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Universal Orlando Resort breaks $90 barrier with summer 2013 ticket price rises

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:08

The Universal Orlando Resort has increased ticket prices for Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, becoming the first Florida resort to break the $90 barrier.

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Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin concept art

Theme park news round-up - May 20, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013 10:48

Updated Soarin' rumored for Epcot and Disney California Adventure, swing nights return to Disneyland and a broomstick-eye view of Diagon Alley construction at Universal Orlando.

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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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Universal Studios Florida confirms full line-up for 2013 Summer Concert Series

Monday, May 06, 2013 10:09

The Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the full line-up of performers for the 2013 Summer Concert Series, which will take place on select nights from June 1- July 6.

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Universal Studios Florida to open Transformers The Ride - 3D on June 20, 2013

Friday, May 03, 2013 09:35

Universal Orlando has confirmed that the opening date for Transformers: The Ride - 3D at Universal Studios Florida has been set as June 20, 2013.

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Video: Transformers invade Orlando as Universal prepares to announce opening date

Thursday, May 02, 2013 10:01

In a major publicity stunt, the Decepticons have invaded Downtown Orlando as Universal Orlando prepares to announce the opening date for Transformers: The Ride - 3D.

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Universal Orlando Resort confirms dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2013 events

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 10:25

The Universal Orlando Resort has announced the dates for the Halloween Horror Nights 2013 events, which will take place in September, October and November.

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Theme park news round-up - April 16, 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:17

Six Flags tests out "weather guarantee", Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 30th anniversary and Universal Orlando reveals "Rock the Universe" line-up.

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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 Orlando Resort completes renovation of Portofino Bay Hotel

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:32

The Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that the renovation of all 750 rooms at the on-site Portofino Bay Hotel is now complete, having cost some $14 million.

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Theme park news round-up - April 3, 2013

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 10:11

Summer Concert Series returns to Universal Studios Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort breaks attendance record and Ratatouille takes shapes at Walt Disney Studios, Paris.

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