Posts Tagged ‘Universal Studios’

Hilton Orlando scheduled to open in August 2009

By Mrs S • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: News

If you’re planning a trip to Orlando next year and you don’t want to stay at a Disney World Resort then you might be interested to hear that the 1,400 room Hilton Orlando is scheduled to open in August 2009.



The Simpsons Ride reaches 1 million riders in the shortest time ever

By Mrs S • Jul 16th, 2008 • Category: News

The Simpsons Ride officially opened on May 15 at Universal Studios Orlando - and on Monday evening (July 14) welcomed it’s one millionth rider.



Disney’s FastPass - the best way to beat the lines

By Mrs S • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: News

An article on the Orlando Sentinel this week reported that Disney Officials are going to crack down on eBay auctions for expired and counterfeit FastPass (FP) tickets.



SpongeBob 4D theatre coming soon to Nickelodeon Hotel

By Mrs S • Jun 17th, 2008 • Category: News

On June 24 the Nick Hotel will be having the grand opening of its new 4D theatre - this new experience will offer shows for all ages and submerge guests in wind, water, bubbles, scent and much more as they journey along with the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick StarFish.



The Simpsons Ride - attraction photos

By Mrs S • Apr 26th, 2008 • Category: News

The guys over at Orlando Attractions Magazine were lucky enough to experience The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios during one of its soft openings.
The ride doesn’t open officially until May 15 but you can visit their blog for some sneak peek photos - it looks like this new attraction fits comfortably into the space vacated [...]



The Simpsons Ride update

By Mrs S • Mar 29th, 2008 • Category: News, Universal Studios

The new Simpsons ride over at Universal Studios is scheduled to open in Spring 2008 - replacing the much-loved Back to the Future attraction.
This new ride will be housed in the same building - and will also be a motion simulator ride that “tilts, pitches, dips and twists in sync with the action that is [...]



SeaWorld’s Aquatica video released

By Mrs S • Mar 2nd, 2008 • Category: Features, News, Planning, SeaWorld

This video takes you on a tour of the new Sea World Aquatica waterpark - from the two wave pools to the eateries and the fantastic slide through the whale pool…