Universal Orlando has begun to release more details about Diagon Alley, the sequel land to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in the summer of 2010 at Islands of Adventure. Diagon Alley is expected to open...
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Universal Studios Florida Transformers Ride Opens
Yesterday, June 20, 2013, Transformers: The Ride – 3D officially opened at Universal Studios Florida. Construction on the new ride building started less than one year ago. Universal describes the attraction as one that “blends a powerful storyline, powerful technology,...
Continue reading...Simpson’s Springfield Headed to Universal Orlando
The Simpsons’ famous fictitious town of Springfield will come to life this summer at Universal Orlando Resort. The new “Springfield” area will center around The Simpsons Ride which opened in 2008. A press release from Universal Orlando reports: “The expansive, new...
Continue reading...Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Coming to Universal
Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment announced today The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, an expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter area into Universal Studios Florida. © Universal Orlando Resort A press release from...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s Transformers Opening Date Set
Megatron and the Decepticons are closing in on Orlando. Universal Orlando has announced that the highly anticipated Transformers: The Ride – 3D will open on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Universal Orlando describes the dark ride as “a mind-blowing, action-packed ride...
Continue reading...White Lightning Construction Thunders Ahead
Work on the White Lightning wooden coaster at Fun Spot Action Park in Orlando, Florida continues. Great Coasters International (GCI) shared some beautiful photos of the coaster’s progress on the company’s Facebook page. The coaster is 2,000 feet long and...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Revenge of the Mummy
This week we travel to Universal Studios Florida where we find the “R” A-Z Coaster of the Week: Revenge of the Mummy. Based on Universal’s Mummy film series, the Premier indoor launched coaster propels riders at speeds exceeding 40 mph....
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin to open May 24
ORLANDO, Fla. (February 19, 2013): Construction is on-schedule at SeaWorld Orlando’s new attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, and the park has announced May 24 as its grand opening date. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin – sure to be...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Kraken
We return to sunny Florida for this week’s A-Z Coaster of the Week. SeaWorld Orlando’s Kraken is named after the mythical sea monster of the same name, and the coaster is certainly built to emulate a powerful creature. The coaster’s opening...
Continue reading...IAAPA 2012 Day 1: Wooden Coasters Galore
The annual IAAPA Attractions Expo began today in Orlando, Florida. Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the week-long convention showcasing the innovations and new products within the amusement industry. Several exciting announcements and surprises have already taken place at...
Continue reading...Orlando’s Fun Spot Grows
Fun Spot Action Park located in Orlando, Florida is on the brink of a major expansion, which includes a Great Coasters International wooden coaster, and several new rides and attractions. In fact, the park will actually grow three-times its current...
Continue reading...Florida 2012: Epcot
Our extended Florida trip continues as we head to Epcot to take in the plethora of great attractions. Enjoy the photos below of both Future World and World Showcase favorites such as Mission: Space, Test Track, Maelstrom, and a few...
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