Archive for the ‘Universal’ Category

There's so much speculation about the spring opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando that you need a magic spell to figure out what's real. Full story

Disney World has ordered 200,000 hand sanitizers while staff have been given free seasonal flu jabs and tips on sanitation. Full story

Orlando's Theme Parks Interact More With Guests Full story

Universal Studios Florida will become Orlando’s hottest spot for Christian rock and entertainment as Rock the Universe 2009 takes center stage Sept. 11 and 12. Full story

In taking over Marvel, Disney will inherit the theme-park licensing contract Marvel has with Universal — along with all of the rights contained within it. As a result, Disney is poised to gain veto power over some of Universal's marketing materials, audit rights over some of its finances, and more. Full story

Disney’s acquisition of Marvel is expected to have no effect on Universal Studios Florida, where visitors ride on attractions themed to Spider-Man and pose for photos with the Incredible Hulk at the Islands of Adventure theme park. Full story

With the global recession still weighing down on consumer spending and travel, Universal Orlando on Tuesday introduced new promotional packages that include protections for travelers who get laid off before they leave on vacation. Full story

As health authorities test whether a tourist who visited Walt Disney World earlier this week was infected with swine flu, industry experts said Tuesday the giant resort and other theme parks potentially faces substantial fallout. Full story

Attached this month is your invitation to attend "Harbor Nights Primavera", a wine tasting and jazz event designed to capture the ambiance of the Mediterranean. Featuring select wines and sparkling wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz music and complimentary, hand-rolled cigars. Harbor Nights takes place under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Full story

  G'day, fellow adult beverage lovers, I just received this email invitation from Universal Orlando and wanted to share it with you all. Mai Tai anyone ?     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm   Hey John, the work week is over and it's time to kick back in our ... Full story