Tag: Flight of the Hippogriff
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 08/07/16 – Disneyland Show
In the news this week, Disney confirms the end of all of its special Diamond Celebration entertainment, Walt Disney Imagineering downsizes, and Tom & Nancy have a review of the Frozen Pre-Show, plus Mary Jo & Nancy discuss their recent visits to Universal Studios Hollywood. To get in touch with the team, check out our…
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DIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/18/16 – Universal Show
In this week’s show, we discuss our experience at this year’s Universal Mardi Gras, as well as share some thoughts from a listener about The Wizarding World of the West. Want to get in touch? Check out our contact page. Subscribe to the DIS YouTube Channel – Be the first to watch! The DIS YouTube Channel…
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Two Years Later, Potter Still Packs Them In
The scene – An early fall Wednesday morning at the turnstiles of Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Truth be known Islands of Adventure is my second favorite theme park in Central Florida behind EPCOT. I always try and pay a visit to IOA whenever I’m in town. This visit I was curious to see how soon…
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A Weekend of Wizardry and Magic with the DIS Unplugged
Wands, wizards, and muggles were abundant this past Saturday night, Dec 10th inside Islands of Adventure’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The DIS and Dreams Unlimited Travel threw a party for its customers, forum visitors, and fans of the vacation planning website. To learn more about the amazing weekend events and activities, continue through the…
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Video: Surprise Access to Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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…
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Harry Potter and the Stifling Horde: Summer 2010 Review
When planning our 2010 family summer vacation there was no question where we were headed. My girls, Maggie (age 12) and Evie (age 9), are huge Harry Potter fans. When they heard about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, they begged and pleaded to go. We knew it…
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Harry Potter Opening Weekend: Universal Orlando’s Dark Mark
An Onsite Report From Aaron DelPrince We’ve waited anxiously for the new land in Islands of Adventure to officially open to the public. Friday, June 18th was the date, and Lord Voldemort must have sent the Dark Mark into the air to summon not only the Death Eaters, but the entire Muggle world to descend…