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Kennedy Space Center kicks off Sci-Fi Summer with Star Trek: The Exhibition

Now that Star Wars Weekends is ending, sci-fi fans can turn their attention to the coast as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches Sci-Fi Summer, a celebration of the last 50 years of human spaceflight and science fiction. Many of the events this summer center around Star Trek. For its first visit to the Southeast,…

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Marvel characters at Universal receive super costume updates

By Darcie Vance A super hero is defined by their trademark costume. The garment must be able to protect its owner and look good on the front page of a newspaper. The updated costumes introduced this month on Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure provide all the heroes (and villains) with a new,…

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Stars in the Parks: ‘Weasley brothers’ return to the Wizarding World one year later

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.

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Star Wars Celebration returning to Orlando in 2012 – Take a look back at the 2010 event

Star Wars Celebration VI, the official Lucasfilm convention for all things Star Wars, is making a return to Orlando after a successful event in 2010. Star Wars fans, celebrities and more will be taking over a large portion of the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 23 to 26, 2012.

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Star Tours 3D attraction opens with a bang – Full video and photo gallery

With a cast of hundreds of Star Wars characters and some celebrities, Disney opened the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a bang – literally. Read on for our photos and full video of the ceremony.

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Star Wars Hyperspace Hoopla is back, rockin’ a bigger stage

Hyperspace Hoopla, a Star Wars Weekends fan favorite which includes a Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars, has a new location this year. No more pushing and elbowing to get a good spot to see at the small Star Tours stage. The show is now presented nightly during Star Wars Weeknds on a large…

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Photos and Video: A detailed look at the new Star Tours 3D attraction

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue officially opened today with a grand display, which included lots of Star Wars characters and celebrities. The biggest surprise was the appearance of Disney CEO Bob Iger and Star Wars creator George Lucas. Who knew they could wield lightsabers that way (video coming). Now that the ride is open,…

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It’s official – Despicable Me 3D ride to replace Jimmy Neutron at Universal – Plus Spider-Man getting an update

After weeks of dropping hints, Universal Orlando finally revealed which attraction will replace Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast ride. Gru and his Minions from Despicable Me will be invading Universal Studios in 3D next year. Plus The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is getting an reanimated HD upgrade and more.