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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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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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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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La Cava del Tequila will soon offer a new taste of Mexico at Epcot
By August 11, 2009

The genuine Mexican cuisine of the San Angel Inn inside Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion will be joined by a variety of tequila flavors in La Cava del Tequila, which opens on August 28 next to the restaurant. Guests visiting La Cava del Tequila will have the opportunity to enjoy over 70 types of authentic tequila from several…

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Monster Mini-Golf provides a frightfully good time – Video and Photos
By July 28, 2009

The grand opening of the newest addition to Orlando’s mini-golf courses, Monster Mini-Golf, took place on Friday, July 24. The indoor course is located around 15 minutes north of the Magic Kingdom in the city of Winter Garden. While the location may be a bit out of the way from your usual Orlando tourist attractions,…

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Possible names for Wizarding World of Harry Potter rides, restaurants, and more
By July 27, 2009

The Internet has been buzzing over the past couple of days with the possibility of the discovery of a few names of various rides, shops, restaurants, and other elements to be included in Universal Orlando’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter addition to their Islands of Adventure theme park. A search on the Web site…

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New construction may add truth to 'leaked' Fantasyland refurbishment plans
By July 23, 2009

Over the last week, Disney fans across the internet have been excited by the possibility of a major Fantasyland makeover coming to the Magic Kingdom soon. It all started when an image reportedly depicting plans for the refurbishment surfaced online (you can click the image to enlarge it in a new window): The plans call…

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Finalists announced for Orlando's 67 Days of Smiles contest
By July 23, 2009

Orlando’s 67 Days of Smiles finalists were revealed today by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Orlando CVB). The finalists are vying for a $25,000 job spending 67 Days in Orlando experiencing all of the attractions offered in the renowned land of theme parks and alligators, and sharing their daily adventures with a global…

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Behind-the-scenes at 'Back To Neverland' with Walter Cronkite
By July 18, 2009

The sad news of legendary newsman Walter Cronkite’s recent death at 92 years old has Disney fans remembering his contributions to Walt Disney World theme parks. While many remember Cronkite as the narrator of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth attraction from 1986 to 1994, he was also featured in a 9-minute film entitled Back To Neverland at what…

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