Universal Orlando Resort may be actively looking to improve the experience on the Hogwarts Express ride. Universal City Studios LLC, a sister division of Universal Orlando Resorts, has filed a patent entitled “Display for immersive window effect”. It looks to improve on the curved windows or displays used on attractions by adding more angles of perception to the…
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The very popular “American Horror Story” is making a return engagement to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights for 2017. The goulish FX television series will be featured at this fall’s event in a brand new haunted-house maze at Universal Studios theme park. It will include three installments from the anthology. Along the way, guests will encounter serial killer…
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Dragon Challenge rumors persist online about the possible closure of Dragon Challenge somewhere down the road to make way for a new Wizarding World experience. The online whispers speculate that it will be based around the burgeoning “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise that has recently been rolled out by Warmer Bros. Having enjoyed the first film immensely we could totally see why Universal might…
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Universal Orlando Resort’s infamous Halloween Horror Nights is just 7 months away and now the official dates for the 2017 scare fest have been posted up on the official website. HHN will begin Sept. 15 and run on 34 select nights between then and Nov. 4. That’s three more nights than in 2016 and the most in the event’s history, Universal…
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Universal Orlando Resort has been tinkering with photo validation technology at some popular attractions within the theme parks. Guests staying at Universal’s on-site hotels and carrying an Universal Express Unlimited Pass were involved in the test this week. They were asked to stand in a particular spot, put their pass — which incorporates a headshot — on a ledge and look…
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Universal Orlando Resort has announced it is dropping the parking garage fee for all Universal visitors who arrive after 6 p.m. The price of parking has definitely varied over the years at Universal, although the most recent policy did offer complimentary parking to Florida residents after 6 p.m. The enormous dual parking garages, which hold 18,000 vehicles, provide spaces for…
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Universal Orlando Update – Mardi Gras, that annual bead-throwing, spice-flavored, Louisiana -inspired festival is once again back at Universal Orlando. For 2017 that means the festivities — including the parade — will take place for 50 consecutive nights. The big music concerts will be held on 12 select nights, beginning with a rousing performance by Trace Adkins at…
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Universal Orlando Resort has officially set a grand opening date for it’s Volcano Bay water park which is currently under construction. The attraction will be open to the general public as of May 25th 2017. The resort has been sending out media invites for coverage starting on Wednesday starting May 22nd culminating with “a spectacular grand…
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Universal Orlando Update – “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” has an official opening date – the race begins April 6 at Universal Studios Florida. Those of us who live stateside heard Jimmy announce it last night on his show. You’ll be able to get the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience by getting up close and personal…
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Universal Orlando Resort Update – Having earlier this year announced a new partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts and Nintendo we can now update you on this historic collaboration and share a glimpse of the creative vision behind it. Imagine the fun of stepping right into a larger-than-life Nintendo adventure. Gigantic Piranha Plants spring to…
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