Universal officially kicked-off their holiday shows and celebrations today. Universal Studios has a lot of holiday decorations up all around the park and their Macy’s Holiday Parade runs daily until Jan. 1, 2008. At Islands of Adventure you’ll find all of Seuss Landing decorated as Whoville. This is also where you’ll be able to see…
Looking for just the right wine to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey? Need an expert to tell you exactly what kind of red wine will complement your standing rib roast on Christmas Eve or looking for a great bottle of bubbly to pop open on New Year’s Eve? The wine experts at Loews Hotels at…
Universal Orlando Resort has released their plans for the holiday season. These include some new things and returning favorites. Most events run Dec. 1 through Jan. 1. Universal Studios: Macy’s Holiday Parade This seasonal favorite is full of authentic balloons and floats direct from America’s favorite parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. You’ll also enjoy festive…
Universal Orlando will soon unveil a new attraction called “Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You.” It will replace the current Earthquake attraction. Earthquake closed permanently today as work began on the new experience. Initial construction has already been underway inside the attraction for several weeks. Disaster is expected to open…
I took a trip to Universal yesterday with my 8-year-old son. As we were exiting Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, I noticed an empty can sitting on a shelf. Besides the bad example of littering, I noticed something else — it said Duff on it. But it wasn’t a Duff beer, it was a Duff energy…
Universal Parks & Resorts has partnered with the Environmental Media Association to present the week-long “Green is Universal” events in Orlando and Hollywood Nov. 5 to 10. The program will include celebrity kick-off events at both parks, “Eco-Fairs” featuring related information, entertainment and displays, daily events for employees and guests and giveaways of recycled or…
I didn’t expect it to open so soon, but the new Kwik-E-Mart is open for business (no loitering). Located in the former Back To The Future building, the store carries all sorts of Simpsons merchandise such as T-shirts, DVDs, mugs, glasses, action figures, and lots more. Even though there’s a sign, you can’t buy Squishies,…
It’s official: Kwik-E-Mart is coming to Universal Studios. While attending Halloween Horror Nights last night, I saw that the construction walls were down that were covering up the old Back To The Future store, next to the old ride. I was hoping they’d turn it into a Simpsons store, but they’ve done one better and…
Every evening this week we’ve been getting weird calls at the magazine. The first night it was a chain saw and maniacle laughing, the next night it was creepy music and some other weird sounds, last night it was creepy music with kids singing a scary counting sound, “Five, Six Grab your Crucifix”. I’m telling you,…
How many Simpsons characters do you know? Would you buy a Duff beer at a theme park? How about a Krusty burger? Who’s you favorite Simpsons character? Would you take the time when you arrived at the park to set up your cell phone to receive text messages giving you updates to how long the…
