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The 5 Greatest Universal Theme Park Monsters EVER

Universal has created some stunning animatronic monsters for its theme park attractions over the years. Take a look at five of the very best.

Complete Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Guide: The Interactive Elements

Wands that "cast spells", talking heads on the Knight Bus and many more interactive elements are expected to form part of Universal Studios Florida's Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley. The spring 2014 debut of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is fast approaching, and

Complete Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Guide: The Shops and Restaurants

A host of stores and restaurants are set to feature in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley when it opens at Universal Studios Florida in 2014. Universal has made a fortune from merchandise sales from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It's no surprise, then, that the entire second

Complete Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Guide: The Layout

Excitement is building ahead of the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Learn what to expect by reading our complete guide to the expansion.

Photos: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Construction Update

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is going to be the newest land at Universal Studios Florida when it opens in summer 2014. These photos are from Islands of Adventure , where the Hogwarts Express will take guests from Diagon Alley to the current Hogsmeade and vise-versa. The station

Queue-Jumping Showdown: Walt Disney's World FastPass+ vs. Universal Express

Walt Disney World has rolled out a new queue-jumping system, FastPass+. Take a look at how it compares to Universal Express at rival Universal Orlando.

6 Unusual and Intriguing Facts About Universal Orlando

The Universal Orlando Resort has a varied past, an interesting present and an exciting future. Here are five unusual facts about the home of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

Uniquely Magical: The 3 New Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter

Universal is set to introduce three new Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter over the next couple of years. Each is expected to offer its own unique experiences for Potter fans. Most attention is focused on the spring 2014 debut of Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, but two other Wizarding

The Top 10 Defunct Universal Studios Florida Attractions

Universal Orlando has a policy of ripping out old attractions and replacing them with new ones when they become out-of-date. Here are 10 long-lost rides and shows that have a special place in our hearts.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 25, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 19, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: FastPass+ is now available to all guests visiting Walt Disney World. In December of 2013, Disney’s Animal Kingdom became the first park in Walt Disney World

20 New Rides and Attractions at US Theme Parks for 2014

There are a host of new rides and attractions coming to US theme parks in 2014. Here's a round-up of what's in store!

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Three

Universal Orlando is relentless. In the last 15 years, it has redefined itself among theme park enthusiasts. In Part Two of this series , we explored Universal's recipe for growth and success. No longer does it operate single-day, barely-themed studios parks full of flat facades and rides themed to

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