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So I very recently was dragged along to go see Part 1 of the newest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. And wouldn’t you know it, I loved the movie! It definitely took me back into the books, stirring up all of the emotions that reading did. Now I can’t wait to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to get Continue reading Harry Potter – Immerse Yourself in the Magic! Universal Escape Orlando has had a busy month or so- besides the July 18th grad opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the theme park giant has also been holding its Summer Concert Series at its Universal Studios park. It began on June 12th, and has two shows left- catch Rob Thomas performing in July 10th, followed the next weekend by Counting Crows. Past Continue reading Universal Studios – Summer Concert Series Still Happening at Universal Studios, Orlando Not to be outdone, Universal Escape Orlando has its own July 4 celebration set up for this weekend! Along with live music from the O’Jays, Universal Studios’ Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular will feature a special patriotic fireworks finale at 10 p.m., and is included with Universal Studios theme park admission. Universal 360 uses four-story-tall, 360 degree projection spheres, lasers, pyrotechnics, and original music to transform Continue reading Universal Studios – July 4th Celebrations Universal’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter area in its themed Islands of Adventure theme park opens in 7 days- and everyone’s excited! Many fans have already seen the new world thanks to a package deal involving Universal’s resort hotels, and the employees had their own sneak preview day as well. The new world cost investors over $200 million, and the theme park world is Continue reading Universal – Wizarding World An Experiment? At the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening up in the Islands of Adventure theme park June 18th, even shopping is an experience all on its own! The most important tool for every witch or wizard is the right wand. It has to choose the witch or wizard, and not the other way around. Inside each carefully crafted wooden stick- the wood itself chosen Continue reading Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Wands and Owls Young pranksters hoping to follow in the Marauders’ (Or Weasley twins’) footsteps will be super excited to learn about Zonko’s in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade. Some of the items Universal claims to be selling are: Sneakoscopes – A gyroscope-like device that whistles when untrustworthy people are around. Ron gave one to Harry; it was thought to be a ‘piece of junk’ as it Continue reading Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Zonko’s As anyone not living under a rock should know, the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter will officially be opening in just under two weeks. One of the sweetest surprises will be- what else?- the magical sweets. Honeydukes is known to the ‘Potterverse’ as one of the best places to get delicious chocolate. Hopefully this shop will live up to expectations- they will be selling Continue reading Wizarding World of Harry Potter – A Sweet Retreat Now that Universal Escape Orlando is allowing guests staying at one of their resort hotels in for a ‘soft opening’ of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at its Islands of Adventure theme park, more and more cool details about the new area are surfacing. (Universal employees were able to enjoy their own preview of the magical new Harry Potter park area.) Although many Continue reading New Details Out for Harry Potter World at Universal! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is bound to be a hit this summer at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. There are two entrances into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, each one connected to a different land (this is true for the entire park, though- it goes in a circle). The area is full of small details that visitors will be able to spot as Continue reading Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter – New Ride Details Universal Escape Orlando has always had plenty to do beyond the two amazing theme parks- Mardi Gras, concerts, night club events, parties, and more. This summer, check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s newest addition! Modeled after the hit book series by J. K. Rowling (which spawned the famous Harry Potter movie craze), Universal is building a whole ‘land’ in Islands of Adventure Continue reading Universal Escape Orlando – Plenty To See and Do This Summer at Universal! |
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