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Paperwork Submitted But Universal Plans Still Under Wraps

By anaximander on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 | No Comments

Mum’s still the word when it comes to the Jaws and Amity Island replacement at Universal Orlando. However, the resort obviously has something in mind. Reports WESH.com: Now, Universal has filed paperwork with a state agency requesting permission to re-grade the site. The site plans, submitted by Universal and Orlando firms Highland Engineering and PVK [...]

Spider-Man Ride on Hiatus

By anaximander on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 | No Comments

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man closed Feb. 7, but fans needn’t worry. It’s only for a month or so while workers upgrade the ride with 4K digital high-definition technology. In the previous incarnation, passengers wore 3-D glasses while riding in a news van that’s following Spidey while he fights off the bad guys.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Boon to Universal Orlando

By anaximander on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 | No Comments

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is breaking records at Universal Orlando Resort. The much-anticipated theme park opened just a year ago at Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Universal Ratchets Up Potter Excitement

By anaximander on Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Right on the heels of the final Harry Potter film, Universal has big plans to keep the magic alive.

Universal Orlando gives Pottermania a Boost

By anaximander on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

Just when we were wondering about the effects of the latest and last installment of Harry Potter filmography on Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, WESH reported that fans attending “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ at CityWalk got a sweet surprise.

Orlando Top Destination for Theme, Water Parks

By anaximander on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 | No Comments

Universal Orlando has been named among the top theme parks by two different theme park groups. Theme Park Insider ranked Universal’s Islands of Adventure as best theme park for the second year, while Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), which listed best theme parks and water parks in the world, named Islands of Adventure number 12 and Universal [...]

Universal follows Disney in raising prices

By anaximander on Monday, June 20th, 2011 | No Comments

Fresh on the heels of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort has raised its prices. Would you expect anything else?

Universal Announces ‘Despicable Me Addition,’ Spider-Man Upgrade

By anaximander on Friday, May 20th, 2011 | No Comments

When we wrote about the closing of the Jimmy Neutron ride in early April, we noted that “Despicable Me” was rumored to be a replacement. Universal Orlando 2011 co-author Seth Kubersky surmised that as well, stating on Fox 35 News, “It’s a recent film hit of Universal’s. It’s a film that Universal owns so they [...]

Universal Orlando Packs ‘Em

By anaximander on Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Seth Kubersky, co-author of Universal Orlando 2011: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure, has been keeping up-to-date on happenings at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as a contributor to the Orlando Weekly blog. The combined Easter week and spring break crowds, he said, are setting records for attendance, contributing in general [...]

Universal Says “Don’t Visit Harry Potter — Yet”

By anaximander on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 | No Comments

Universal Orlando has been overwhelmed with the response to the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and is having trouble coping. They’ve gone so far as to advise people to skip the attraction altogether … at least until after 3 pm when maybe, just maybe, the crowds will be a little thinner. Hotel [...]

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Archive for the ‘Islands of Adventure’ Category

Paperwork Submitted But Universal Plans Still Under Wraps

Spider-Man Ride on Hiatus

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Boon to Universal Orlando

Universal Ratchets Up Potter Excitement

Universal Orlando gives Pottermania a Boost

Orlando Top Destination for Theme, Water Parks

Universal follows Disney in raising prices

Universal Announces ‘Despicable Me Addition,’ Spider-Man Upgrade

Universal Orlando Packs ‘Em

Universal Says “Don’t Visit Harry Potter — Yet”

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