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Stars in the Parks: Travolta and Preston have a wand choose them in the...
Renowned actor and Golden Globe award-winner John Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, became immersed in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during their visit to Islands of Adventure at...
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Flying to Orlando? You may get to ride on the Harry Potter 1
Is this the new version of the Hogwarts Express? AirTran Airways, and Universal Orlando have teamed up to allow passengers a ride on a one-of-a-kind “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” themed aircraft....
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Orlando author to reveal secrets of Universal’s Wizarding World – including...
It might have been the “Wizarding World of Walt Disney,” but the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the hottest thing to hit Orlando in years, opened at Universal Orlando instead. Why? It’s a question...
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Potter Puppet Pals coming to Orlando as part of Leakycon 2011
Potter Puppet Pals, the YouTube comedy sensation, will perform live in Orlando next July for LeakyCon 2011, a charity Harry Potter conference put on by LeakyNews.com. Neil Cicierega and his fellow...
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New Harry Potter movie to play on all 20 screens in CityWalk for midnight...
The AMC Universal Cineplex 20 in CityWalk, which is just steps away from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, will devote every theater to the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 –...
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Photo Update: An IAAPA tour through the Wizarding World
Photos and captions by Don Gworek The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo is in town this week and they’re offering a number of theme park tours. Last night, a...
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Stars in the Parks: Zeta-Jones, Douglas and kids ride a Hippogriff
Academy award-winning actors Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones along with their children Dylan, 10, and Carys, 7, flew over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and past Hogwarts Castle...
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Insider Top Tips: The best way to buy a Butterbeer
Column by Kevin Yee Universal’s new Wizarding World of Harry Potter powered its parent company to some great quarterly profits in 2010, no doubt due to the amazing Forbidden Journey ride and those $25...
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How to warm up with your own hot Butterbeer at home
By Samantha Sanders Forget hot chocolate! This holiday season, warm up with a toasty, buttery mug of hot Butterbeer. As most of you know, you can get chilled or frozen Butterbeer in the The Wizarding...
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Stars in the Parks: Tom Felton returns to the Wizarding World
Actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies) visited with the Beauxbatons at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during his return to Universal Orlando today. After enjoying Butterbeer...
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Top 10 most read theme park stories for 2010
Another year has passed and that means it’s time to take a look back. Over the year, we published four print editions of Orlando Attractions Magazine, launched a free iPad app, switched our free e-mail...
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Most watched theme park and attraction videos in 2010
It was a year dominated by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening and musical performances. So instead of only looking at the most viewed videos uploaded this year, we’re going to look at the top...
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Photo Finds: A look at what’s new at Islands of Adventure on a busy day
We knew it would be busy the last day of New Year’s weekend, but we braved the crowds at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As with most theme parks, they brought out some seldom seen things to keep the...
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Universal celebrates its one millionth Butterbeer sold at The Wizarding World...
One thousand of today’s guests visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal’s Islands of Adventure were most likely going to buy a Butterbeer at some point. But they were surprised with a...
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Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, Episode Seven for January 13, 2011
Jan. 13, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you Orlando theme park and attraction news on this week’s edition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yymr8OPyFjA This weeks show...
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Local 5K relocates to Universal Orlando – Participants run through both theme...
By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at...
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Stars in the Parks: iCarly’s Jennette McCurdy in the Wizarding World
Actress and singer Jennette McCurdy, best known for her role as Sam in Nickelodeon’s hit series iCarly – was all smiles as she filled her basket with sweets at Honeydukes within The Wizarding World of...
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Orlando Informer: Where can I eat breakfast before visiting The Wizarding...
I am going to Universal Orlando first thing in the morning to Harry Potter. Is there somewhere I can eat breakfast? These days, if you are heading to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World...
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A detailed look at Universal Orlando Resort from above
By Don Gworek The Universal Orlando resort is beautiful from the air, as well as the ground. Join us as we closely examine the elements of the two theme parks from above. Starting at the top is...
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Universal to hold 3-day Wizarding World event with Harry Potter movie cast...
Universal Orlando is planning “A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” for three days this November. Fans who buy special vacation packages will get to hobnob with cast and filmmakers from the Harry...
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