Universal Studios Hollywood opens new Animation Studio Store featuring Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty is joining Universal Studios Hollywood, taking up residence at the park’s all-new Animation Studio Store, now open.
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Spooky Empire will roll out the red carpet for Hollywood icons this October
Spooky Empire, the annual thriller and horror convention, has announced the reunion of the cast of “Sixteen Candles” with the attendance of Molly Ringwald, John and Joan Cusack, and Anthony Michael Hall during their convention at The Hyatt Regency Orlando.
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Universal Orlando website pays tribute to retired attractions
If you miss Jaws, Back to the Future, and other blockbuster rides from the early days of Universal Studios Florida, head over to Universal Orlando’s website to see their new page paying tribute to the resort’s retired attractions.
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Sharknado 3 inflicts mayhem galore at Universal Orlando
By Banks Lee “Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No” aired on SyFy last night, giving us plenty of shark-related destruction from Washington DC to right here in Central Florida.
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Six ways Universal paid tribute to Jaws in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
Muggles (AKA non-magical folks) making their way through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida probably won’t even notice several references to the area’s former tenant. The Jaws ride closed in early 2012 to make way for the Harry Potter expansion, but “Jaws” isn’t totally gone.
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‘London walls falling down’ as part of the Wizarding World Diagon Alley expansion is revealed
Walls have been taken down today at Universal Studios Florida, revealing the London waterfront facades that are part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion.
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Universal Parks & Resorts launch ‘Universal ScreenPlay’ app at Universal Studios Florida
Earlier today, Universal Parks & Resorts launched their latest app entitled, Universal ScreenPlay. It is an augmented reality experience for guests visiting Universal Parks & Resorts by letting them experience their favorite Universal movies and characters in a new way.
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Photo Update: Transformers and rumored Grignotts Bank coaster buildings being enclosed at Universal Studios
Construction continues on the recently announced Transformers: The Ride attraction and the former Jaws area, rumored to be a Wizarding World of Harry Potter London area including a Grignotts Bank roller coaster, at Universal Studios Florida. The photo above shows the partially enclosed building for the rumored coaster.
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‘Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show’, Episode 67 for March 15, 2012
It’s pajama party week! Join hosts Heather Leonardi and A. Ali Flores for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show:
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Aerial view of the Jaws and Wizarding World areas at Universal
We have a video showing a unique view from the air of construction of the former Amity Island/Jaws area at Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Blueprints have also been found online that show what and where buildings might be going in the former Jaws place.
