Posted on Friday, 12th March 2010 by Kathy Werling

I am asked quite often by tourists if they should visit the Kennedy Space center on their Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando vacation.  My answer is always yes.
Let me say that I am a child of the Space Age.  I can remember the days when we would have a TV in the classroom to [...]

Tags: Cape Canaveral, Challenger, Discover KSC: Today and Tomorrow Tour, Kennedy Space Center, Then and Now tour, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World
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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 [...]

Tags: commercial, Harry Potter, harry potter theme park, Islands Of Adventure, super bowl ad, Universal Orlando
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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.

Tags: Chris Isaak, Islands Of Adventure, Mainheim Steamroller, Natalie Cole, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios
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Posted on Saturday, 21st March 2009 by Kathy Werling

The stars of the CBS soap opera Guiding Light have been filming at Universal Orlando this week.  The shows will be shown in April. They held a one hour meet the stars in the Fear Factor stadium this morning.

Tags: Guiding Light, Mardi Gras, Universal Orlando
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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.

Tags: Burger King, Islands Of Adventure, Universal City Walk, Universal Orlando, Whopper
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Posted on Monday, 2nd March 2009 by Pete Werner

A night at Universal Orlando for Mardi Gras

Tags: Mardi Gras, orlando vacation, Universal Orlando, universal party
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Posted on Wednesday, 25th February 2009 by Pete Werner

In spite of the economy, Universal (like Sea World) plans to unveil new attractions this year, starting with Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit - a new coaster slated to open sometime this spring (early May is what we’re hearing).
The site - http://www.hollywoodrockit.com touts the attraction as being “the most personalized and immersive roller coaster experience [...]

Tags: hollywood rip ride rockit, Universal Orlando
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