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September 29, 2018 By Tharin White 1 Comment

Photo Update: Universal’s Harry Potter roller coaster, Great Hall rumor

Many rumors have risen over this mysterious Harry Potter roller coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Could it be the forbidden forest, or perhaps the courtyard of Hogwarts? And which way does it go anyway? We are here to check out the current progress, and speculate some more. This photo report, with shots provided by Jonathan Rodriguez/Sublime Image Photography, oversees the current construction going on at the Wizarding World.

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Filed Under: Theme Parks Tagged With: aerial, coaster, construction, Harry Potter, helicopter, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, roller, Universal, wizard, Wizarding World

September 10, 2018 By Tharin White 17 Comments

Photo Update: Universal’s Harry Potter roller coaster receives first theming elements

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the largest success Universal’s Islands of Adventure has had since the park first opened. Now, this mystical world is being expanded in a big way with the addition of a brand new, highly-themed roller coaster. This photo report, with shots provided by our contributor, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, oversees the current construction going on at the Wizarding World.

Overview of the Wizarding World

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Filed Under: Harry Potter, Slider, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure Tagged With: adventure, building, coaster, construction, facade, Harry Potter, Island's, of, Orlando, roller, theme park, Universal, Wizarding World

July 16, 2015 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Attractions – The Show – Harambe Marketplace; Thunderbird; latest news – July 16, 2015

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Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]

Filed Under: The Attractions Show Tagged With: africa, attractions, candy, coaster, Disney's Animal Kingdom, drinks, expansion, featured, Florida, Food, fun, harambe, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (Amusement Park), indiana, interviews, launch, market, Marketplace, news, Orlando, Out of the Loop, roller, Santa Claus, section, show, theme park, thunderbird, Travel, Video, Walt Disney World (Tourist Attraction), wing

June 4, 2015 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Attractions – The Show – Coaster announcements; The Republic; latest news – June 4, 2015

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Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Goldman bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]

Filed Under: The Attractions Show Tagged With: announcements, attractions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Amusement Park), coasters, Cobra’s Curse, downtown, experience, featured, Florida, fun, interactive, Mako, new, news, Orlando, roller, Roller Coaster (Industry), SeaWorld Orlando (Amusement Park), sharks, show, snakes, the republic, theater, theme park, Travel, Video

June 1, 2015 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – Big announcements, new Tussauds figures – June 1, 2015

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By Banks Lee

A look back at the week of Tweeted photos from @Attractions Twitter feed [Read more…]

Filed Under: The Weekly Rewind Tagged With: announcements, attractions, big, Busch Gardens, coasters, Cobra’s Curse, featured, figures, Florida, fun, huge, hyper, Madame Tussauds (Museum), Mako, new, news, Orlando, park, party, photos, posts, recap, review, roller, SeaWorld, show, Tampa, theme, theme park, Travel, Twitter, Universal Orlando (Amusement Park), Video, Volcano Bay, water, weekly rewind

March 25, 2015 By Banks Lee 2 Comments

Universal installs metal detectors as part of a test at Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster

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During a brief test this morning at Universal Studios Florida, metal detectors were placed at the entrance to Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster to help keep loose articles from being taken on the coaster. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tagged With: article, coaster, detection, detectors, featured, Florida, guests, Hollywood, loose, metal, resort, ride, Rip, Rockit, roller, safety, statement, Studios, test, Universal Orlando

May 13, 2014 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

New details and photos for Escape from Gringotts ride in the Wizarding World expansion

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Bellatrix

Universal Orlando has revealed new details about Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the main attraction found in the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion.

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Filed Under: Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida Tagged With: advanced, attraction, bellatrix, coaster, details, diagon alley, expansion, experience, featured, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, innovative, resort, ride, roller, state of the art, Universal Orlando, voldemort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

April 22, 2014 By Banks Lee 1 Comment

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train welcomes first riders as part of a commercial shoot

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Filming for a new Disney commercial took place today on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, with extras being the first riders on the new attraction.

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Filed Under: Disney, Magic Kingdom, Video, Walt Disney World Tagged With: ad, advertisements, attractions, Cars, coaster, commercial, extras, featured, filming, first, Florida, fun, Magic Kingdom (Amusement Park), new, New Fantasyland, news, Orlando, production, riders, roller, Roller Coaster (Industry), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, shooting, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (Film), spot, swinging, Television, theme park, Travel, TV, vehicles, Video, Walt Disney World

November 26, 2013 By Banks Lee 3 Comments

World’s tallest roller coaster coming to Florida, maybe Orlando

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During the IAAPA Attractions Expo this year, US Thrill Rides announced they will be building the world’s tallest roller coaster in Florida, with rumors indicating it may be located in the Central Florida area. [Read more…]

Filed Under: International Drive, Travel Tagged With: animation, attractions, coaster, featured, Florida, fun, International Association Of Amusement Parks And Attractions (Business Operation), news, Orlando, poler, Polercoaster, roller, Roller Coaster (Industry), S&S, tallest, theme park, Tourism (Industry), tower, Travel, US Thrill Rides, Video, world

May 21, 2013 By Banks Lee Leave a Comment

Fun Spot America’s two new coasters now running, grand reopening June 8

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Huge is about to get huge-er as Fun Spot America has debuted two new coasters as part of an expansion that will almost triple the size of the park off of International Drive. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fun Spot Tagged With: America, attractions, chance rides, coaster, expansion, family, Florida, freedom flyer, fun, gci, great, huge, international, lightning, news, off, Orlando, POV, ride, roller, spot, suspended, theme park, Travel, vekoma, Video, white, wooden

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