Tag: Universal Orlando
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Site offers preview of new coaster at Universal Orlando
In spite of the economy, Universal (like Sea World) plans to unveil new attractions this year, starting with Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – a new coaster slated to open sometime this spring (early May is what we’re hearing). The site – http://www.hollywoodrockit.com touts the attraction as being “the most personalized and immersive roller coaster experience…
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“Draco Malfoy” visits Universal
Tom Felton, the actor who plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series of films was at Universal today with his girlfriend, Jade Gordon (a production assistant on “Harry Potter”).
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Mannheim Steamroller Concert and Macy’s Parade Debut
We just got back from a great evening at Universal Orlando in Orlando Florida. We got to hear a wonderful concert and see a great parade.
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The Simpsons Ride ROCKS!
I’ll admit now that I was worried when I first heard that Universal would be replacing “Back to the Future” with a new ride based on the Simpsons. Concern number 1 was that the Simpsons, at 14 years old, was too old a property to sustain any interest among theme park visitors. Last summers Simpsons…
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Simpsons Ride Soft Open
I want to be up front with you before I start to let you know that I have never been a follower of the Simpsons on TV. I can not remember sitting through a whole Simpsons TV show ever. It was always one of those shows that just was not watched in our house. I…
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Are You a Rising Star?
On Saturday night, after squeezing ourselves through the crowd at Universal Studios, we went with several friends to check out Universal Citywalk’s newest club, a karaoke joint called Rising Star (formerly known as City Jazz). They have karaoke seven nights a week. Tuesday thru Saturday the “performers” sing with a live band and two back-up singers/dancers. On…
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Velvet Sessions
Julie and I went to Velvet Sessions Thursday night to see Jimi Jamison (the lead singer from Survivor) at the Hard Rock Hotel. These songs take me way back to the 7-inch record days of my childhood with songs like “Eye of the Tiger”, “I can’t Hold Back”, “The Search Is Over”, “Burning Heart”, and…