Richard Gere Vists The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Golden Globe award-winning actor Richard Gere recently visited Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort. During his hosted visit, Gere visited the premier wand shop and experienced the wonder of the wand choosing him. Gere is best known for his roles in such blockbuster films as […]
Harry Potter Twins at Universal’s Islands of Adventures
June 9, 2011 Comments Off on Harry Potter Twins at Universal’s Islands of AdventuresOliver and James Phelps, the actors who portrayed the Weasley twins in the “Harry Potter” movies, were taping at Universal’s Islands of Adventure yesterday. The brothers were stationed near the theme park’s Hogsmeade village with Hogwarts serving as the backdrop at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Phelpses read from a prompter and interacted […]
Continue reading …Universal Orlando Makes Record Profits Thanks to Harry Potter
February 16, 2011 Comments Off on Universal Orlando Makes Record Profits Thanks to Harry PotterGood news for the Orlando area emerged this week as Universal Orlando announced that attendance was up 20%. Universal said Monday it drew 11.2 million visitors in 2010, an increase of nearly 2 million from 2009, as huge crowds descended on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opened last June in the resort’s Islands […]
Continue reading …Annual Pass Prices Go Up at Universal
January 4, 2011 Comments Off on Annual Pass Prices Go Up at UniversalUniversal Orlando has announced significant prices increases for two of its popular annual pass ticket choices. Orlando locals and frequent attendees to Universal’s parks can expect to pay $20 – $60 more per annual pass in the new year. The Power Pass, which does not include parking and features blackout dates, was $139.99 for Florida […]
Continue reading …Florida Leisure – Top 10 Videos For 2010
December 31, 2010 Comments Off on Florida Leisure – Top 10 Videos For 2010Well today marks the last day of the year and it’s always fun to look back and reflect on some of the things that happened and what interested most people. That’s why we’ve taken a look at our YouTube.com/FloridaLeisure channel to see exactly what were the most popular videos from over 100 that we made […]
Continue reading …Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones Visit Orlando Theme Parks
November 28, 2010 Comments Off on Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones Visit Orlando Theme ParksMichael Douglas looked happy and on his way to recovery last Wednesday when he posed with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and their kids, Dylan and Carys, in front of the Epcot Center in Disney World. The family also made a trip to Universal’s Islands of Adventure park and enjoyed a ride on the Flight of the […]
Continue reading …New details are coming out from Disney just days after dramatic evidence from Universal’s shows just how important it is for our theme parks to keep offering new attractions. Universal Orlando has just posted their best quarterly results in the resort’s 20 year history, fueled by the power of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. […]
Continue reading …The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – It’s Time!
June 18, 2010 Comments Off on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – It’s Time!After three years of anticipation and hype, at 9.00am today, Universal Orlando will formally throw open the doors at its Islands of Adventure theme park to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The spectacular addition has cost over $200 million and is a fantastically detailed collection of rides, shops and eateries. The new addition is […]
Continue reading …Harry Potter casts his spell over Rod Blagojevich
April 6, 2010 Comments Off on Harry Potter casts his spell over Rod BlagojevichThe Celebrity Apprentice this week was right up our street…literally. The contestants were involved in an interesting challenge that revolved around the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and they were charged with creating a 3 dimensional interactive display that children could relate to in order to attract families to Universal Orlando this Summer. By now, […]
Continue reading …Ellen visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
April 3, 2010 Comments Off on Ellen visits The Wizarding World of Harry PotterHere’s an update video as Ellen DeGeneres visits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s coming along nicely ready for it’s 18 June opening date.
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