One of the biggest pieces of theme park development currently in the works is of course the expansion to Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. On my recent trip to Florida I managed to take a look at exactly how...
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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...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...Despicable Me Coming to Universal Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood announced yesterday that Despicable Me Minion Mayhem will join the park’s attraction lineup in 2014. According to a release from USH, the “3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure” ride will be modeled after the ride of the same...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Incredible Hulk
We return to Florida for this week’s “A-Z Coaster of the Week.” The Incredible Hulk opened along with Universal Studios Islands of Adventures on May 28, 1999 within the Marvel Super Hero Island area of the park. The towering green...
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...Florida 2012: Islands of Adventure
After a fun day at Universal Studios, it was time to visit Islands of Adventure to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but we couldn’t forget our other favorites like The Incredible Hulk. The Wizarding World of Harry...
Continue reading...Florida 2012: Universal Studios
We continue our Florida adventure with a day at Universal Studios. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was gleaming and contrasted nicely with the deep blue sky. Revenge of the Mummy was spectacular as always, but it was strange not taking a...
Continue reading...Minion Mayhem opens at Universal Orlando
Assemble the minions! Tomorrow is a big day for Universal Orlando as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem officially opens to the public. The “4D” family attraction is expected to be a huge draw for Universal Orlando: “Families will watch in amazement...
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