July 11, 2011 Halloween Horror Nights 21 – “the country’s best Halloween event” – will begin on September 23, 2011, at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights dates are September 23-24 and 29-30, October 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 19-23 and 26-31, 2011. Advance tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 21 are now on sale for $81.99 plus tax. Guests can purchase Halloween Horror Nights 21 tickets at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com or by calling 1-888-467-7677 (HORROR-7).
       
June 21, 2011 Below are the top 10 most popular U.S. theme parks based on 2010 attendance figures:
1. Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park – 16.9 million visitors
2. Disneyland – 15.9 million visitors
3. Epcot – 10.8 million visitors
4. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - 9.7 million visitors
5. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 9.6 million visitors
6. Disney’s California Adventure – 6.2 million visitors
7. Universal’s Islands of Adventure – 5.9 million visitors
8. Universal Studios Florida – 5.9 million visitors
9. SeaWorld Orlando – 5.1 million visitors
10. Universal Studios Hollywood – 5.0 million visitors
Sources: AECOM/Themed Entertainment Association
       
June 1, 2011 The “Sounds Like Summer” concert series returns to Epcot featuring tribute bands that will bring back the sounds of decades of summers gone by. Opening with Hotel California – a Salute to the Eagles, June’s lineup of bands will also “play” tribute to the timeless tunes of the Bee Gees and Bon Jovi. Sounds like Summer concerts are under the skies of the open-air America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase at Epcot. Show times are 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. Here’s the summer lineup (subject to change without notice):
o June 12 – June 18: Hotel California — A Salute to the Eagles
o June 19 – June 25: Stayin’ Alive — A Tribute to the Bee Gees
o June 26 – July 2: Slippery When Wet — The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
o July 3 – July 9: Little Queen — The Music of Heart
o July 10 – July 16: Frontiers — A Tribute to Journey
o July 17 – July 23: Karin Lawson — A Tribute to Janet Jackson
o July 24 – July 30: 2U — A Tribute to U2
*Summer concerts are included with Epcot admission*
For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com.
       
May 26, 2011 
       
May 19, 2011 
Universal Orlando announced today that its newest attraction will be based on the blockbuster 3-D CGI feature Despicable Me – “bringing minions, mayhem and a whole new level of 3-D family fun to its guests.” The new “Despicable Me” attraction will replace the Jimmy Neutron attraction at Universal Studios Florida. In addition, Universal announced that one its most popular rides, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, will be completely reanimated in 4K digital high definition. Both will open in 2012 and utilize brand-new, highly sophisticated Infitec 3-D projection systems designed to make the experience sharper, clearer and more “real” than ever before.
With a worldwide gross of more than $540 million, 2010′s Despicable Me is the sixth most successful film that Universal Pictures has ever distributed. It is now the 10th-biggest animated film in U.S. history. “Despicable Me” will be the first-ever Universal animated film to be transformed into a theme park experience. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
       
May 18, 2011 
       
May 10, 2011 Source: Orbitz
10. Boston
9. Cancun
8. Chicago
7. San Francisco
6. New York City
5. Denver
4. Los Angeles
3. Seattle
2. Las Vegas
1. Orlando
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April 25, 2011 
Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, 2011. Dates are May 20-22, May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 10-12, 2011. In addition to the new attraction, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Star Wars Weekends will feature Star Wars characters, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars parades and the ever-popular “Hyperspace Hoopla” dance party. Activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.com.
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Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, 2011. Dates are May 20-22, May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 10-12, 2011. In addition to the new attraction, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Star Wars Weekends will feature Star Wars characters, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars parades and the ever-popular “Hyperspace Hoopla” dance party. Activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.com.
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