Universal Studios has dramatically revamped its approach to its nighttime spectaculars and the resulting visual extravaganza “Cinematic Celebration,” debuted this week in front of some lucky guests. There’s no official opening date yet – the new presentation was reportedly still in ‘technical rehearsal’ so some pyro technic effects were eliminated due to a passing storm, but…
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Hey kids! Dinosaur-themed suites have arrived at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. The “Jurassic World” Kids’ Suites feature decor that transport guests to the island of Isla Nublar. The twin beds are modeled to look like gyrospheres featured in the film. The bedding is designed to look like the test tubes used to…
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It’s revved up and ready to go now. The Fast & Furious — Supercharged ride now is open officially at Universal Studios theme park. The attraction, based on “The Fast and the Furious” film series, had been in soft opening / technical rehearsals for about a week. The ride simulates a high-speed chase through the…
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Universal Orlando Resort is still in early stages of its future Super Nintendo World project, but if the rumblings around town are to be believed it may include one of Nintendo’s most popular game series – Pokemon. The planned expansion, which is rumored to cross multiple parks, may include the uber-successful video game and TV…
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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights are apparently getting even ‘stranger’ for 2018. This week the company announced the addition of a haunted-house maze based on “Stranger Things,” the very popular supernatural drama seen on Netflix. Visitors to this incredibly popular annual scare-fest will encounter the big, bad Demogorgon character; the parallel universe known as the Upside Down;…
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Whoever heard of a donut called Diablos Rex, Grape Ape, or Bacon Maple? Well now you can taste all of those as Voodoo Doughnut is in it’s soft opening phase at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk. The new store opened its doors this week following a cast member preview – it replaces the Element sports shop, is the eighth…
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According to the Orlando Business Journal Universal Orlando Resort’s work on the new Harry Potter ride at Islands of Adventure still is being kept secret, but two permits filed give a peek at what crews may be tackling next. The old Dragon Challenge ‘dueling’ coaster pictured here next to Hogsmeade is now closed – so what…
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Universal’s Mardi Gras, which kicks off at Universal Studios theme park Saturday has added some fresh sights and sounds to the mix for 2018. Universal’s Mardi Gras parade runs every night through April 7, with concerts on the Music Plaza Stage on 13 select evenings. Saturday’s headliner is Sean Paul, known for singles such as “Get…
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A new projection show will soon be lighting up the walls of Hogwarts Castle at Universal’s Islands of Adventure that will salute the four famous houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. BUY UNIVERSAL TICKETS “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show makes its Orlando debut on Jan. 31 at the original Wizarding World of…
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Universal Orlando has revealed four of the top acts that will be performing during its 2018 Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios theme park. On stage wil be Andy Grammer, the Beach Boys, country singer Kelsea Ballerini and Foreigner, according to a printed mailer just sent out to Universal annual pass holders. BUY UNIVERSAL TICKETS…
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