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‘Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular’: Not a bad seat in the house
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelI revisited the “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” retelling of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” this holiday season at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. There's still time to catch it; the show runs several times each day... -
Christmas Countdown: When does it all end at the theme parks?
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelThe more, the merrier, right? The Christmas celebrations last for quite a while after Dec. 25 at Orlando's theme parks attractions. Here's a last-call list for the recurring holiday programming: DEC. 22 and 23: Mannheim Steamroller's last two concerts... -
Picture it: Tour of construction walls at Universal Orlando
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelPockets of construction, large and small, are dotting the landscape of Universal Orlando, from Islands of Adventure to Universal CityWalk to multiple locations inside Universal Studios theme park. “Great Things are on the Way” say the signs on... -
What's next for Marvel characters at Disney theme parks
The brief announcement that Disney plans to add a Marvel-themed land to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2017 raises a host of questions: Will Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men be getting their own rides? When will the Marvel characters be...
Tags: The Avengers (movie, 2012), Theme Park Vacations, Amusement and Theme Parks, Gardens and Parks, Iron Man 3 (movie)
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History center: Mardi Gras artist Andrea Mistretta to kick off Universal exhibit
The Orange County Regional History Center will celebrate the opening of its Universal Orlando-oriented exhibit with an appearance by artist Andrea Mistretta, known for her series of colorful Mardi Gras posters, on Saturday. Mistretta will sign posters...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Universal Studios Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks, Orange County Regional History Center, Mardi Gras
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History center: Exhibit prompts Universal flashbacks
[caption id="attachment_7247" align="alignnone" width="575" caption="Mardi Gras costumes and props currently are spotlighted in an area of the exhibit that will rotate out with the seasons."]
Tags: Haunted Houses (attractions), Universal Studios Orlando, Heads of State, Politics, Halloween
Jan 24, 2013 | Orlando SentinelAn unpleasant, and puzzling, experience at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelWhat if you spent a boatload of money to build a beautiful, high-tech, world-class attraction – and then didn’t let your paying guests enjoy all of it? That was the question running through my mind after a recent visit to Islands of Adventure&...Feb 4, 2013 | Orlando SentinelUniversal claims millions in tax breaks through program meant to help urban high crime areas
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelFor Universal Orlando, the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the summer of 2010 was like winning the lottery. In the first year alone, attendance jumped 20 percent to 11.2 million people. Sales soared 40 percent to more than $1 billion....Dec 27, 2012 |Column| Orlando SentinelBest of the new — and renewed at Orlando theme parks
Here are my picks for the best happenings at theme parks and attractions for 2012. •Best new costumes: Storybook Circus, Magic Kingdom. Step right up and see the red, ringmaster-inspired costumes — complete with tails — that fit the...
Tags: Theme Park Vacations, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Universal Studios Orlando, Amusement and Theme Parks
Jan 17, 2013 |Story| Orlando SentinelChristina Montgomery headlines CFCArts cabaret
Cabaret series seem to be popping up all over Central Florida, with the latest coming from Central Florida Community Arts. That organization debuts its series on Friday, Jan. 18, with plans to make it a monthly event. The first Central Florida Community...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Music, Radio, The Little Mermaid (movie), Entertainment
Dec 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago TribuneOrlando's Universal is on a roll
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando is doing things right. Having labored in Disney World's shadow year after year, it sprang into the limelight in 2010 with its wildly creative the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, which still prompts...
Tags: Universal Studios Orlando, Harry Potter (fictional character), Amusement and Theme Parks
Dec 26, 2012 |Story| Orlando SentinelFlorida travel calendar for December
Check out festivals and events in December across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
Coming up this week
Through Dec. 30: Holidays Around the World, Lake Buena Vista. This Epcot tradition...Tags: Moscow (Russia), Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Auction Service, The Happiest News!, Indiana Hoosiers
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Islands of Adventure Photos
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