Tag: Universal Orlando Resort

My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure

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Last week, I experienced one of Orlando’s theme parks in a whole new way: I was a chaperone at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure. Gradventure is the resort’s celebration for eighth-graders — and only these middle-school students and their chaperones are allowed in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios during the special-ticket event. In fact, after 7 … Continue reading "My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure"
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Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters

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How would you like to step into a life-size video game, much like Wreck-It Ralph does in the animated Disney-Pixar movie? Well, it just might be possible sooner than you think at Universal Orlando. On Thursday, Universal Studios and Nintendo announced a partnership that “will bring the world of Nintendo to life at Universal theme … Continue reading "Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters"
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A Disney fan’s first impressions of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando

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In Orlando, not all magic is pixie dust. As most Harry Potter fans (and Central Florida tourists) know, Muggles now have a rare opportunity to step into Diagon Alley, the shopping district of wizards, right here in Orlando. Although regular people normally are not able to see what wizards do, Universal Orlando Resort has made … Continue reading "A Disney fan’s first impressions of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando"
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A Disney fan’s first impressions of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

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Though The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort opened to the public more than three years ago, I only recently discovered how unique it is, thanks to my 10-year-old son’s love of the books and my recent role as a chaperone for his school’s field trip to the park. If you’re a … Continue reading "A Disney fan’s first impressions of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando"
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Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 4

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Today was pretty fun! I went to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort and it was my first time! My family and I usually just take the Disney transports back and forth to the parks so we don’t have a way to get to Universal and we usually don’t have enough time to anyway. … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Part 4"
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