Sep
06
Although Universal Orlando assured me on a recent visit that they will not be expanding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter we have heard that they have applied for permission to extend the queuing experience for their flagship ride, Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey. Work is taking place to extend the green house area of …
Aug
17
Review given by usrentacar.co.uk customer. My family and I recently visited Central Florida for the 10th time. We own a villa on Westhaven. This time my husband, eldest daughter Lindsey, her boyfriend James and myself were joined for a few days by our American friends from Pennsylvania Rick, Kelly and their 14 year old son Alex. …
Aug
13
Ever wanted to make your very own Butterbeer!? Well now you muggles can mix up your own batch. Ingredients: 1 cup (8 oz) cream soda ½ cup (4 oz) butterscotch ice cream for the topping ½ tablespoon butter Directions: 1: Measure butterscotch and butter into a measuring jug. Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, …
Aug
09
Universal Orlando’s attendance rose by 41% year on year proving that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter still has the drawing power it originally opened with. An estimated 3.6 million people visited Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios during the months of April, May and June adding an additional 1 million visitors compared to the previous …
Jul
28
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the flagship ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It is not a roller coaster, but a robocoaster… the Forbidden Journey utilizes KUKA technology, which allows the seats to pivot while being held above the track by a robotic arm. The ride performs such movements as dropping, spinning around, twisting and …
Jul
28
Dealing with a Hippogriff takes care and knowledge, luckily for you, your in the safe hands of Rubeus Hagrid and he’s set up a flight test for you. Listen out for Hagrids instruction’s as you queue. The Flight of the Hippogriff takes riders on Hagrid’s practise version of riding a real Hippogriff, your flight will take you …
Jul
28
The dragon challenge at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter places you right in the middle of the tri-wizard tournament. Are you brave enough to ride one of the most ferocious dragons in the Wizarding World? Either the Chinese Fireball or the Hungarian Horntail! Of course the dragons don’t want you on their backs, so they will try and throw …
Dec
16
So to say the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been an success is a slight understatement. Universal Studio’s posted attendance increases of 38% meaning the park will return to over 10 million visitors per year from the 2009 slump. In the first 3 months of launch The Wizarding World of Harry Potter drew an …
Nov
02
Ever wondered exactly what the rules of Quidditch are from the Harry Potter films? Well, wonder no more because below is a quick run down of the how to play; Rules The official rules of Quidditch are partially described in Quidditch Through the Ages. They are said to have been laid down in 1750 by the Department of Magical …
Oct
18
Q: How much money does Harry Potter make Universal Orlando? A: Well some of this question was answered on Friday when Universal Orlando released its quarter 3 results, and what cracking results they are as well, showing that the popularity of Mr Potter was well worth the Universal outlay. Attendance increased by 36% for the three months ending Sept. 26 …
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