Update on mini golf at Universal CityWalk – Hollywood Drive-In Golf
Giant menancing slugs and other alien creatures are invading Universal CityWalk as part of the theming of a new miniature golf course. Here’s a look at the construction status.
Status of the new Universal Studios lagoon show, and other park updates
Work continues on development of a new lagoon show at Universal Studios Orlando. No announcement has been made about the show. The three floating stages recently soared into the air.
‘Significant expansion’ announced for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Not many details have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a ‘Significant expansion’ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The Universal Studios Hollywood park in California will also be getting its own Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Yearly tent sale at Universal Orlando, public welcome
A little-known bit of fun each December is looking for a sign at the Universal cast entrance. The sign says: Tent Sale, Public Welcome. All you can do is drive by each weekend, hoping to spot the sign. When you spot the sign, you immediate turn into cast parking eager to shop for deals. The…
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.
Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to sing in the New Year at CityWalk
New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk will combine live music, all-you-can-eat cuisine and access into the seven CityWalk nightclubs. This ticketed event allows party-goers to enjoy live music by Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as well as a pub crawl through seven clubs.
History Center gives guests a behind the scenes look at Universal Orlando
“The Serious Art of Make-Believe” is a limited-time exhibition at The Orange County Regional History Center, which goes behind the scenes in Universal’s Art and Design Department. The exhibit runs until April 29, 2012.
Macy’s, Grinch and Mannheim Steamroller return for the holidays at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando will be celebrating the holidays from Dec. 3 until Jan. 1, 2012 with special events and activities inside both theme parks as well as all three on-site hotels.
Cinesphere 360 ‘movie balls’ removed from Universal Studios lagoon
This aerial photo from April 2011 shows four spheres in the Universal Studios Florida lagoon. These spheres were removed a few weeks ago and have not returned. The four-story-tall, 360-degree projection “cinespheres” were featured in the seasonal “Universal 360” closing fireworks show. The spheres also were used some years in Halloween Horror Nights, and were…
Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Dragon Challenge coasters will no longer ‘duel’
After a couple of incidents, the Dragon Challenge “dueling” coaster (formerly known as Dueling Dragons) located in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park will no longer duel.