Mardi Gras Coming to Universal Studios Feb 11!

One of Universal Studios’s most popular annual events, Mardi Gras, is almost here! On Saturdays and select nights from February 11 to April 14, come and experience the wonder and excitement of a New Orleans party right here in Orlando. The event attracts visitors from all over the country as well as all over the world. Mardi Gras at Universal Studios is family friendly, with

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Universal Orlando – New Annual Pass Options and Prices

Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, released new annual pass options and pricing for annual passes starting August 15, 2011. All of the annual pass options still include access to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for one year from the date of first use, although some Universal

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Universal Islands of Adventure: Ride Raves 8

Ride Raves Part 8:Universal’s Islands of Adventure
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
I’ll never forget waiting in line for 3 hours to get on this ride. Spider-Man is my favorite of the Marvel super heroes (Tobey Maguire just doesn’t do him justice). I finally made it, took my seat, put my 3D glasses on, and away we went. You’ll swing through the city, following Spidey on

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Universal’s Mardi Gras – The Fun Isn’t Over Yet!

Don’t forget- Universal’s Mardi Gras, held at Universal Studios, is still being held every Saturday (and select nights) until April 23rd! There’s still time to listen to:

April 1 – Sean Kingston

April 2 – Ne-Yo

April 9 – Lifehouse (a personal favorite!)

April 16 – The Beach Boys

April 23 – Thirty Seconds to Mars

Past concerts were:

February 12 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

February 19

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Universal’s Islands of Adventure – Ride Raves Part 7: IOA

Ride Raves – Part 7: Universal’s Islands of Adventure

This beautifully landscaped park is home to some of the coolest roller coasters and rides that an Orlando vacation has to offer. Universal’s Islands of Adventure is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent, Toon Lagoon, Seuss Landing, and Marvel Superhero Island. The different sections of the park all offer

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Universal Orlando – Ellen DeGeneres Coming to CityWalk!

Ellen DeGeneres, award-winning daytime talk show host and comedian, is coming back to Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk to tape two episodes of her television program. Taping will be on Sunday, April 3rd. Times, guests, and performers will be announced.

Although audience tickets are all sold out, everyone’s welcome to the Riff Raff Street Party! Guests can see the show taping on the CityWalk Plaza Stage

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Universal Studios Florida – Jimmy Neutron Closing Down

Here’s an announcement straight from Universal: On April 1st, Universal Studios Florida’s Jimmy Neutron Attraction- Jimmy Neautron’s Nicktoon Blast- will close. The theme park will start working on one of many new things planned for the next few years. Universal said about the secret new attraction that it will be: “…an all-new experience based on an amazing concept. The new attraction will be a natural

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Universal Orlando – Ride Raves 6.5: Universal Studios

Ride Raves – Universal Studios Florida

Part 6.5

Continuing on my last post about the movie rides at Universal Orlando Florida, let me also say that this park has something for everyone, no matter what your age. There are rides for children, teenagers, and adults as well as rides for a combination of age groups.

JAWS

Definitely a thriller. This ride is unpredictable except for

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Universal Orlando – Ride Raves 6: Universal Studios

Ride Raves – Universal Orlando

Part 6: Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida is a good park for adults who want to enjoy their Orlando vacation along with their kids. The park has 6 areas – Woody Woodpecker s Kidzone, Production Central, New York, San Francisco/ Amity, World Expo, and Hollywood. Many of the rides focus on letting the park visitors ride the movies with

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Mardi Gras 2011 at Universal Orlando

Want to do something REALLY fun for spring break? Forget the beach- Universal Orlando’s annual Mardi Gras is already happening! This year, the concerts are louder, the parades are bigger, and the beads are… shinier?

Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando started at the beginning of February and will run through the month of April every Saturday and select weekdays. There’s a huge concert line-up, tons of

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