Posts tagged with: "islands of adventure"

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Video: Wizarding World of Harry Potter sneak peek

Universal has included a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Blu-ray and special edition DVD set for release Dec. 8. Orlando Attractions Magazine got a pre-release copy of the sneak peek video and... [More]

Universal Studios fined after Dragons accident

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Universal Studios after an employee was injured while working on the Dueling Dragons roller coaster at Islands of Adventure. The fine was originally set at $5,000--a relatively paltry amount as far as theme park fines... [More]

Video: Wizarding World of Harry Potter unveiled

Universal has released details concerning the impending public opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Islands of Adventure. Much of the information was already known or speculated to be true. The Dueling Dragons roller coaster will now be renamed Dragon Challenge,... [More]

How the Disney-Marvel deal affects Universal

As was noted in Lifthill's previous post on the matter, The purchase of Marvel Entertainment by Walt Disney Co. may affect Universal's properties in the long run. Universal has a massive Marvel superheroes installation in Islands of Adventure and another Spider-Man simulator attraction--similar to... [More]

Disney to purchase Marvel Entertainment

Walt Disney Co. has announced plans to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. in a stock and cash transaction valued at about $4 billion. Once the deal is complete, Disney will own all of Marvel and the company's more than 5,000 characters. "This transaction combines Marvel's... [More]

Universal matches Disney World ticket hike

Universal Orlando has raised the price of its one-day, one-park ticket to $79, matching a recent raise from its local rival Walt Disney World. Unlike Disney World, which raised prices on a variety of tickets, Universal left all other ticket prices the same, including... [More]

Universal Orlando discussing Spielberg buyout

Universal Orlando has begun discussions to look at a buyout clause in the consulting contract it has with Hollywood mogul Steven Spielberg that could potentially cost the resort several hundred million dollars. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the clause is contained within a 22-year-old... [More]

Universal's World of Harry Potter detailed

A legal search has uncovered the names of the attractions, shops and dining areas that will inhabit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The trademark filings show that the WWoHP will have two main areas, Hogwarts castle and... [More]

Universal reports Q2 attendance loss, profit gain

Reporting its second fiscal quarter results, NBC Universal's parent company General Electric revealed that attendance at the company's parks was fell sharply compared to the same quarter last year, but profits rose despite the drop. According to the Orlando Sentinel, total parks attendance —... [More]

New photos of Universal's Wizarding World

An eagle-eyed member of Orlando United snapped some photos of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area construction in Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando. The photos don't give away much, but you can see what appear to castle spires, the tops of some... [More]

2008 Attraction Attendance Report released

The 2008 Attraction Attendance Report has been released. The report details the attendance numbers of all the major theme and water parks across the world and attempts to break down what it all means. The report, prepared by TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) in partnership... [More]

Universal's Fear Factor show closing temporarily

Universal Orlando reps have announced the temporary shut down of the Fear Factor Live show and constriction of show hours at some other attractions across Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Tom Schroder, spokesman for Universal, said the more than 3 year-old attraction will... [More]

Harry Potter construction continues at IOA

Construction on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is continuing at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, with the latest updates showing work beginning on a temporary bridge that will allow guest traffic to flow around the area of the park being renovated. The bridge... [More]

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Construction underway on IOA's Harry Potter area

Construction is officially underway on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new area themed around the adventures of the boy wizard which is set to debut at Universal's Islands of Adventure park in 2009. Photos appearing on Jim Hill Media show that the... [More]

Universal Orlando bringing back Grinchmas

Universal Orlando has announced that its Grinchmas holiday show at Islands of Adventure will return this year following a one-year hiatus. The 2007 version of the show will feature a new musical, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in honor of the 50th anniversary of... [More]

Universal Orlando vows to go green

As part of a larger initiative by NBC Universal and General Electric, the Universal Orlando resort has vowed to become an industry leader in eco-friendliness. Universal Orlando President Bill Davis pledged to leave the "smallest environmental-impact footprint possible." The first step in the campaign... [More]

Universal Orlando matches Disney’s price raise

Universal Orlando has raised the price of its single-day, single-park ticket to $71, matching a recent raise by Walt Disney World. Following Disney's lead, Universal also raised ticket prices on a variety of two-park and multi-day packages, as well as on Florida resident and... [More]

Harry Potter coming to Islands of Adventure

Warner Bros. and Universal have announced a new partnership to create a Harry Potter-themed environment, titled "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park. “Over the years we’ve received thousands of letters from fans around the world ... [More]