Posted on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 by Corey Martin

During the Saints-Colts Super Bowl game this Sunday, Feb 7, viewers will get a sneak peek at the new 20-acre Harry Potter attraction that’s scheduled to open at Universal Orlando this Spring.
Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters -  The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will provide visitors with [...]

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Posted on Monday, 7th December 2009 by Kathy Werling

Universal Orlando Resort started their Holiday celebrations December 5, 2009. Both parks have plenty of activities for the family. Our favorite park is Universal Studios so we headed there on Saturday to see the Macy’s Holiday Parade and the Holiday Concert Series.

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Posted on Tuesday, 15th September 2009 by Dave Parfitt

Update: March 6, 2010, Photo of Hogwarts Express arriving at Hogsmeade Station released by Universal Orlando Resort.

Entering Hogsmeade, guests will see the Hogwarts Express billowing steam.  The train, first described in the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, transports students from London to the wizarding school of Hogwarts.

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Posted on Tuesday, 10th March 2009 by Kathy Werling

Today the new Burger King Whopper Bar restaurant opened at Universal’s City Walk in Orlando Florida.  This is the first restaurant of its kind in the World.

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Posted on Sunday, 11th January 2009 by Will Perry

Wanted to see the progress of Harry Potter World so I headed over to Islands Of Adventure and took a few photos for everyone (couple spy shots included). Looks like its definitely going to be huge. I also wanted to check out the entrance for D&D and was completely disappointed to see what [...]

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