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Universal ups the ante with Nintendo theme park attractions-When will Disney match it?
ErikMay 07, 2015
Universal is on a roll with some major theme park attractions. The theme park chain has shown, with the opening of Islands of Adventure, that they are serious about...
Universal Orlando begins peeling back curtain on new attraction
ErikMay 05, 2015
Something big is on the horizon. It’s quite possibly the eighth wonder of the world, and it’s taking up residence right next to an area where dinosaurs...
Metal detectors installed at Dragon Challenge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
ErikApr 09, 2015
First it was metal detectors on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and pocket checks at Incredible Hulk. Now comes word that metal detectors have been installed at on Dragon...
Kongstruction gets serious at Universal Orlando as Spring Break comes to a close
ErikApr 08, 2015
It’s still Spring Break for many parts of the country, but it’s definitely slowing down. While the crowds are still a little busy, it’s starting to...
Incredible Hulk at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is evacuated after stall
ErikMar 24, 2015
Fire crews were called to Universal Orlando on Tuesday afternoon after the Incredible Hulk Coaster was stalled on the tracks. According to a spokesman the coaster...
Universal Orlando follows Disney, goes over $100 for a one day ticket
ErikFeb 26, 2015
On Sunday Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was the first theme park to cross the $100 dollar mark for a single day admission. Now Universal Orlando has...
Comcast earnings call reveals that King Kong will return to Orlando
ErikFeb 24, 2015
The Comcast quarterly earnings call painted great results for the Universal theme parks, as the company charged into double digit profits for 2014. The company added...
Jurassic World Super Bowl ad gives first glimpse at story and bad guy
ErikFeb 01, 2015
Jurassic World roared to life over Thanksgiving weekend with a teaser trailer. While the world cheered, it really seemed like more of the same. With the huge new trailer...
Universal Orlando will celebrate 25 years in 2015-But how?
ErikDec 30, 2014
Universal Orlando will be turning 25 in 2015, which is a huge reason to celebrate. But how WILL they celebrate? If they go the Disney course, you’d hear about it...
Get mean and green with The Grinch at Universal Orlando for Grinchmas!
ErikDec 17, 2014
They say he has termites in his smile, so does that mean he has wooden teeth? Whatever the case is, he is a mean one…he’s the Grinch! It’s become a...