiled a new teaser video (albeit a very brief one) for this year’s Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Halloween event: Much more is promised when the full House of Vayne Web site launches on Friday.

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Universal Studios' Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster finally opens to guests – Video and Photos
By August 15, 2009

After months of delays and a brief employee test phase, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios opened to park guests on August 15, 2009 at a few minutes before 6 p.m. Around 30 minutes prior to the new ride’s opening, guests (including myself) began to line up outside construction walls hoping…

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Universal's Rip Ride Rockit now testing with riders
By August 15, 2009

The new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios may finally be opening soon after a long delay. The ride was open for all Universal employees to ride last night. And if all went well with that test, it may have a soft opening for park guests as soon as 2 p.m. today….

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Photo: Miss America 2010 contestants at SeaWorld
By August 14, 2009

After spending the day at the Universal Orlando Resort on Wednesday (Which we documented with photos and video Here.), the 2010 Miss America contestants gathered for a photo at SeaWorld in front of the new flying roller coaster, Manta. The contestants are in town this week to support the Miss America Outstanding Teen pageant and…

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Miss America 2010 contestants visit Universal Studios – Photos and Video
By August 13, 2009

Contestants for the Miss America 2010 pageant got together for the first time for a few hours yesterday (Aug. 12, 2009) at the Universal Orlando Resort, enjoying the many rides and attractions found within the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. We met the girls just outside the entrance to Universal Studios for a quick…

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