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Category: Universal / Sea World

  • “Weird Al” Yankovic Performs At Universal Orlando’s Hard Rock Live

    “Weird Al” Yankovic is the king of pop culture parody, and has sold more comedy records than any other artist in history.  In a career spanning over three decades, he has amassed 30 Gold and Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum-certified home videos and 3 Grammy Awards (with another 11 nominations). “Weird Al” Yankovic is…

  • Selling Orlando: U.S. Travel’s International Pow Wow

    You would think a city like Orlando or the greater Central Florida area would have no trouble getting people to come, right?  I mean there are 7 theme parks at Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal combined.  However, tourism is vital to Florida’s economy and big business for the area in general.  Therefore, when the…

  • Universal Orlando Throws a Blue Pow Wow Party

    Previously I wrote about a private party Disney Destinations hosted for the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow.  Well, not to be outdone, Universal Orlando wanted its opportunity to impress the visiting travel industry delegates from around the world, and show them why their clients should come to Universal when they visit Orlando.  Continue reading…

  • Harry Potter Opening Weekend: Universal Orlando’s Dark Mark

    An Onsite Report From Aaron DelPrince We’ve waited anxiously for the new land in Islands of Adventure to officially open to the public.  Friday, June 18th was the date, and Lord Voldemort must have sent the Dark Mark into the air to summon not only the Death Eaters, but the entire Muggle world to descend…

  • Universal Orlando Video of Wizarding World Grand Opening

    Universal Orlando Resort released this video from events that occurred during the grand opening celebration from June 16-18, 2010 for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure theme park.  J.K. Rowling, author of the series of Harry Potter books, appeared and commented briefly during her tour of the new land…

  • Director Peter Jackson Brings Kong Back To Universal Hollywood

    On Sunday, June 1, 2008 a raging fire burned through the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood.  The iconic King Kong exhibit was destroyed as four acres were scorched and burned on that day.  Larry Kurzweil, President Universal Studios Hollywood, said: “King Kong has been an integral part of Universal Studios Hollywood for decades and, after…

  • Preview Universal Orlando’s Harry Potter on NBC June 6th

    A TV special showcasing Universal Orlando’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter will air on NBC on Sunday, June 6th from 7:00-7:30pm EST.  The Grand Opening of the new land in Islands of Adventure is scheduled for June 18th.  In the TV special, Universal promises exclusive commentary from the film stars on the new environment.…