Posted on Friday, 29th July 2011 by Aaron DelPrince

There’s plenty going on at the Universal Orlando resort where it seems lately there are a lot of changes in store for guests.  Here’s a look at new project updates, upcoming events, and some future announcements that are sure to make your visit to Universal Orlando more enjoyable.

Tags: Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Forbidden Journey, Hard Rock Hotel, harry potter and the forbidden journey, Islands Of Adventure, Portofino Bay Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, Universal City Walk, Universal Orlando, Universal Studio, Universal Studios Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Posted on Saturday, 16th July 2011 by Dave Parfitt

For the July 15th midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the AMC Lowes Universal Cineplex movie theater at Universal Orlando CityWalk devoted all 20 screens to screening the film.  However, Universal had another surprise up their sleeve for those devoted fans who lined up to get the very first glimpse of the newest [...]

Tags: butterbeer, Flight of the Hippogriff, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Islands Of Adventure, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Posted on Sunday, 19th June 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Saturday, June 18, 2011, marked the one year anniversary of the Grand Opening of the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park.  Universal marked the occasion with a small ceremony at 9:23 am, the exact time of the opening.  Some of the guests on hand enjoyed free [...]

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Posted on Saturday, 11th June 2011 by Kathy Werling

Yesterday I was invited to visit the all new Grand Reef at Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL.  Discovery Cove is an all inclusive tropical retreat where you can swim with dolphins, snorkel and experience a beautiful under sea world of exotic fish and graceful sting rays, see exotic birds, or just relax and enjoy the [...]

Tags: Coral Reef, Discovery Cove, Dolphins, FL., Grand Reef at Discovery Cove, Orlando, rays, snorkel, stingrays
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Posted on Tuesday, 22nd February 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Cue the Dirty Dancing theme, “I… Had… the Slime of my life, and I’ve never slimed this way before…”  Last year I took a Daddy/Daughter trip to Orlando – just me and my two girls (ages 9 and 12).  On previous trips to Florida we would pass the Nickelodeon Suites on our way to Walt Disney World property.  The [...]

Tags: arcade, Kissimmee, Nick Suites, Nickelodeon Suites, pool, SpongeBob SquarePants
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Posted on Thursday, 27th January 2011 by Dave Parfitt

Thursday, January 27th, Universal Orlando Resort announced Thierry Coup, creative director for the wildly popular Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction, was named Senior Vice President of the Creative Studio at Universal Creative.  Coup started his career creating special effects for film before he was invited by Walt Disney Imagineering to create attractions for Disneyland Resort [...]

Tags: Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, harry potter and the forbidden journey, Islands Of Adventure, Thierry Coup, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Posted on Tuesday, 28th December 2010 by Dave Parfitt

Disney Imagineering Legend Bob Gurr reports on Podcast Cruise 2.0 Disney Legend Bob Gurr was one of the special invited guests of the DIS Unplugged for Podcast Cruise 2.0.  He gave an exclusive presentation with fellow Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway during the 4 night cruise.  Continue after for his unique perspective on the events.

Tags: Bob Gurr, DIS Unplugged Podcast Cruise, Disney Wonder
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