Category: Universal Parks & Resorts
Harry Potter and the Massive Expansion
ErikJan 27, 2011
Before it even opened last year in June last year, we were already hearing the rumblings of what Universal Orlando was going to do next with the Wizarding World of Harry...
“Be Excellent to Each Other” Why Bill and Ted are Needed Now More Than Ever
ErikJan 25, 2011
Bill and Ted’s. Excellent Adventure always clicked with me as a kid. For one it was fun as all kinds of hell. For another the concept that even the most mediocre...
UPDATED: Universal Orlando: Let the good times roll with Mardi Gras 2011
ErikJan 20, 2011
Throw me somethin mista! It’s almost Mardi Gras time again. If you can’t make it to the Big Easy then Universal Orlando has you covered. For almost three...
IOA: Incredible Hulk and Dudley Do Right update
RachealJan 18, 2011
Things have some-what settled down at the Orlando theme parks now that the Christmas Crush is officially over. Now that it’s over, we’ll start to see rides...
Re-opening of Trike Encounter at Islands of Adventure is short lived
RachealJan 17, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, we reported that Trike Encounter at Islands of Adventure had re-opened to the public. Although the attraction has been closed for several years...
King Kong and Harry Potter Among Theme Park Attractions Nominated in 9th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards
ErikJan 11, 2011
Awards season is in full swing with the recent announcement of the Golden Globes, and the Director’s Guild Awards both honoring achievement in film for 2010....
Jurassic Park 4 Shooting at Universal Studios Hollywood?
ErikJan 09, 2011
It’s been rumored for years now, and the rumors have been all kinds of bug nuts crazy but it seems that the cameras have finally started to roll on Jurassic Park 4...
Universal celebrates a major milestone: The sale of a million Butterbeers
RachealJan 06, 2011
It appears that Witches and Wizards aren’t the only ones who enjoy a good Butterbeer every now and then. Muggles do too, as proven today by Universal Orlando as...
The Top 10 Amusement Industry Happenings of 2010-According to me
ErikJan 02, 2011
The countdown is on as we march out of 2010 and towards A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow in 2011, let’s take a look at some of the biggest things to happen in the...
Ripsaw Falls catches fire at Islands of Adventure; Ride Closed for repairs
RachealJan 02, 2011
It comes as shocking, and horrifying, news that Dudley Do Right Rip Saw Falls caught fire around 5:30pm yesterday afternoon. Ripsaw Falls was evaculated along with the...