Posts tagged with: "universal studios"

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Universal Studios Summer Concert Series announced

Universal Studios has announced its Summer Concert Series lineup for the summer of 2011. In June, artists the Go-Go's play on the 11th and Nelly on the 18th, with Third Eye Blind playing on the 25th. For July, Universal has Trey Songz on the... [More]

Universal searching for 'Wizarding World' hires

Universal Orlando has begun its hunt for peppy new employees to fill the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" ranks prior to the area's grand opening. Park management is looking for employees who can handle attractions operations, food sales, or merchandise sales. Click through for... [More]

Hulk Hogan to appear at Universal's CityWalk

Hulk Hogan will be making an appearance this Sunday at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Universal Orlando's CityWalk. The appearance is part of the Hulkster's new partnership with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling. The meet-and-greet starts at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 and Hogan will... [More]

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]

Win trip to opening of Universal's Wizarding World

Universal is giving one lucky person (and three of his or her friends and family members) a trip to the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando. The contest opened on November 16 and runs through... [More]

A look at Universal Studios Singapore park map

Theme Park Insider got their hands on the park map for Universal Studios Singapore set to open next year. Universal has chosen to create a conglomerate of various attractions from the Florida, California and Japan parks in what looks to be a winning combination.... [More]

Universal worker falls from Mummy ride

An employee working on the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando last night fell from his ladder. Luckily, the worker's harness held, keeping him from plummeting to the ground. The fire department was quick to respond in what the department is... [More]

Rip Ride Rockit app released for iPhone

A new application has been released for Apple's iPhone that allows guests to track and discover available and hidden tracks on Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. The application, dubbed Pocket Rockit Rollercoaster Setlist connects to an online database to give users... [More]

Google Street View, higher fees come to Universal

There is some good news and some bad news for Universal Orlando this week. We'll start with the bad news: Universal Orlando has increased parking fees to $14, matching the price increase seen at Walt Disney World earlier this month. The new parking fee... [More]

Video: Inside look at Halloween Horror Nights 19

Halloween Horror Nights 19 opened this past weekend with the debut of their "Ripped From The Silver Screen" theme. At this year's event, guests can expect to be greeted by the likes of Chucky, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Saw and the Wolfman. To give interested... [More]

Side Attractions: Sept. 30, 2009

Today on Side Attractions we take a look at a new parade at Six Flags Great America, a big Kings Island Halloween snafu and a disappointment for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights festivities. • Six Flags Great America has announced the addition of a... [More]

A chat with Universal Orlando's HHN director

TPI, along with a few others, got the chance to sit in on a conference call with with Michael Roddy, Show Director for Universal Orlando. In the call, Roddy discusses some details of this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. One of... [More]

Video: All is not right with Universal's Rockit

For some time now, guests visiting Universal's newly opened Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster have had differing opinions of the ride experience. Many have said the ride was smooth as butter while others have claimed that the experience was comparable to driving on... [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]

Universal Horror Nights scene-by-scene

John Murdy, creative director at Universal Studios Hollywood, wants to be sure guests walk away shivering from this year's Halloween Horror Nights. "We want you to feel like you're living a horror movie," Murdy told the LA Times. "We really study fear and what... [More]

Michael Myers coming to Universal's Horror Nights

Michael Myers will be stalking this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Dubbed "Halloween: The Life and Crimes of Michael Myers," the haunted maze is the first to make use of the horror movie franchise. The maze will guide guests through the... [More]

Universal's Rip Ride Rockit finally opens

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida finally opened its doors to guests this past Saturday. Guests began lining up in front of the attraction at around 5:30 p.m. and park attendants began ushering riders in at about 5:45 p.m.... [More]

Universal's HHN 2009 to feature Rocky Horror

Dr. Frank-N-Furter and the rest of the crew from Rocky Horror Picture Show will be featured at this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Dubbed "Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute," the show will be available to HHN guests throughout the Halloween... [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]

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