Photo Finds: Mardi Gras versus Bands, Brew, and BBQ, plus Disney updates – Feb. 12, 2013
By Kevin Yee This week we examine the two promotions of late winter: SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew, and BBQ and Universal’s Mardi Gras.
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Attractions – The Show – Jan. 31, 2013 – Character chats, Universal at The History Center and more
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news and more. On this week’s episode:
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Chef Emeril Lagasse’s new TV show to highlight Orlando eateries
Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse has partnered with the Cooking Channel on a new television program, Emeril’s Florida. This new show focuses on Florida’s many destinations and unique dining, beginning with Orlando as the focus for the show premier episode.
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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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Attractions – The Show – Dec. 6, 2012 – Grinchmas and Christmas Town, plus much more
Join hosts J.L. Knopp and Banks Lee as they bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news and much more. On this week’s episode:
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Photo Finds: Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow, Universal update and more – Nov. 28, 2012
By Kevin Yee The walkthrough soundstage next to Toy Story Mania is now open, showing a projection-heavy eight-minute show that revels in inside jokes and special effects… and is pretty good!
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Events | Holiday | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida
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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PARKsaver: Catch these fall offers from Disney World, Universal and CoCo Key Resort
By Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio and Beci Mahnken Fall is upon us and Winter is right around the corner, which means great deals at Disney Parks and Resorts as well as Universal Orlando Resort. With all the exciting new events and attractions going on here in Orlando, the time has never been better to experience everything…
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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…