Universal survey reveals new details about Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion
Universal recently sent out a survey asking former guests their opinions on some details recently announced about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion.
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Movie Review: Jurassic Park worth seeing again in 3D
If you haven’t watched the original Jurassic Park movie recently, the new 3D version, in theaters now, is worth seeing. Overall the movie looks great in 3D and still holds up on the big screen 20 years later.
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Five-millionth Butterbeer served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando Resort recently celebrated the five-millionth Butterbeer served within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One thousand guests were given complimentary Butterbeers to mark the moment, with many of them sporting “Butterbeer mustaches.”
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Mannheim Steamroller, Macy’s Parade and The Grinch return for holidays at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando’s Holiday celebration returns this year with more performances by Mannheim Steamroller, the Grinch taking over Seuss Landing and more. Accompanying them will be the annual Macy’s Holiday Parade, special decorations and holiday festivities throughout the whole resort from Dec. 1, 2012 through Jan. 1, 2013.
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Ride-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon races along the red track. The Hungarian Horntail darts along the blue track. Here’s a view of Hogwarts Castle that we’ve never been able to…
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Universal Orlando testing new ride reservation system
Universal Orlando is testing a whole new system to skip the lines at select attractions. Instead of their Universal Express pass, the Universal Ride Reservation System lets guests reserve the time they want to ride using a small interactive pager.
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Views from Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall, as seen from high-tech camera glasses
Join us as we travel full circle around each of the four views of Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall, as seen from a pair of new high-tech camera eyeglasses. Loose articles like handheld cameras are not permitted on this ride. So we’ve never been able to share these splendid views until now.
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Amusement Musings: To experience life among wizards and witches
By Elizabeth de Graaf My Hogwarts letter was safely stowed in my bag – my owl was hooting beside me, and I was anxious for my day to start. OK, I didn’t have a letter or an owl, but I was still on my way to Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For…
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Fourth of July 2012 celebrations at Central Florida’s theme parks
Central Florida’s many theme parks will light the night skies July 4, 2012 with special pyrotechnic shows, including a patriotic display at Magic Kingdom, a rock’n’roll spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Red, Brick and Boom at Legoland Florida and more.
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Stars in the Parks: ‘Victorious’ cast enjoys the Wizarding World
The cast of Nickelodeon’s hit TV series, “Victorious,” visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 8, 2012.