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As I mentioned in my previous Orlando Vacation Store blog, SeaWorld isn’t doing too well lately; 350 employees will be laid off, 129 of them in Orlando. They will be notified this week, and the layoffs are effective immediately. The company’s headquarters and three theme parks are located in Orlando, where Universal Orlando Resort has had its best quarter since its opening; many people are Continue reading SeaWorld – Layoffs in Effect this Week Universal Orlando Resort reported that its attendance in October was 36 percent higher than last year’s October- this year has been the strongest quarter since the park’s opening about 20 years ago. In much earlier blogs, we wondered what the Potter Effect would be- and apparently, it means strong attendance to the Universal theme parks, a weakening effect on Disney, and a hard blow for Continue reading Universal Orlando – Strong Quarter Reported 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! One of the most popular Universal Islands of Adventure attractions is definitely the Hulk. It is located in the Marvel superhero area to the left of the main entrance and is one of the first rides along the way. The biggest reason that I personally love that ride is that there aren’t any drops- it shoots you straight up in the air and Continue reading Universal’s Islands of Adventure – Best Rides! 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 I’ve answered three commonly asked questions before; now for a few more. What IS the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Anyway? Despite many, many blogs and articles, there are still people who are unsure of what exactly the new Universal Islands of Adventure theme park addition actually IS. And rightfully so; it’s like a theme park unto itself, with plenty of merchandise (souvenirs, anyone?), including Ollivander’s wand Continue reading Three More Commonly Asked Questions (And Their Answers!) 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 |
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