With no big announcement save for a twitter post and press release, Loews Hotels and Universal Orlando have announced that a new resort hotel is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort in Summer of 2016. Guests are encouraged to “enjoy a...
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Coasters-101: Escape from Gringotts Secrets Revealed
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride recently opened at Universal Studios Florida to massive praise, frequent breakdowns, and seven hour plus wait times. The completely immersive experience seamlessly combines giant physical sets with massive projection screens. Edge blending techniques...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: How the Hogwarts Express Works
After months of anticipation The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida has finally set an official opening date of July 8th. One of the highlights of the immersive new expansion is the ability to ride the Hogwarts Express...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras Concert Lineup
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a majority of their Mardi Gras Concert Line-up for this spring, and it features a variety of acts from many different musical genres. The concerts will take place on weekends from February through May. February...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando: The Unofficial Story
Universal Orlando: The Unofficial Story is the ultimate book about the creation and development of the Universal Orlando Resort. Relive the history of the resort from conception through the present day including all the bumps in the road along the...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces Transformers: The Ride – 3D
Maybe one of the worst keep secrets in the amusement industry this year, Universal Orlando finally made it official today that Transformers: The Ride – 3D will be coming to the park in summer 2013. The ride itself will be...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Trip Report July 2011
Coaster101 visited the Universal Orlando Resort from July 5th through the 9th. This was my first time staying onsite at one of Universal’s three hotels. Though pricey and not as nice as the four diamond rating would suggest, it was...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Mini-Golf Construction Update
Universal Orlando announced the addition of a movie-themed miniature golf course that will be incorporated into its Universal CityWalk entertainment district. Construction of Hollywood Drive-In Golf — two, 18-hole courses – is has already begun. The courses are located below the...
Continue reading...Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom Interview
Coaster101 recently had the opportunity to talk with Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom. Phil has worked on a variety of projects for many different amusement parks around the globe. His vast experience includes working with creative teams at Disney and...
Continue reading...New Harry Potter Construction Pictures
The Orlando Theme Parks News Blog has posted some new and truely amazig pictures of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter under construction at Islands of Adventure theme park. Hogwarts is huge and extremely detailed. A lot of progress has...
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