Posted on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 @ 08:25 AM
Universal Studios Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights 2010...20 Years of Fear
THE NATION'S PREMIER HALLOWEEN EVENT
After two decades of nightmarish thrills and unbridled terror, a new era of darkness begins at Universal Orlando Resort. Get ready as Universal takes your greatest fears to a whole new level at Halloween Horror Nights XX: Twenty Years of Fear.
On select evenings every autumn Universal Studios Orlando theme park is transformed into a nightmarish maze of all new haunted houses, electrifying scare zones, and outrageous live shows, while a horde of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.
Tony Timpone, Editor of Fangoria Magazine, said, "After visiting scream parks all across the U.S. for the last 20 years, I can easily say that Universal's is the best in the business… Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate Halloween experience."
Twenty Years of Fear:
Now in it's 20th year, Halloween Horror Nights has become more terrifying than ever imagined possible. No other Halloween haunt presents so many immersive new environments and uniquely original characters, year after year.
The sheer scope of the spectacle, combined with-quality settings, customes and special effects, make Halloween Horror Nights the nation's premier annual Halloween event...Universal Orlando invites you to discover it's orgins, explore the event's growth over the years, and face the iconic images of recent past....
Dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2010:
SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 30
OCTOBER 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 20-24, 27-31, 2010
Below is a video of last years Halloween Horror Nights 2009 opening..(Courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine)
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Here are just 1 of the packages that we have right now with more to come, and remember we can customize any Vacation Package to fit you and your families needs for your trip to Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights 2010!
$349 Halloween Horror Nights & Universal Orlando Package
Universal Studios Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights 2010.....20 Years of Fear
THE NATION'S PREMIER HALLOWEEN EVENT
After two decades of nightmarish thrills and unbridled terror, a new era of darkness begins at Universal Orlando Resort. Get ready as Universal takes your greatest fears to a whole new level at Halloween Horror Nights XX: Twenty Years of Fear.
On select evenings every autumn Universal Studios Orlando theme park is transformed into a nightmarish maze of all new haunted houses, electrifying scare zones, and outrageous live shows, while a horde of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.
Tony Timpone, Editor of Fangoria Magazine, said, "After visiting scream parks all across the U.S. for the last 20 years, I can easily say that Universal's is the best in the business… Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate Halloween experience."
Twenty Years of Fear:
Now in it's 20th year, Halloween Horror Nights has become more terrifying than ever imagined possible. No other Halloween haunt presents so many immersive new environments and uniquely original characters, year after year.
The sheer scope of the spectacle, combined with-quality settings, customes and special effects, make Halloween Horror Nights the nation's premier annual Halloween event...Universal Orlando invites you to discover it's orgins, explore the event's growth over the years, and face the iconic images of recent past....
Dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2010:
SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 30
OCTOBER 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 20-24, 27-31, 2010
Posted on Wed, May 05, 2010 @ 08:11 AM
Universal Studios Orlando Gives us a Clue as to Theme of Halloween Horror Nights 2010
Via: Behind the Thrills, in reference to Haunt Con
"A tree. That was the only clue to HHN 20 given. And it's a pretty big clue if we piece together what we already know for fact (not the stupid 10 house, T2 Bill and Ted, and wedding rumors). What we know is that we will be seeing almost every major icon, and several huge characters come back. What we know is that TJ Mannarino has said this will be a "scrapbook of years past". Though everyone is thinking of a wedding, I see more of a "family reunion". Yes, a family tree. And all of our favorite icons are related. It's one sick and twisted family, and perhaps we'll meet daddy...or mama. Maybe Jack is the proud papa? Doubtful, since Eddie is his brother."
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Posted on Mon, Apr 26, 2010 @ 07:10 AM
Harry Potter New Website of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from Universal Orlando
The following article & photos courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine...
Universal’s official Wizarding World of Harry Potter website has a new feature. From the main page, if you click on Hogsmeade, you’ll be taken to an eye-level view just inside the entrance. From here when you move the mouse pointer left, right, up or down, your view will change, letting you virtually look around.
You can click to move to one of three spots in Hogsmeade. While it won’t let you enter any buildings, you can click to read more information about the surrounding shops, restaurants and rides.
This isn’t like a typical virtual tour, in that it wasn’t created with actual pictures. It’s a walk-through of the computer rendering. But it allows you to see some views we haven’t seen before, such as the snowman in the screen-shot above and the view looking back at the entrance from inside and the entrance to Dragon Challenge.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is set for a grand opening on June 18, but it’s expected to have soft openings before that date. For more new details on the Wizarding World, be sure to watch our exclusive interview with Art Director Alan Gilmore.
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Posted on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 @ 06:41 AM
The Forbidden Journey at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando
Mark Woodbury, the president of Universal creative give you a tour of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure.
You'll see the Portrait Gallery with the first ever look at Hogwart's four founders - Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw. Then you'll see Dumbledore's office, then head into the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom.
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Posted on Wed, Apr 07, 2010 @ 06:35 AM
Take a Look at a couple of stuff at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Following courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid's Hut on their way to the Flight of the Hippogriff family-friendly roller coaster. Just before they board, Hagrid instructs guests on how to properly approach and fly on a Hippogriff. Hagrid's Hut will be seen as part of a feature about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice this Sunday, April 4.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show aired a video today from within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. It offers the best look yet into the new land. You'll see inside many of the stores, inside Hogwarts and a bit of the Flight of the Hippogriff ride.
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Posted on Thu, Apr 01, 2010 @ 06:57 AM
What to expect in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando
One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort - is set for a public grand opening on June 18.
Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience.
And as they live their adventure, guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects - and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter's world.
The new attraction lies deep within Hogwarts Castle, a majestic structure that towers over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - the only place in the world where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter books and films comes to life.
The Adventure
Imagine...
- Meeting Harry, Ron and Hermione as if they were in person
- Soaring over Hogwarts castle with Harry
- Being swept into a Quidditch match
- Feeling the chilling effect of a Dementor
- Exploring your favorite places inside Hogwarts castle
- Living adventures you've only been able to imagine - until now.
The Story
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey draws you into the excitement and chaos of Harry's life. As you venture through Hogwarts Castle, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice, you travel by Floo powder, and begin the adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.
"Guests will experience firsthand a completely new adventure featuring the iconic characters, amazing creatures and recognizable locations they've only read in the books or seen in the films," said Thierry Coup, creative director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
The Location
The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey experience starts as soon as you walk through the gates of Hogwarts. Within the towering Hogwarts Castle, you explore a truly magical place. You journey through iconic locations taken from the films and take in the extraordinary detail of each scene. They include:
- Dumbledore's office: Here, you meet the Headmaster as he welcomes you to Hogwarts
- Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom: Where you first meet Harry, Ron and Hermione
- Gryffindor common room: You meet three additional characters who prepare you for your journey
- Room of Requirement: Here, with hundreds of floating candles above, you take your seat on an enchanted bench and begin the Forbidden Journey
- Other locations: In addition, guests will pass through the Dungeon passageway and hallways of Hogwarts where they will have the chance to see hundreds of wizard portraits from the films, including several magical talking portraits created exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including the four founders of Hogwarts. Guests will even get a glimpse of the Sorting Hat.
The Innovation
This is more than just an attraction and it is unlike any theme park experience ever created. It's a revolutionary, 360-degree theme park experience and first-ever combination of live-action, advanced robotic technology and innovative filmmaking - specially designed and developed for this brand-new adventure.
"We have created an entirely new way to place our guests into the heart of one of the most compelling stories of our time," said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. "What we have done will forever change the theme park attraction experience."
The attraction's newly created ride system envelops guests in filmed action scenes and moves those scenes with them as they travel through the ride, allowing more time in the center of the adventure and with their favorite characters. This fusion of robotic technology and filmed scenes has never been achieved until now. In some cases, technology had to be invented to achieve the highest level of guest experience. The combination of pioneering, state-of-the-art technology, innovative filmmaking and surprises around every corner make this attraction the embodiment of the Harry Potter book and film series-and the future of theme park entertainment.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Quick Facts
- Storyline: As you venture through Hogwarts, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione, who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice you travel by Floo powder, and begin your adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.
- First-ever combination of advanced robotic ride system technology with innovative, immersive filmmaking
- Award-winning composer John Williams oversaw the creation of the attraction's score
- The queue includes the following Harry Potter book and film elements: Headmaster Dumbledore's office, Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, Gryffindor common room, Room of Requirement, and the greenhouse; talking portraits including the Fat Lady and the never-before-seen four founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw; the Sorting Hat, the One-Eyed Witch statue and the Mirror of Erised
- Duration of ride: The full attraction experience, including the queue, takes about an hour
- Number of scenes in the attraction: 12
- Characters (featuring Harry Potter film talent): Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid and Draco Malfoy
- You may also catch a glimpse of Fred and George Weasley, Ginny Weasley and Neville Longbottom
So, as you can see there is going to be alot to do and see when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens on June 18th....
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Posted on Sun, Mar 21, 2010 @ 10:13 AM
Watch The New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer
Now you can watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer online. It has just been released and fans around the globe are dying to see what the movie has in store. Fans of the books will be comforted that the final tale is split into two films as they often omit much-loved chapters and side stories.
The trailer is a teaser trailer so expect the official watch Harry Potter 7 trailer within the next few weeks. The release date is set at November 2010 for Part 1 and July 2011 for part 2, although this could be altered.
The trailer features Daniel Radcliffe and all the other returning characters and sets up the film with a host of shadowy shots and narration about the tasks Harry will face to defeat his nemesis and bring the story to a close.
And don't forget that Universal Studios Orlando is also gearing up for what is going to be one heck of a ride when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open sometime in May at Universal's Islands of Adventure...
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Posted on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 @ 07:16 AM
Your Class Could Win a Trip to Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando
Teachers: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will soon open at Universal Studios Orlando Resort, and if you meet the qualifications, you and your students could be there for the grand opening!
By answering the question "Why is my class extraordinary?" in a short video, you and your class could be part of a group on a three-day, two-night trip to the opening celebration festivities of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. To enter, print and fill out the application form, as well as the minor release form on the next page, read the Official Rules and application guidelines, create your video and mail it all in to:
The Today Show's "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort" Contest c/o The Today Show
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112.
See official rules here.
And if your not the class winner, then you & your family can still be part of the action at Universal Studios Orlando to see Harry Potter & The Wizarding World....
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Posted on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 @ 06:31 PM
Book your Harry Potter Vac
ation Package now for Universal Studios Orlando
Harry Potter should be accepting guests to his new theme-park home by the end of May.
Universal Orlando has starting selling Vacation Packages for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios...The deals are good for travel beginning May 28.
But May 28 is not being considered the grand-opening date for the $200-million-plus expansion of the Islands of Adventure theme park, Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said.
"It's to help people plan their vacations," he said Thursday. "It's a day in which we know we'll be able to deliver everything we're offering them as far as vacation packages."
The resort expects Wizarding World to be in operation before that, but is sticking with its "to be revealed in spring 2010″ mantra. There could be soft-opening dates or previews, as is common with many new attractions.
"Obviously it's our goal to open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as soon as it's ready," Schroder said.
Until Thursday's announcement, Potter fans were forced to play a guessing game on booking reservations.
Rhonda Poelma's 11-year-old daughter Savanna, a Harry Potter fan, convinced her to take a leap of faith on Wizarding World. After talking with a Universal representative on the phone, the Denver mother of two made reservations for early June.
And she lucked out.
"I was just taking a stab in the dark. I went with late spring, post-Memorial Day weekend," Poelma said. "We really wanted to get it in this season while it was still new."
Poelma visited Orlando seven years ago and went to Walt Disney World. This will be her family's first time at Universal, which they will follow with a cruise to the Bahamas.
Setting an opening time frame is an important step, said Ray Braun, a senior vice president at Economics Practice at AECOM, a Los Angeles-based consulting firm that does economic research for the theme-park industry.
"You build your marketing campaign around your big new attractions every year, so you have to build your marketing campaign. It has to be on the front of your brochure, and you have to deliver on that," he said.
"In this case, this is so big, this is like opening a whole new park," Braun said. "This is going to have an inpact on all of Universal's neighbors as well, in terms of the parks. There's going to be an uplift, and I'm sure all of the other parks want to have some knowledge about when that uplift is going to hit too."
At local AAA offices, Wizarding World posters distributed by Universal have created buzz - and questions. Now there's at least a bit more information to go on.
"Once they see the poster, they get all excited and ask about when it is opening," said Vanessa Jones, AAA senior motor club manager of metro Orlando.
"It's people of all ages - old and young," she said. "We're expecting it to be a good attraction for Central Florida and, of course, for Universal."
Wizarding World, which will be included in regular admission to Islands of Adventure, will feature rides, eateries, stores, merchandise and atmosphere based on J.K. Rowling's books and movies about a boy wizard. Universal's version of Hogwarts Castle will house a dark ride, still wrapped in mystery, called Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Hogsmeade Village will feature shops, including Ollivanders, where theme-park guests will be able to buy wands. Two current roller coasters at Islands will be rethemed to be Potteresque.
Universal's media release emphasizes that the "May 28 travel date was set to help consumers with vacation planning and does not represent the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal has announced that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Spring 2010. Specific opening information will come as soon as it is available."
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