Posted on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @ 07:19 AM
Win a Trip to Grand Opening of Harry Potter & The Wizarding World
The following article courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
The Universal Orlando Resort is running a contest in which you can win a trip to the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure.
The grand prize is a trip for four to Orlando to participate in the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter sometime in Spring 2010. The official rules state that the specific grand opening dates are not yet determined. Trip package includes roundtrip plane tickets, three nights at a Universal Partner Hotel, and four 2-park Unlimited tickets.
Beyond the grand opening trip, other Potter-related prizes include magic wands, video games, DVDs, and other collectibles.
To enter, visit www.theroadtohogwarts.com and follow the instructions to fill out the registration form. In addition to the basic entry, completing various activities, like watching video clips or downloading wallpaper, will earn you additional entries into the contest.
Each participant can earn up to twenty-three entries throughout the course of the contest. The sweepstakes ends on Dec. 18, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET. with winners selected by the end of the year.
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Posted on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 @ 08:16 AM
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Update at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Video and Photos
The following article courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
It's time again for an update on the construction of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure. There's a lot more to see since our last update as Hogwart's Castle is starting to really look like a castle. The new area of the park is set to open next spring.
Let's start with our first video update, then some photos for a more detailed look, then we'll end with a video from the land's designers walking us through the whole area.
This building, seen from the bridge from The Lost Continent to Jurassic Park, will be the Three Broomsticks restaurant. To the right is Zonko's joke shop, which will be on your left as you enter the Wizarding World.
The best view of the castle is as you're leaving Dueling Dragons. But this view will eventually be going away when they close the ride to start converting it to Dragon Challenge.
You can also see the queue area for the already closed Flying Unicorn ride from the Dueling Dragons queue. Flying Unicorn will become Flight of the Hippogriff.
So, there you have it...The latest update for Harry Potter and the Wizarding World at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure set to open next year....
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Posted on Tue, Sep 01, 2009 @ 08:43 AM
Many are saying that the Disney World purchase of Marvel is very Unfair
The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is investigating whether the Board of Directors of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL) breached its fiduciary duty to its shareholders in agreeing to sell the Company to The Walt Disney Company for $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares, which translates to approximately $50.00 per share.
The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith believes that the deal is suspicious because it appears from a review of the Company's financial statements that the inherent value of the Company's stock is greater than $50.00 per share and also because it appears that Marvel did not conduct a fair bidding process to ensure that the Company sold for the best price possible.
Posted on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 @ 06:22 AM
Universal Has Added it's Official Page to Facebook
Universal Orlando has just launched an official fan page on Facebook for their Halloween Horror Nights event. They've promised their Facebook fans frequent updates and exclusive details about this year's event, Halloween Horror Nights 19: Ripped From the Silver Screen. Fans will be able to participate in live Halloween Horror Nights Q&A sessions on the page with Universal Orlando's entertainment team throughout the event.
For the first session, fan questions posted between 3 and 3:30 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 27 will be answered by Michael Roddy, manager of show development for Universal Orlando Entertainment. (You can see the teaser video Roddy recorded for us below.) Fans are encouraged to leave their questions on the Halloween Horror Nights Facebook page during that time for Roddy to answer.
To become a fan of Halloween Horror Nights on Facebook, visit facebook.com/halloweenhorrornightsorlando
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*The following article is courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine*
Posted on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 @ 04:39 PM
Watch The Wolfman Trailer from Universal Pictures
Below is the new trailer for Universal Studios "The Wolfman" which is due in theaters Feb.2010....
Also, as you know or may not know, The Wolfman is also going to be part of this years main theme at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights which starts in Sept only at Universal Orlando..
Each year Universal Studios has used a different theme and has had much success with each passing year, and this year, with the theme being straight from the movies, The Wolfman along with Chucky from "Childs Play" and Jigsaw from "Saw" Halloween Horror Nights is sure to be the best one yet..
So watch the trailer, enjoy and hope to see you at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2009.
Posted on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 @ 11:35 AM
Universal Studios Testing Rip Ride Rockit with Real People
The following article is courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
The new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando may finally be opening soon after a long delay. The ride was open for all Universal employees to ride last night. And if all went well with that test, it may have a soft opening for park guests as soon as 2 p.m. today.
Orlando Attractions Magazine reader Mickey who works at the Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Studios City Walk and was able to ride it twice last night. Here's his report:
I pulled in to the Ikea parking lot at about 6:15 p.m. to buy some furnishing for my new place. Before I turned off my car, I received a text message from my sister, who works at Blue Man Group, that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit would be opened until 9:30 p.m. for Universal Orlando team members. At that time, I promptly headed towards Universal Orlando without a moment to lose.
They didn't let us enter using the normal queue entrance. They made all team members go through the backlot/soundstage area. The locker rentals were free for a three and a half hour window. They were strictly enforcing "NO LOOSE ARTICLES" on the ride. They even wanted me to put my ball cap in the locker!
I rode the first time by myself and waited about 25 minutes. While waiting, they show you videos on how to pick your music once you've finally boarded the vehicle. They also go through all the categories and show you some clips from the featured songs. There are a ton of fans and water misters in the staging area, and even though I was waiting in the evening time, it was "cooler" in the line.
I picked Sabotage by the Beastie Boys as my first song, and it really worked well with the ride. It was tall, it was fast and it wasn't too loud. Dare I say it ... I may like it more than the Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster!
There are kiosks at the ride exit where you can look up your own picture and video. The on-ride video wasn't functioning for the preview unfortunately. Also, several potential riders were turned away because the ride vehicles couldn't accommodate them. Hopefully Universal puts a sample car at the front of the attraction to avoid people waiting the entire line to get to the front and be turned away. Also, if you are too tall, you won't be able to ride! Lots of restrictions, but after riding it, I can see why. It is very intense, and I cant wait to ride it again and again!
Mikey was also Twittering (@justmikeyhrc) about his experience and described the ride as "More thrilling than Manta, but a different experience. Definitely more intense than Revenge of the Mummy."
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Posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 @ 08:44 AM
The Miss America Girls Visiting Universal Studios Orlando
*Article, Photo & Video courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine*
Contestants for the Miss America 2010 pageant got together for the first time for a few hours yesterday (Aug. 12, 2009) at the Universal Orlando Resort, enjoying the many rides and attractions found within the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks.
The girls were met just outside the entrance to Universal Studios for a quick photo shoot before heading into the park. While large groups of park goers wearing the same color shirt is not unusual to see in around any of Orlando's many attractions, it was definitely a uniquely head-turning sight for many guests (and ourselves) to spot such a group comprised entirely of attractive young women.
Following the shoot, the girls walked through the Universal Studios streets with the group as they began their day of riding the movies. With the pageant world of big hair, sashes, and evening wear temporarily put aside, the girls were ready to take on the arguably equally bizarre worlds of Jaws and The Mummy - though they still had plenty of big smiles and friendly waves to offer.
Below is a six-minute video that Orlando Attractions Magazine shot as they tagged along for the first couple of hours of the girls' day at Universal Studios. (And guys: I'm willing to bet you'll enjoy this video too, even if you're not a Miss America fan.)
This was the first time this group of Miss America contestants had all spent time together and it seemed like they were getting along very well. They were excited to be in the theme park capital of the world and enjoying the all of the sights and sounds around them.
When we left them, they were on their way to Men in Black: Alien Attack, removing dangling hoop earrings and loose sunglasses after being warned that the ride tends to spin. It seemed like the day at Universal was going to be filled with nothing but fun and friendship - but I imagine all that will change when January 2010 rolls around and it’s time for the girls to put their pageant faces on in their quests for the title of Miss America.
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Posted on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 @ 01:15 PM
Universal Studios Orlando Raising Ticket Prices
Well a little after a week that Disney World raised it's ticket prices, Universal Studios has now done the same..The price now for 1 Day at either Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure is going from $75 to $79 plus tax...That's $83.74 for 1 Day 1 Park.
Like I said in a past post a about a week ago, I really can't believe that in these tough economic times that we are in, that Disney World or Universal Orlando would even consider raising their prices.
They talk about how attendance is down and that they are trying to come up with all these promotions to get more people to the theme parks, then why would they raise the price?
I give it about a year to year and a half befor it will cost the average adult $100 to get into the parks for 1 Day. What a joke..
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Posted on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 @ 07:46 AM
Photo Shoots at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is offering an new exclusive opportunity to come face-to-face with the stars of SeaWorld Orlando's most popular shows. During the four and a half to five hour "Animal Shows and Photo Tour", guests will sit in priority reserved seats for the "Believe" Shamu Show, Blue Horizons whale and dolphin show, and Clyde & Seamore Take Pirate Island sea lion and otter show.
Article & Photo's courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
Immediately following each show, the guests will pose with Shamu, a dolphin and a sea lion or walrus at the respected stadiums. Plus, guests will get up close and personal with a penguin and a clydesdale. Each participant will receive a photo CD filled with their memorable SeaWorld experience.
The cost is $125 for adults and $100 for kids. Children under three are free. This cost is in addition to theme park entrance.
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Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 @ 07:51 AM
Universal Studios Orlando & Halloween Horror Nights 2009
Universal Orlando is telling the world that “it’s never too soon to start panicking” with the launch of their website for Halloween Horror Nights 2009.
While details are scarce at this point, they have released this year’s event dates as followed: Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 & 31
Here is the description of Halloween Horror Nights 2009 from www.halloweenhorrornights.com:
Once again, your worst nightmares will soon be taking shape in the shadowy darkness of one of the country’s premier annual Halloween events—Universal Studios Orlando® Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights®.
On select nights in September and October, Universal Studios Orlando Florida® theme park is transformed into a nightmarish labyrinth of haunted houses, outrageous live shows, and electrifying scare zones while an army of mutants, monsters and maniacs roam the darkened studio streets.
Now in its 19th year, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights annually drawing hundreds of thousands of horror fans from around the globe to this one-of-a-kind event. In fact, 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 Studios Orlando is the best in the business… Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate Halloween experience.”
This year promises to break new ground by being the most immersive horror experience ever. Every step, every turn takes you into a new realm of fear. In the houses or on the streets, there is nowhere safe and nowhere you can hide. It’s the greatest exhibition of pure terror ever unleashed anywhere, and you can experience it all, LIVE, only at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights.
Advance tickets for Halloween Horror Nights are now on sale for $69.99 plus tax, though we don’t recommend ever paying full price for Halloween Horror Nights tickets, as there are always numerous discounts to be found, especially for Florida residents.
Also on sale is the Frequent Fear pass, which grants access to Halloween Horror Nights for 13 nights of the event. It is available for $69.99 and is valid on September 25, 26, October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28 and 29.
Guests can purchase Halloween Horror Nights 19 tickets at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com or by calling 1-888-467-7677 (HORROR-7). Because of the event’s popularity, tickets for weekend nights, especially those closer to October 31, often sell out quickly.
We’ll keep you updated on all the latest information surrounding this year’s premiere scare-filled event.
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