Category Archives: Universal Orlando Resort

closures, Universal Orlando Resort

Dragon Challenge Closing Roller Coaster Full Queue


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
13
Sep

This coaster closed on September 4, 2017. It will be closing forever and most likely be sent to the scrap metal yard. It would be wonderful if it was sold or relocated but that will not happen. Dragon Challenge was a pair of intertwined inverted roller coasters in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area…

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Top Lists, Universal Orlando Resort

10 Awesome Things You Didn’t Know About Universal Studios


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
17
Aug

There’s more secrets than you can shake a wand at Universal Studios 5. Hogsmeade Stamp If you visit the Owl Post shop at Hogsmeade you can get a special stamp added to your post. 4. The Fountain As you journey through the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure keep an eye out for the Mystic Fountain….

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2017, Universal Orlando Resort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

What’s New at Universal Orlando in 2017


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
02
Aug

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon — Now Open Visitors wearing 3D glasses follow Jimmy Fallon on board a “flying theater” that zooms you around famous New York City landmarks aboard a  souped-up go-kart he refers to as “The Tonight Rider.” In Pre-show activities let guests interact with Hashtag the Panda, listen to The Ragtime…

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coming attractions, Harry Potter, rumor, Universal Orlando Resort

Hogwarts Castle Hotel Rumours


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
01
Aug

The word is that Universal Orlando has already begun to survey guests’ general awareness of each of the nearly-two-dozen announcements that were issued this past Saturday at D23 EXPO. While this is mostly standard operating procedure, the real reason is to get some insights on Star Wars hotel concept itself. The conclusion is….Universal Orlando is…

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Hotels, travel, Universal Orlando Resort

A Guide to On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
01
Aug

Make the most of your vacation with our travel planning videos hosted by Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman, a leading expert in family travel. These videos will show you why Universal Orlando® is an ideal vacation destination for all ages.

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2018, 2019, coming attractions, new attractions, new attractions 2018, Universal Orlando Resort

New Attractions Coming to Orlando in 2018


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
28
Jul

While the past five years have certainly seen some major investments in the area’s theme parks, the upcoming few years will be even more exciting, as all the major players in town continue to engage in a virtual “race” to gain more visitors. Take a look at what’s new and what’s coming soon to Orlando……

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Islands of Adventure, new attractions 2019, roller coasters, Universal Orlando Resort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Orlando announces new Harry Potter coaster replacing Dragon Challenge


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
24
Jul

Universal Orlando made it official: the twin looping coasters at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will run for the final time on September 4, before being replaced by an all new highly-themed Harry Potter coaster in 2019. This all-new thrill ride will take you deeper into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, where you will encounter…

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coming attractions, new attractions 2018, Universal Orlando Resort

Video Universal Update: Fast & Furious Construction, Nintendo Land Rumors


última edición December 11, 2023 By Bernardo Machado
24
Jul

Fast & Furious Supercharged The graffitied construction walls are up the former locations of both Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Review and Disaster, with much of the construction of the new ride building taking place behind the San Francisco facades. However the construction is coming along and before we know it we are going to be riding a…

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