Triceratops attraction at Islands of Adventure reopens after many years
The Triceratops attraction in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened yesterday after being closed for many years.
Insider Top Tips: The best way to buy a Butterbeer
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.
Stars in the Parks: Zeta-Jones, Douglas and kids ride a Hippogriff
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.
Grinch, Macy's parade, Mannheim Steamroller and a new Holiday Village round out Universal's 2010 holiday offerings
Universal Orlando is getting ready for the holidays again this year with some favorites returning and a couple of new offerings. The “extra holiday magic” officially starts Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 1.
Grinch, Macy’s parade, Mannheim Steamroller and a new Holiday Village round out Universal’s 2010 holiday offerings
Universal Orlando is getting ready for the holidays again this year with some favorites returning and a couple of new offerings. The “extra holiday magic” officially starts Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 1.
Photo Update: An IAAPA tour through the Wizarding World
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…
New Harry Potter movie to play on all 20 screens in CityWalk for midnight showing
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…
Potter Puppet Pals coming to Orlando as part of Leakycon 2011
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.
Flying to Orlando? You may get to ride on the Harry Potter 1
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.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride seats modified to fit larger guests
The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure just became a lot more accommodating. As of Sept. 10, 2010, many of the seats on the ride have been modified to fit larger guests who had previously been turned away. Since the feature ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Poter…