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5 Possible Settings for a Third Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal has already created two lands, Hogsmede and Diagon Alley, based on the locations found in the series, both of which brought in millions of dollars and fans from across the globe. Naturally, it makes sense that they would at least consider building a third Wizarding World

Everything We Know About Universal Orlando Resort's Third Park

Universal has reached a point where it has to make a decision of what it wants to be: A Disneyland-style park that puts immersion and freshness ahead of variety and volume, or a Walt Disney World-style resort that caters to every vacation whim and encourages week-long stays. Every indication is that Universal desperately wants its Orlando resort to be the latter, which can mean only one thing: It’s time to build a third theme park.

It Was Universal Orlando's Darkest Day, and I Was There to See It

This is what really happened on Universal Studios Florida's catastrophic opening day.

Back to the Future's Doc Brown Saved Universal Studios Florida. This is How.

In-Depth Retrospective: Take a look back at Back to the Future: The Ride, the attraction that saved Universal Studios Florida.

Secrets of a Ride Operator: What It’s REALLY Like to Work at a Major Theme Park

This is an insider’s look at what it’s really like to work for Universal Orlando based on nearly two decades of experience.

6 HUGE Things You Might Have Missed from 2014's List of Top Theme Parks

We are only a few days removed from the release of the annual Global Attractions Attendance Report, the seminal theme park data evaluation from the Themed Entertainment Association, which is effectively the facts and figures bible of the theme park industry. Even though the data presented requires a

4 Ways Classic Disney and Universal Attractions are Deeper Than You Ever Imagined

Films can be art. Photographs can be art. Video games can be art. Even selfies can be art (no, seriously). And, I would argue, theme park attractions can be art – particularly the ones you'd find at Disney parks around the world or Universal's parks in Orlando and Los Angeles. No, maybe they aren't on the same level as the Mona Lisa or the Sistine Chapel, but they're a bit closer than you may think.

8 Similarities and Differences Between Kongfrontation and Skull Island: Reign of Kong

Sorting through the rumors and facts, however, here is my best guess on the similarities and differences between Kongfrontation and Reign of Kong.

Jaws: How Universal’s Shark Ride Turned into a Real-Life Disaster

In-depth retrospective: Learn how Universal Studios Florida’s original Jaws ride became the most expensive theme park flop ever.

Pure Wizardry: The Amazing Behind-the-Scenes Story of Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando

Learn the full story behind the creation of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.

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