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Universal Orlando announces music line-up for 2013 Rock the Universe

Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe returns this fall on Sept. 6 and 7, 2013 featuring live performances from more than a dozen bands in Christian rock. Headliners this year include Grammy winners: Lecrae, Casting Crowns and Switchfoot, Dove Award winner Chris Tomlin and American Idol finalist, Colton Dixon.

Fourth annual forum offers a chance to speak with theme park designers and bid on rare props

The Entertainment Designer Forum is coming back to the Orange County Regional History Center for the fourth year in a row on March 8, 2013. It will feature some of the top creative minds behind Central Florida’s theme parks giving panels, talking to fans and auctioning off rare theme park memorabilia for charity.

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‘Days of Our Lives’ stars to meet fans at Universal Orlando

Stars of NBC’s daytime drama “Days of Our Lives” will be attending a fan event at Universal Orlando on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Fans will be able to meet their favorite stars of the show, attend a Q and A session and more at both CityWalk and Universal Studios (theme park admission required).

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Universal ‘Backstage to Onstage’ to be showcased at The History Center

Universal Orlando Resort and the Orange County Regional History Center will be debuting “A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort” on Jan. 26, 2013. This exhibit will give visitors an exclusive look at the extensive process that goes into bringing the theme park’s annual events such as: Halloween Horror Nights,…

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Five-millionth Butterbeer served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Orlando Resort recently celebrated the five-millionth Butterbeer served within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One thousand guests were given complimentary Butterbeers to mark the moment, with many of them sporting “Butterbeer mustaches.”

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Mannheim Steamroller, Macy’s Parade and The Grinch return for holidays at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando’s Holiday celebration returns this year with more performances by Mannheim Steamroller, the Grinch taking over Seuss Landing and more. Accompanying them will be the annual Macy’s Holiday Parade, special decorations and holiday festivities throughout the whole resort from Dec. 1, 2012 through Jan. 1, 2013.

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It’s official! Transformers: The Ride – 3D coming to Universal Studios Orlando next Summer

After months of speculation and rumors, Universal Orlando Resort has made it official. Autobots and Decepticons will be battling it out in Transformers: The Ride – 3D starting next Summer. The attraction will be located in the middle of Universal Studios Florida, near the Shrek attraction.

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Universal Orlando to have a ‘big’ announcement on Nov. 1 – Transformers is rumored but is there more than meets the eye?

Universal Orlando Resort teased on their Facebook page that something big is coming to their parks soon. If you’ve been to Universal Studios lately, you can see that’s clearly the case with two big construction projects going on. One is rumored to be a Transformers ride and the other the Wizarding World of Harry Potter…