A Sneek Peek at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Another journey around the edge of Wizarding World of Harry Potter reveals a few new sights, a couple of re-revealed elements and a blockage at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. (Disclaimer: No, we don’t have the exact opening date of Wizarding World. Think “spring.”) Read more »
CITYWALK CALENDAR AND VENUE ENTERTAINMENT – MARCH 2010
CityWalk at Universal Studios Orlando is the hot spot for nightly entertainment, with restaurants, shops, bars, and clubs galore! The Discount CityWalk Party Pass allows for guests 21 and up to receive FREE admission into all the clubs CityWalk has to offer. FREE admission to the CityWalk clubs is included on multi-day Discount Universal Tickets. Read more »
Universal Studios Orlando, Florida welcomes country music star Dierks Bentley at their annual Mardi Gras event this Saturday, February 27th. The concert starts at 8:30 PM at the Music Plaza Stage following the Mardi Gras parade. Mardi Gras is included with park admission and with the purchase of Discount Universal Studios Tickets. Read more »
I will personally have to say that the Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Orlando is fun for the whole family! Not only do they have live concerts and parades, but Universal Studios, Orlando now has a new party zone targeted at children. The Kidzone Krewe Mardi Pardi features a new stage show starring beloved characters and opportunities for beads and face-painting. Read more »
CITYWALK CALENDAR AND VENUE ENTERTAINMENT – FEBRUARY 2010
**SPECIAL EVENTS**
Universal CityWalk Is The Official Mardi Gras After Party!
When the party ends at Universal Studios, the fun is just beginning at CityWalk! On Mardi Gars event nights, your Mardi Gras ticket gives you free admission to select CityWalk clubs. Read more »
Education Program – “Exploring Our Connectedness”
Last Spring, Blue Man Group at Universal Studios Orlando Resort rolled out a brand new education program, called “Exploring Our Connectedness.” After receiving extremely positive feedback from teachers and students, they have decided to bring it back this year! The program will be offered on Thursday, April 22 and Thursday, May 6. Read more »
Ollivander's Wand Shop at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Visitors to the Ollivanders Wand Shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the Harry Potter series. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of Ollivanders will get to experience the same type of magical moment Harry had in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” when a wand ”chooses them.” Read more »
Super Bowl Ad Hints at Flying Broomsticks in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Studios Orlando announced yesterday that they have bought ad time during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7th. The ad will air during the first half of the game. Although the ad is a general promotion for the Universal Studios Orlando Resort, Potterheads are going crazy over the screen grab they released, featuring children flying on broomsticks. Read more »
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios
Orlando Sentinel is reporting that testing is being done on the Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Tests are now being done on the new moving sidewalk feature, which is theoretically going to be facilitating faster loading times, and increasing the guest capacity per hour. Check out this video: Read more »
Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Orlando has released a new high-res image! The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.
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