The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida’s Walt Disney World, a Disneyland attraction in California based on the “Cars” movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood’s new Transformers ride top the list of new attractions at theme parks across the country in 2012. And thrill ride enthusiasts won’t be disappointed, with at least 20 new roller coasters debuting at parks…read more →
Nearly two years after opening the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando is still riding the boy wizard’s broomstick. Comcast Corp., the parent company of Universal Orlando, said Wednesday that its theme parks continued to post “reliable growth” during the first quarter of 2012. and, as they have every quarter for the past two years, executives credited the gains…read more →
My grandson was always a Disney fan. Heck, he’s been to Disney World s many times I’ve lost count. But after showing him a YouTube sneak peak video on Transformers: the Ride 3D, Universal Studios has surpassed Walt Disney World in his mind. he sees Universal Studio’s rides as way cooler. That wasn’t always the case. yes, Universal has a…read more →
Ah, the days of summer with glorious, leisurely days of theme parks and roller coasters are almost upon us. but let’s scratch the roller coasters and head instead to Universal Studios where the latest ride technology is combined with your favorite films. Universal Studios Hollywood will debut its latest ride — ”Transformers: The Ride 3-D” — on May 25, 2012. Megan Fox ‘in tears’…read more →
In commemoration of Earth Day 2012, Goodwill Southern California is teaming with NBC4 and Universal Studios Hollywood on a two-day drive they’re hoping will set a new record for the most items donated in 24 hours. Universal Studios Hollywood is where donors can take new and/or “gently used’ items, including e-waste, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. this Saturday and…read more →
One of the coolest things I did last October was Universal Studio Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” which features mazes for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, FRIDAY THE 13TH and THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. One of the downfalls was the weak horror tram ride, which is now promised to be revamped, along with the ELM STREET maze. in addition, THE STRANGERS…read more →
‘Chucky’s Funhouse’ Maze throughout Halloween Horror Nights 2009 at Common Studios Hollywood. “America’s favored serial killer doll is using matters into his very own small twisted arms. Chucky has taken over an old, carnival fun property and is raising an military of Killer Dolls to just take his final revenge on humanity!” 2011 HHN Films: youtube.com 2010 HHN Movies: youtube.com…read more →
The new Transformers 3-D ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is still couple months away, but today we received an inside look at how those robots in disguise are shaping up. It arrived via e-mail from a “Mark Stevens,” claiming to be an Inside the Magic reader, offering a link to a “leaked” YouTube video, apparently showing two kids “sneaking” into…read more →
Once upon a time at Universal Studios there was a prop plaza featuring large objects from Land of the Giants as well as vehicles you could pose in with a rolling screen and also styrofoam rocks you could pick up. it was a fun place to hang out and play, as well as many a souvenir photograph was taken at…read more →
Universal Studios Hollywood doesn’t have that many rides, but they are looking to change that with “Transformers: the Ride 3D”, set to open in may of this year. to help promote the new ride, Universal Studios has created a viral website and social media game. Get the details after the break.go to PrepareForBattle.com to enlist via your Facbook account. once…read more →
