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Confirmed: Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley to open at Universal Studios Florida in 2014

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 17:33

Universal Orlando has confirmed one of the theme park industry's worst-kept secrets - that a new Harry Potter-themed land will open at Universal Studios Florida in 2014.

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Theme park news round-up - May 6, 2013

Monday, May 06, 2013 10:16

Space Mountain reopens at Disneyland, Kings Island plans major new roller coaster and Warner Bros Movie World to install new children's ride.

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Theme park news round-up - April 10, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:38

Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic reviewed, Universal Orlando completes overhaul of Portofino Bay Hotel and Disney's Animal Kingdom gears up for its 15th anniversary celebrations.

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Universal officially releases ScreenPlay mobile app for theme park guests

Friday, March 29, 2013 11:08

Universal Parks & Resorts has officially released a new mobile application, dubbed Univeral ScreenPlay, which is designed to use augmented reality to enhance visits to its US theme parks.

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Report: Universal Orlando Resort set to release "ScreenPlay" mobile app

Friday, March 08, 2013 11:23

New posters that are on display at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure indicate that the Universal Orlando Resort is set to release a new mobile app dubbed "ScreenPlay".

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Theme park news round-up - February 18, 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013 12:33

Walt Disney World creates yet another plan for Pleasure Island, the Hogwarts Express begins to emerge at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Singapore previews its Sesame Street dark ride.

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Comcast takes full ownership of NBCUniversal as profits soar at theme park division

Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:47

Comcast is to take full ownership of NBCUniversal, and plans to continue to invest heavily in new attractions at the company's booming theme park division.

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Theme park news round-up - February 12, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 12:26

Disneyland Resort to enforce FASTPASS return windows, Disneyland Paris updates the Disney Dreams show and Lightwater Valley adds a new farm-themed area for 2013.

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Theme park news round-up - February 4, 2013

Monday, February 04, 2013 12:36

Alton Towers to overhaul on-site hotel, Tony Baxter steps down from Walt Disney Imagineering and a dispute could threaten Universal Orlando's Lord of the Rings plans.

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Theme park news round-up - January 21, 2013

Monday, January 21, 2013 13:43

Alton Towers names new coaster as The Smiler, Jurassic Park upgrade rumoured for Islands of Adventure and old friends return to Disney's Magic Kingdom.

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Theme park news round-up - January 7, 2013

Monday, January 07, 2013 13:38

Alton Towers' SW7 coaster rumoured to be delayed, Walt Disney World teases MyMagic+ system and Disneyland confirms a new show for the Fantasyland Theater.

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