Category: Universal Orlando
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Video Tour of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Universal Orlando Resort released a short video with a brief glimpse into Hogwarts Castle and the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction. Mark Woodbury, President Universal Creative, takes the viewer inside Dumbledore’s office where we see portraits of the four house founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Helga Hufflepuff. You can…
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Royal Pacific – Great place, but “Don’t Trust a ‘ho”? Really??
Date of Review – March 13-15, 2010 DIS Rating: 82 out of 100 Recommendation: A great place to visit, but beware of some ‘family un-friendly’ aspects. Royal Pacific Resort | Info | Photo Gallery | Video I feel like I end up starting every review with this line, but it’s true – Royal Pacific has…
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DIS Unplugged Disney Podcast – Episode #301
March 24, 2010 In this weeks show Teresa Echols has the latest installment in her Discounts segment and the team discuses Universal 101 for Disney fans – what you need to know before the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. All that plus this weeks news and roundtable rapidfire. CLICK HERE for this…
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter official announcment
From Universal’s press release: GRAND OPENING OF THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT SET FOR JUNE 18 Universal Orlando Also Unveils Details for the Highly Anticipated New Attraction: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ORLANDO, Fla. (March 25, 2010) – One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever…
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening leaked!!
From DISboards.com A page on the Universal Orlando site (which has now been changed) inadvertently leaked the grand opening date for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Here’s what was displayed, before it was taken down: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey On Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey…
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The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I am lucky enough to live very close to Walt Disney World. So I get to pop in and out of the parks frequently. The other day I decided to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Every time I walk through the gates of the Harambee Village it reminds me of the trips I took as a…
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Disney World Fans: Will you go see Harry Potter at Universal?
It’s a question that I am sure both Disney and Universal want to know the answer to. Will Disney fans take time away from Mickey to see Harry? There is a great thread on our discussion forums asking this exact question, and I’m not surprised by some of the answers. While it’s full of mixed…