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The Top 8 Hidden Secrets at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley

Universal Studios Florida’s newest addition, Diagon Alley, is packed with references to the books and movies. Here are some of the very best to look out for!

All-Star Roundtable: 5 Reasons Why Universal's Diagon Alley is NOT a Flop

Some have suggested that Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley is not performing as well as expected. But is that really the case?

How "The Suits" Almost Ruined Universal Orlando

It seems hard to believe now, but back in the early 2000s Universal Orlando came perilously close to collapse. Learn how short-term decisions from the resort's management brought one of the world's greatest theme park resorts to its knees.

6 Groundbreaking Universal Orlando Attractions That Changed Theme Parks Forever

Universal Orlando came close to disaster when it first opened, but since then the park's attractions have had a huge influence on the theme park industry as a whole.

5 Ways a Universal Vacation is More Relaxed Than a Disney One

Think all theme park vacations require months of military precision planning? Exhausted after your trip? Take a look at the ways that Universal Orlando provides a relaxing alternative.

The Contrarian: 3 Reasons Why Universal's Strategy for Beating Disney May be the Wrong One

Universal is taking on Disney on the worldwide stage – but does it really need the rest of the world in order to win? Editor's note: this is the latest of a series of features in which one of our writers takes a deliberately controversial stance on a theme park-related topic to try and stir up some

4 Reasons Why Universal and Disney are Poised to go to WAR in Orlando

The 1990s saw the launch of Universal Orlando and the biggest decade of expansion in Walt Disney World's history. We very well may be on the cusp of another era of incredible development -- and here's why.

5 Rides at Universal Orlando That EVEN Disney Fans Will Love

Disney fans can be very picky about which rides are truly excellent, but open-minded WDW buffs can definitely find things they'll love at Universal Orlando.

2 Unsung Attractions That Allow You to Experience the Future of Theme Parks NOW

Self-guided haunted houses? Self-determining attractions? Timed experiences? Zombie laser tag? Behold -- the future of themed entertainment.

7 Harry Potter Experiences That Universal Could Bring to its Next Wizarding World

Theme Park Tourist muses about what can still be added to The Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter.

All-Star Roundtable: 4 HUGE Changes Coming to a Theme Park Near You

Want a peek into the (near) future? We'll tell you the four places that Disney, Universal, and the rest will take theme parks to, ranging from living and breathing hotels to open-ended (socially) immersive events and rides. Now that both New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom and the Wizarding World of

6 Incredible Things You Get To Do if You Work at Universal Orlando

Wondering what makes being a Universal Orlando team member so much fun? Check out these totally random things you can do!

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