A detailed look at Universal Orlando Resort from above
By Don Gworek The Universal Orlando resort is beautiful from the air, as well as the ground. Join us as we closely examine the elements of the two theme parks from above.
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Some American Express cardholders can ‘relax, refresh, and recharge’ in a new lounge at Universal
American Express cardholder who purchase a multi-park ticket or an Annual Pass at UniversalOrlando.com or at the Universal front gate now have access to a brand new American Express Lounge inside Universal Studios theme park.
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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.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be ‘Open at the Close’ for special fan event
Guests attending the Harry Potter LeakyCon gathering in Orlando this summer will get a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter after close for a special event. The convention runs from July 13 to 17 and is hosted by the popular Potter fansite, The Leaky Cauldron.
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Drive-in movie themed mini golf courses coming to CityWalk
Early next year, you may be putting a golf ball through elaborate movie-style scenes featuring little green men, a cemetery, giant spiders, flying saucer and into the basement lab in a haunted house. “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens” and “Invaders From Planet Putt” miniature golf courses will be opening at CityWalk.
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Universal announces their Summer Concert Series line-up for 2011
For the third year, top musical acts will be taking the stage for six nights this summer at Universal Studios.
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Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville pays homage to the hamburger throughout May
While the hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany its modern day incarnation is very much American. The burger has gained so much notoriety that it has actually earned its own annual holiday month: “National Hamburger Month”. Jimmy Buffett’s restaurants nationwide, including Margaritaville in Universal’s CityWalk, will be celebrating all things burger throughout the month of May.
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Busy days bring out some rarely seen attractions at Universal Orlando
It’s a great week and a not-so-great week to visit Universal Orlando’s two theme parks. It’s not-so-great because with Easter and spring break, it’s one of the busiest weeks of the year. But it’s a great time to visit if you’d like to see some extra entertainment and attractions that aren’t usually in operation. Here’s…
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Universal dropping hints to their new attraction – King Kong, Despicable Me or something else?
Last week Universal Orlando announced on their Facebook and Twitter pages that they’d be dropping weekly hints as to the name of their new attraction. Today, their first hint arrived and the obvious clue points to either King Kong or Despicable Me.
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Many unique theme park items up for auction this Friday
Not only will fans get to hear from many of Orlando’s theme park designers, writers and artists this Friday during the Entertainment Designer Forum, they’ll also have a chance to take home many one-of-a-kind collectables.