A quick look at all of the attractions, shops, dining and other areas of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. For more on the Wizarding World, be sure to get the Summer 2010 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine here: http://attractionsmagazine.com
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Themed Entertainment Association SATE conference 9/30-10/01 in Orlando Florida
The annual SATE Conference held Sept 30-Oct 1 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will be a meaningful and energizing gathering as our industry continues into economic recovery,” says TEA president Steve Thorburn of Thorburn Associates. “We will gather at Universal Orlando resort to discuss and explore new high-profile guest
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Grand Opening – Lines, Pictures, and Video
Well I for one am glad I did not goto the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Last Wait Times I heard was 8-10 hrs just to get in there. Forget that! I also heard that they closed the gates just before 11 as they were at
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Harry Potter stars open Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World
On June 16, 2010, Harry Potter film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, James and Oliver Phelps, and Warwick Davis were in attendance for a special celebrity event commemorating the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s
Watch Wizarding World of Harry Potter Live June 16th
Universal Studios – Orlando invites viewers to watch the official grand opening events for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter live on www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews. Live Feeds will be broadcasted on June 16th 9:30pm & June 18th 9:00pm For more information visit the website above or check out their Twitter Feed. If
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Complete Video Tour
Here is a collection of videos from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. After watching these videos you will have a better understanding of what Wizarding World of Harry Potter is and want to run out and book an Orlando vacation today! Wizarding World
Latest from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Not a lot of news coming out of Universal today about the Wizard World of Harry Potter. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that employees are testing the attraction Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at this very minute. This attraction was kept tightly under wraps even during the the press/travel industry
Don’t expect Spider-Man at Disney parks soon
Spider-Man, Captain America and Thor will be slow to join Disney theme parks, while the Disney company is quickly adding Marvel to other areas of its business, Disney’s president said. Disney purchased the comic-book powerhouse for $4 billion last year, adding about 5,000 characters to its portfolio. Marvel’s presence in
Marvel superheroes could pose antitrust risk for Disney, Universal
Spider-Man has Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in a web that legal experts say could put the rival resorts at risk of antitrust complaints. The issue stems from the Walt Disney Co.’s recently completed, $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment, the comic-book company that has for years licensed its
Orlando’s theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note – by closing the gates
Personally I have seen on several websites where Disney had to close it’s gates this week due to hitting capacity before noon. Good or Bad you decide… Article from the Orlando Sentinel Orlando’s theme parks appear to be ending a lackluster year on a positive note. Walt Disney World, Universal
How the Disney-Marvel deal affects Universal Studios theme parks
Disney’s acquisition of Marvel is expected to have no effect on Universal Studios Florida, where visitors ride on attractions themed to Spider-Man and pose for photos with the Incredible Hulk at the Islands of Adventure theme park. “Our agreement with Marvel stands for as long as we follow the terms