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A look inside Halloween Horror Nights 19 haunted houses

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Universal Orlando has released an official video giving you a look inside a few of their haunted houses from Halloween Horror Nights 19 including Saw, Chucky, the Wolfman, Dracula, and Frankenstein. Since our cameras are only allowed to shoot outside the houses, not inside, this video is the closest you’ll get to being there: Halloween…

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Universal Orlando holiday concert series to feature Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, Natalie Cole

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As part of their holiday celebration this year, Universal Orlando Resort is launching a new concert series featuring performances by Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, and Natalie Cole. Mannheim Steamroller (pictured above) performs for the second year in a row at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak will perform on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole will perform on Dec. 19. Here’s…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 scare-by-scare review and video

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 started last night (Sept. 25, 2009) at Universal Studios Orlando. For the second year in a row, I bring you my scare-by-scare review of the event, taking you on a spoiler-free journey through the night’s haunted houses, scare zones and shows. Before we get to the review, here’s a video look…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 begins tonight at Universal Studios

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Tonight is the first night of Halloween Horror Nights 19 at Universal Studios. Below is a quick rundown of the haunted houses, scare zones, and shows you can expect to see at the event. We’ll be posting photos and video after we return tonight. Official Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009 Preview Teaser with the UsherWatch…

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Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009 media invitation and teaser

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Every year, Universal Orlando sends creative invitations to the press to inform them of a Halloween Horror Nights media event. This year, we received a package from the Universal Palace Theater, the setting for Halloween Horror Nights 19. Inside were a few bloody items, including a popcorn box complete with old popcorn, as well as…

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'Saw' teaser video for Halloween Horror Nights 19

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Universal Orlando has released this teaser video for their “Saw” themed haunted house that will be featured in Halloween Horror Nights 19 for 2009: SAW at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 19 2009Watch this video on YouTube Keep watching this blog for more information, video, and photos from Halloween Horror Nights 19 and pick up…

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open Spring 2010, video and concept art

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In a webcast on Sept. 15, 2009, Universal Orlando revealed a few more details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion of their Islands of Adventure theme park. The Wizarding World has been announced to be opening in Spring 2010. The formerly-rumored attraction names were confirmed to be true and the following details…

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Photo Update: Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure seems to be moving along well. It’s set to open in 2010, although Universal officials haven’t said if that means spring, summer or fall. I walked all around the park today checking out the progress. The top photo shows the entrance to the land….

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Possible names for Wizarding World of Harry Potter rides, restaurants, and more

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The Internet has been buzzing over the past couple of days with the possibility of the discovery of a few names of various rides, shops, restaurants, and other elements to be included in Universal Orlando’s upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter addition to their Islands of Adventure theme park. A search on the Web site…

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More Halloween Horror Nights 2009 details and audition information

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Universal Orlando has updated its Halloween Horror Nights site to reflect the movie-based theme of this year’s event. Apparently the fictional “Universal Palace Theater” will be the host to many “unexplained happenings” and “strange events”. The Web site appears to be slowly emerging, piece by piece: If you want to be a part of Halloween…