Legoland Florida officials present plans for new theme park
Thousands of eager residents came out to the Winter Haven Orange Dome one night last week to see what Legoland Florida will bring to Central Florida upon opening in fall 2011.
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Stars in the Parks: Miami Heat guard talks LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Disney World
After the Miami Heat gained two megastar free-agents (LeBron James and Chris Bosh), guard Dwyane Wade celebrated with a vacation to Disney World where he stopped by ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to play a fun 3-on-3 game with Mickey Mouse and AAU girls basketball players from South Florida and Louisiana.
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Universal Studios Florida versus Universal Studios Singapore
By Don Gworek It’s fun to compare signs and architecture in sister theme parks. I recently had a chance to visit the new Universal Studios in Singapore and thought I’d take a look at some of the similarities and differences.
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Interviews with the Harry Potter movie stars and Wizarding World designers
During the three-day opening ceremonies for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we had a chance to interview most of the film stars, Universal creative designers and directors from the films who helped create the new area in Islands of Adventure. Here’s a wrap-up of all our video interviews.
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Photo/Video Update: Nighttime in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
We heard the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure would be open all day for the first time, so we headed over around dinner time. This was the first night the new area was open to regular park guests. Before we get to the night shots, let’s look at some of the…
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Gay Days has become one of Orlando's largest attended events
By Don Gworek What began with controversy 20 years ago is now one of Orlando’s top events each year, with attendance larger than many of the biggest convention groups. It started as just one day at the Magic Kingdom and has expanded to a multi-day event at multiple parks.
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Spoiler-filled look at the new 'Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey' ride and the rest of the Wizarding World
Warning! If you like to experience new attractions for yourself without knowing much about them, and you’re planning a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, stop reading now. But if you want to know all about what guests will find in the new area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, read on …
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Video: Star Wars Weekends begins with celebrity motorcade
Today was the opening day for Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Crowds were lined up early this morning to get their exclusive merchandise and Fastpasses to meet the visiting celebrities. The Star Wars celebrities joined characters from the entire Star Wars saga in a grand motorcade at 11:40 a.m.
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Meet Lotso from Toy Story 3 – Hollywood Studios newest character
A new character made his debut this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear (AKA Lotso) from the upcoming Toy Story 3 movie is now meeting guests in the Magic of Disney Animation and dancing in the Block Party Bash parade daily.
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Exclusive interview with the art director of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
We were able to talk with Alan Gilmore, the art director for two Harry Potter films and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, during the Entertainment Designers Forum last night. As you’ll hear in our video below, he tells a few tidbits about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure that…