Posts tagged with: "universal studios"

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Universal Orlando releases dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2009

Universal Studios Orlando has released the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 19 set to terrify young children for years to come. The operating dates are as follows: • Sept. 25 and 26 • Oct. 1–4 • Oct. 8–11 • Oct. 15–18 • Oct. 21–25... [More]

New video, details emerge for Rip Ride Rockit

The Coaster Critic got the chance to hold an in-depth interview with Louis Alfieri, one of the designers contracted for the development of Rip Ride Rockit. Perhaps one of the more interesting tid-bits garnished from the interview is that, for the first time, riders... [More]

Video: Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster testing

Though delayed, the long-awaited Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is set to open at Universal Studios Orlando later this year. In the mean-time, fans have been clamoring for any and all information surrounding the project. One such park-goer ("TheExclusiveKing" on Youtube) took a chance... [More]

Great new deals at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort has created an incredible value-driven vacation offer just in time for summer. For less than $34 per person, per night, guests can take advantage of a new Kids Free Package - giving kids free, unlimited theme park admission with a stay... [More]

King Kong coming to Universal Studios in '4D'

Universal Studios Hollywood has finally released some details about the King Kong section of the Studio Tour revamp scheduled for completion in 2010. Universal is implementing a combination of robotics and 3D projections to create what the attraction's creators are billing a "4D" experience.... [More]

Universal kicking off Summer Concert Series

Universal Studios Orlando will soon kick off its first Summer Concert Series. The concerts will begin June 13 and performances will continue through July 4. The venue will be the same Music Plaza introduced during Mardi Gras earlier this year. The Music Plaza holds... [More]

Universal Studios Singapore worldwide auditions

Universal Studio's newest park is set for a 2010 opening and the worldwide audition for the soon-to-open park is being held the world-over. Auditions were scheduled to be held in several other parts of the world, but auditions have been deferred due to the... [More]

Construction Update: Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit

A team of Lifthill editors was recently at the Universal Orlando resort, and managed to grab a few pictures showing the construction progress on Universal Studios Florida's upcoming Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster. Although the top piece of the coaster has yet to... [More]

Rip Ride Rockit delayed until late summer

The highly anticipated new roller coaster at Universal Studios Orlando, Rip Ride Rockit, is now not expected to open before late summer 2009. The roller coaster was previously expected to open spring of this year. Looking at the new Manta coaster - which opens... [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]

Don't miss last Mardi Gras weekend of '09

Be sure not to miss the final weeks of Universal Studios' Mardi Gras Weekends in Orlando. Taking place Saturday nights, through April 18, 2009, at the legendary theme park, guests are sure to enjoy fun-filled Orlando weekend getaways at the Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena... [More]

Musical weekend at Orlando parks

This weekend will see Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens play host to a bevy musical entertainment. Margi Gras is at Universal Studios again this year and will feature the country-music duo Montgomery Gentry this Saturday. The Mardi Gras parade starts at 8 p.m.... [More]

Whopper Bar, others open at CityWalk

Today marked the opening of three new food venues at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. The three eateries are Burger King's experimental BK Whopper Bar, Panda Express, and Moe's Southwest Grill. The three new venues should offer something previously lacking from the CityWalk experience:... [More]

Rumor: Universal planning Beijing theme park

Universal has submitted a proposal to build a $1.5 billion theme park in Beijing, Chinda and is waiting for approval from the Chinese government according to information released last week by the Chinese state media. This announcement comes after Universal submitted an application in... [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]

Transformers coming to Universal Studios

Universal will be bringing a new attraction based on the popular Transformers franchise to two of their parks by 2011. The first attraction will open at Universal Studios Singapore and another later in the year at Universal Studios Hollywood. The partnership between Universal Parks... [More]

2006 Theme Park Attendance Report released

The TEA/ERA 2006 Theme Park Attendance Report has been released (PDF Link). The annual study of global theme park attendance numbers identifies the top commercial theme parks around the world, a list which was topped this year by the Magic Kingdom ... [More]

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