Photo/Video update: Helicopter tour above Wizarding World of Harry Potter
For this February 2010 update, we take a peek above the construction walls – way above. Come fly with us to check out the progress of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. No, we didn’t use a magical broomstick. Thanks go to Air Florida…
Universal sales manager tells of frog choir, other details for Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Lakeland Ledger newspaper covered a recent meeting of Central Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association. The guest speaker was Sarak Holt, sales coordinator at Universal Studios Orlando. In the meeting she reveled a few new facts about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. She told the group they were…
Wizarding World Potter package offers early admission, breakfast at Three Broomsticks
Universal is now offering a special Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package. For travel starting May 28, the package includes: • Early Park Admission to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. • A traditional British breakfast at the Three Broomsticks – one per person. • Commemorative Grand…
Disney celebrates volunteers with a world record, special concert – Photos and Videos
Against the backdrop of a world-record sculpture of canned goods at Epcot last Thursday, Disney Parks officials announced a major milestone with its Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program. Since the program’s launch only six weeks ago, more than 600,000 people in the United States, Puerto Rico…
Video: Disney World's UK sister city honored at the Magic Kingdom
The city of Swindon, England was officially honored yesterday at Walt Disney World when a plaque marking the twinning of the Wiltshire town with the popular Florida resort was unveiled at the Magic Kingdom. The twinning ceremony was attended by Cllr David Wren, the mayor of Swindon; Angellica Bell,…
New Busch Gardens attraction lets you pretend to be a TV animal expert
Have you ever wondered how much concentration it takes for someone like Jack Hanna or Julie Scardina to do a television interview while holding a cute but squirmy animal? How do you focus on what you’re saying when you’ve got an owl monkey nuzzling your neck or a bush…
