News In The Queue: New Universal Resort, ParaNorman, Fun Spot, Star Wars Miniland and more – July 12, 2012
Host Banks Lee brings you all of this week’s attractions and theme park news headlines.
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Characters from the upcoming ‘ParaNorman’ movie now meeting guests at Universal Studios
A couple of zombies have been spotted at Universal Studios and it’s not even time for Halloween Horror Nights. Norman Babcock and two of the mindless zombies from the upcoming animated movie ParaNorman are now meeting guests in the park.
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Time lapse video at Universal Studios Orlando
It’s that time of month again, time for another one of our new monthly time lapse videos. This one features clips of various spots around Universal Studios in Orlando Florida.
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Still time to sign up for Ascendio, Harry Potter convention coming to Universal mid-July
If you love all things Harry Potter then the place to be in July is Ascendio, the follow-up to 2010’s Infinitus at Universal Orlando. They’re planning a full convention with costume experiences, theatrical shows, presentations, YA author readings/signings, meet and greets with Harry Potter film cast members and much more, including a private event in…
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem to officially open July 2, 2012
Universal Orlando has announced Monday, July 2, 2012 as the official opening date for the new Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at Universal Studios.
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Despicable Me ride soft opens for guests at Universal Studios – Photos and Video
Universal Orlando’s new Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem ride opened to all regular park guests yesterday. This new attraction inside Universal Studios is sure to make you smile. Let’s take a look:
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Stars in the Parks: ‘Victorious’ cast enjoys the Wizarding World
The cast of Nickelodeon’s hit TV series, “Victorious,” visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 8, 2012.
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PARKsaver: Universal Orlando unveils exclusive Florida Resident summer offers
Now through Aug. 31, Florida residents can purchase a two-park annual pass and get three more months to enjoy both Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure.
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Video: Universal Orlando’s new Superstar Parade is full of character
Universal’s Superstar Parade had its first run through today at Universal Studios Florida. The parade features characters from SpongeBob Squarepants, Hop, Dora and Diego and Despicable Me. It’s full of live and recorded music, hundreds of street performers, interactive characters, dance numbers and some really detailed floats. Here’s a video of the parade, along with…
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Disney and Universal to begin testing the next version of their ‘skip the line’ passes
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts.