Universal Studios Category
Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening date is - not to be revealed yet
By: Ricky on: Mar 24,2010 In: Event, Movies, Music, Theme Parks, Travel, Universal StudiosUPDATE: Within minutes of posting this message, a rep from Universal Orlando contacted me to ask that I remove all references to the grand opening date of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Apparently the released image and date were accidentally put up on their media site today - one day earlier than they had [...]
Universal Orlando calls the Wizarding World of Harry Potter ‘the most incredible theme park experience ever’
By: Ricky on: Mar 18,2010 In: Movies, Theme Parks, Travel, Universal StudiosUniversal Orlando has set the bar very high with its latest claim surrounding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, due to open at the Islands of Adventure theme park within a couple of months.
In its latest promo video for the Harry Potter-themed theme park land, Universal calls the area “‘the most incredible theme park experience [...]
WEDNESDAY WHINE: Theme Park Entrance Turnstile Slowness
By: Ricky on: May 13,2009 In: Customer service, Disney, SeaWorld, Technology, Theme Parks, Travel, Universal Studios, Wednesday Whine
It never fails. I drive to one of Orlando’s many fantastic theme parks, park, hop out of my car, speed walk up to the turnstiles, pick what appears to be the shortest line, and inevitably deal with…
Theme Park Entrance Turnstile Slowness
Let’s examine the various possible reasons for a theme park turnstile line moving entirely too [...]
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- Tags: slow, theme park, ticket, turnstile
WEEKEND WEB / MONDAY MEDIA: MC Hammer Asian Style at DanceJam
By: Ricky on: Apr 27,2009 In: Monday Media, Music, Theme Parks, Universal Studios, Weekend Web
I’m being slightly lazy at the beginning of this week and combining two daily posts in one. So this week’s Weekend Web and Monday Media post both revolve around the idea of showing off your dancing skills online (or potentially making a complete fool out of yourself)…
MC Hammer Asian Style at DanceJam
DanceJam.com is a site [...]
MONDAY MUSIC: MC Hammer concert at Universal Studios Mardi Gras - Review, Video, and Photos
By: Ricky on: Apr 6,2009 In: Event, Monday Media, Monday Music, Theme Parks, Travel, Universal Studios
(This is a repost from the Orlando Attractions Magazine blog)
Saturday night, April 4, 2009, I attended the MC Hammer show at Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras as my very first Mardi Gras concert experience. After hearing the horror stories of the massive crowds that showed up for Kelly Clarkson’s show last week, I was worried that [...]
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- Tags: concert, Mardi Gras, MC Hammer, Universal Studios
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Inside the Magic news.
- Halloween Horror Nights 2010 TV commercial to debut Sept. 6, directed by Peter and Michael Spierig of “Daybreakers”On September 6, Universal Orlando will unveil the all-new TV commercial for Halloween Horror Nights XX: Twenty Years of Fear. The spot is directed by Peter and Michael Spierig, the directors of the film “Daybreakers.” Here’s a sneak peak at the making-of the commercial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndCaxdGHsuM This year’s commercial gives viewers a glimpse of Fear – the master [...]
- Smaller crowds mean few lines to be found in Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry PotterIn the world created by author J.K. Rowling, September 1 is the annual first school day at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Sorting Hat places new students into their proper houses and Harry Potter and the gang find new mischief to get themselves into. For myself and my wife, it seemed [...]
- Video: New music aboard Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain – Enhancement or poorly executed?On Monday, Disney debuted the addition of “Starry-O-Phonic” music and sound effects aboard Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom and initial reactions have been mixed. Some Disney park guests have found the thumping dance/techno-style music to be a welcome accompaniment to the ride, while others see it as underwhelming. Before I offer [...]
- Clever Jack-O-Lanterns adorn Main Street USA as Disney prepares the Magic Kingdom for HalloweenUpon arriving at the Magic Kingdom tonight to experience Space Mountain’s new music for myself, I immediately spotted Halloween decorations beginning to pop up all over Main Street USA. With the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party taking place exactly two weeks from tonight, I’m not surprised Disney is beginning to decorate already. I considered making [...]
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces KaTonga stage show to close, replaced by Cirque Dreams Jungle FantasyToday Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it is closing the 6-year old stage show KaTonga: Musical Tales, with its last performance running on Sept. 6. The African-inspired KaTonga has been performed more than 10,000 times at the theme park’s Moroccan Palace Theater. On the way replacing KaTonga is the Broadway show Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, [...]
- Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain debuts on-ride (but off-board) music soundtrackDisney debuted a new musical soundtrack accompanying a trip aboard Space Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It’s an addition that has been long-rumored, even before last year’s refurbishment, that has finally come to fruition. Unlike other Space Mountain attractions in Disney theme parks around the world, the new music found aboard Orlando’s Space Mountain [...]
- Disney wins control of disneyspark.com domain from squatter, citing confusing similarityIn an arbitration ruling made on Aug. 25, two days ago, Disney Enterprises was granted ownership of disneyspark.com, an Internet domain name that was deemed “confusingly similar” to Disney’s own. Disneyspark.com (note the location of the s) has been owned by J. Andrew Coombs since March 12, 2007, who has used it as a home to [...]
- Beat the lines and go behind-the-scenes with Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2010 RIP and Unmasking the Horror ToursIf you’ve read all the details about Halloween Horror Nights 2010 at Universal Orlando and are dying to see it all in one night, you may find yourself in for a fright when you encounter the 60+ minute lines that might await your arrival to the event. But fear not, as Universal Orlando is [...]
- Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3 set to become first-ever animated film to reach $1 billion at global box officeTwo weeks after becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 will cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office today, joining Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland as the second $1 billion film this year from The Walt Disney Studios – the first studio in history to accomplish [...]
- Star Wars Celebration V in summary: Costumes, celebrities, collectibles, convention floor – and yes, a few Slave LeiasMany Star Wars fans are going through Celebration V withdrawal now that the massive official convention has been concluded for nearly two weeks. But there’s no need to go cold turkey here. If you’ve already browsed our SWCV articles and photo galleries and are still craving more Celebration V excitement, I have your fix. Here’s a roughly [...]
Inside the Magic podcast.
- ITM: Show 282 - August 29th, 2010Halloween season is approaching in Central Florida so this week Ricky previews the three area's major spooky events: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, Halloween Horror Nights 20 at Universal Studios, and Howl-O-Scream 11 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Included is an interview with Halloween Horror Nights creators Mike Aiello, Patrick Braillard, and TJ Mannarino. Plus, we have plenty of Disney and theme park news and we share your questions and stories. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/282
- ITM: Show 281 - August 22nd, 2010After the news, we visit the World of Cars Online premiere event including interviews with actor Cheech Marin and Pixar's Cars Franchise Manager Jay Ward to learn more about the new online community and more Pixar fun. Then Skipper Ben takes us to Neverland on Peter Pan's Flight and ITM listener Reid reviews the Toy Story 3 video game. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/281
- ITM: Show 280 - August 15th, 2010Following news of big changes in the Fantasyland expansion and possible new theme park ticket options, we visit Star Wars Celebration V for Disney's panel discussion about the upcoming Star Tours reimagining as well as the ride's development along with the history of Indiana Jones in Disney's parks. The discussion features special guests Walt Disney Imagineer Jason Surrell and none other than C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/280
- ITM: Show 279 - August 8th, 2010Get ready to get hungry as Ricky reviews the new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at Epcot, including interviews with Epcot vice president Dan Cockerell, Patina Restaurant Group CEO Nick Valenti, and executive chef Charlie Restivo. We also take you to the latest Disney Store opening in Santa Monica where Amy Rocchio follows up with Disney Store president Jim Fielding to find out guest reactions to the new store designs. Plus, we have plenty of exciting Disney news and answers to your Disney questions. Read more about this episode at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/279
- ITM: Video - Via Napoli Italian restaurant and pizzeria grand opening at Epcot in Walt Disney World - 08/6/10On August 5, 2010, the Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria grand opened at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida. The partnership between Disney and the Patina Restaurant Group offers authentic Italian flavors with a focus on Neapolitan pizza. Hear more about this video in Show 279 of the Inside the Magic audio podcast at http://www.insidethemagic.net/podcasts/279