PARKsaver: Universal Orlando unveils exclusive Florida Resident summer offers
Now through Aug. 31, Florida residents can purchase a two-park annual pass and get three more months to enjoy both Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure.
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Guest Editorial: One fan’s hope for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion
By Erin McDaniels Since Universal has not released any official details or plans for their Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, I must start by saying this is all just speculation and dreaming, some based on other rumors. While this post will focus on the rumor that the expansion will be London/Diagon Alley themed, please…
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Harry Potter conference returning to Orlando this July – Tickets available for private Wizard World party
Ascendio and their “Night of a Thousand Wizards” are returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July 12 through 15, 2012. Ascendio, dubbed as Infinitus in 2010, is a Harry Potter conference (or convention), and features presentations, music, meet-ups and social events. Their Night of a Thousand Wizards 2 is an exclusive after-hours event at the Wizarding…
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Aerial view of the Jaws and Wizarding World areas at Universal
We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place.
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Enhanced Spider-Man ride opens at Islands of Adventure with some superhero help
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure reopened today with new HD projectors and many other enhancements. The day started off bad as Dr. Doom and Green Goblin started harassing reporters and kids, but they were quickly chased away by Spider-Man and some of his superhero friends.
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Enhanced Spider-Man ride to reopen March 8 – Unlock preview scenes online
Are your spidey senses tingling yet? In just one week, the reanimated and upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will reopen. Set your calendars for Thursday, March 8 as the day to see the all-new 4K digital high-definition animation, hear a new musical score and try on a pair of…
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Photo Update: A look at what’s new and interesting at Universal Orlando – January 2012
We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye.
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Stars in the Parks: ‘Snow White’ visits the Wizarding World
Television and film actress Ginnifer Goodwin explored The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure with friends earlier today. During her visit, Ginnifer showed off her affinity for the Harry Potter books and films by dressing up in a Hogwarts school robe and a Gryffindor scarf. Ginnifer has previously appeared in successful…
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Photo Finds: Farewell tours of Penguin Encounter and Jaws, plus more updates – Week of Dec. 19, 2011
By Kevin Yee The SeaWorld Orlando penguin exhibit will be replaced by a ride in the coming months and years, so we swung by to document the building and exhibit as it exists now (the puffin exhibit is already closed). We did the same for Jaws at Universal, which is rumored to be replaced by…
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Jaws ride and Amity area closing at Universal Studios – Rumors suggest more Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The last time to ride Jaws, and walk through the town of Amity at Universal Studios will be 9 p.m. Jan. 2, 2012. Universal has stated new attraction experience will replace it. While they haven’t said what that will be, rumors suggest it may be more Wizarding World of Harry Potter.