From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando will temporarily shut down its Fear Factor Live show and reduce hours at some other attractions across its two-park resort in further cost-cutting steps forced by the nation’s troubled economy. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Wednesday the 3 1/2 -year-old Fear Factor attraction in Universal Studios will close today. The resort…
The first 100,000 completed entries immediately following the airing of each Universal Heroes TV ad during the Super Bowl on February 1st, 2009 will receive a free 2-park 7-day unlimited ticket to Universal Orlando Resort theme parks. Sign up here. Good luck!
Universal Orlando is promising to “make theme park history” with a Super Bowl commercial this Sunday featuring an “unprecedented offer” that is a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. A sneak peek at some scenes from the commercial show a kid dressed up in a homemade superhero costume running around a city full of business people….
Volume 2, Issue 2 (February / March 2009) of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for pre-order! We’re expecting it back from the printer very soon, so orders should be mailed out this week. This new issue includes: • Solving Top Secret Missions with Kim Possible New adventure at Epcot turns guests into undercover agents. • Vehicular…
From orlandosentinel.com: Attention, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals. You, too, Super Bowl freaks. And even you Al Roker devotees. All those factors will come together Saturday when Roker broadcasts live for NBC’s Today show from Universal Orlando. They’re looking for enthusiastic folks to be in the background, not unlike folks who crowd the plaza in…
Tom Felton, who plays the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, poses with a Ministry of Magic sign at Islands of Adventure. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area of the park is set to open next year. Felton was visiting the park with his girlfriend Jade Gordon. Below, they take a…
With a combined total of more than 300 million records sold and a dozen Grammy Awards, this year’s Mardi Gras line-up at Universal Studios features 13 of the most popular names in pop, rock, R&B, country, hip-hop and more. Guests will experience a Mardi Gras concert series with performances by Billboard Chart-topper Ne-Yo, “American Idol”…
Universal Orlando Resort is inviting Gator fans to continue their celebration this Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 as it hosts the Gators National Championship Celebration Day with special savings and entertainment throughout the day. Universal will become Gator Country as they congratulate the National Champion University of Florida Gator football team. The festivities will include: •…
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn meet The Simpsons outside of the Kwik-E-Mart at Universal Studios. Also with the Carters was their daughter Amy and their grandson Hugo Wentzel.
From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando is planning to open a Moe’s Southwest Grill and a Panda Express in the newly emerging quick-service food area of CityWalk, officials said last week. The two restaurants bring burritos and other Tex-Mex dishes, and orange chicken and other Asian dishes, to a dining and entertainment district that until now has…
