Photo Finds: Farewell tours of Penguin Encounter and Jaws, plus more updates...
By Kevin Yee The SeaWorld Orlando penguin exhibit will be replaced by a ride in the coming months and years, so we swung by to document the building and exhibit as it exists now (the puffin exhibit is...
View ArticlePhoto Update: A look at what’s new and interesting at Universal Orlando –...
We spent a couple of days at Universal Orlando this past week and saw many new and interesting things at both parks and in CityWalk. Here’s what caught our eye. As you enter CityWalk, you’ll notice...
View ArticleNew lagoon show, parade and more planned this year at Universal Orlando
A brand new parade and nighttime fountain show are just two of the new things guests will find at Universal Orlando this year as they celebrate 100 years of Universal movies. Also announced today are...
View ArticleEnhanced Spider-Man ride to reopen March 8 – Unlock preview scenes online
Are your spidey senses tingling yet? In just one week, the reanimated and upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will reopen. Set your calendars for...
View ArticlePARKsaver: Universal Orlando unveils exclusive Florida Resident summer offers
Now through Aug. 31, Florida residents can purchase a two-park annual pass and get three more months to enjoy both Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando is also...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando testing new ride reservation system
Universal Orlando is testing a whole new system to skip the lines at select attractions. Instead of their Universal Express pass, the Universal Ride Reservation System lets guests reserve the time they...
View ArticleRide-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry...
Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon...
View ArticlePARKsaver: New offer gives guests a fourth day and night free at Universal
Universal Orlando Resort is now offering guests a fourth day and night free in an exclusive vacation package. The vacation package includes accommodations at a hotel near Universal, park tickets and...
View ArticleStars in the Park: Kaley Cuoco from “The Big Bang Theory” meets Spider-Man at...
Actress Kaley Cuoco spent some time drinking Butterbeer, meeting a Hogwarts Express conductor, and slinging webs with Spider-Man earlier last week at Universal Orlando Resort. Kaley Cuoco, who stars as...
View ArticleFive-millionth Butterbeer served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando Resort recently celebrated the five-millionth Butterbeer served within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. One thousand guests were given complimentary Butterbeers to mark the...
View ArticleMovie Review: Jurassic Park worth seeing again in 3D
If you haven’t watched the original Jurassic Park movie recently, the new 3D version, in theaters now, is worth seeing. Overall the movie looks great in 3D and still holds up on the big screen 20 years...
View ArticleUniversal survey reveals new details about Wizarding World of Harry Potter...
Universal recently sent out a survey asking former guests their opinions on some details recently announced about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion. Sean at Parkscope.net took part in the...
View ArticleAttractions – The Show – June 27, 2013 – Universal Orlando, Transformers,...
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • Special episode from the Universal Orlando Resort • Preview of Universal’s Cabana Bay...
View ArticleSpecial Harry Potter event to take place at Universal Orlando in January 2014
Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. have announced that they will host a special event that will celebrate Harry Potter’s adventures, “A Celebration of Harry Potter.” Beginning Jan. 24, 2014,...
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Photos of Hogwarts Express being placed on its track at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando today posted their first official pictures of the Hogwarts Express being installed onto the tracks that will make up a new experience when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter...
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New Jurassic Park themed games of skill open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Five new midway-style games are now open inside the Jurassic Park area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, located between Pizza Predattoria and the Jurassic Park River Adventure. The highly-themed...
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Universal Orlando debuts new ‘Universal Dining Plan’
With the arrival of new dining plans at Universal Orlando, guests now have two options in pre-paying for their meal at the resort, which can be used at more than 100 dining locations. One plan can be...
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A look at Universal Orlando’s holiday happenings for 2013
From Dec. 7, 2013 through Jan. 4, 2014, families can come face-to-face with The Grinch, watch larger-than-life balloons float through the streets and hear beloved holiday classics with a modern twist...
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Hogwarts Express begins testing at Universal Studios – Wizarding World:...
Testing for the Hogwarts Express train ride that will take guests between both Universal parks has begun, and we have a look at its slow-moving test. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-vuM1QQppw The Hogwarts...
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New details revealed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
During a special live webcast today, Universal Orlando Resort revealed first-ever details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. The expansion will double the size of the area...
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