Legoland Florida Resort is making history as the first theme park in the world to have an official currency listed on a currency exchange board. The Legoland Dollar will now be available for purchase on Travelex’s currency exchange boards at 55 participating Travelex locations after an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading independent foreign exchange… [read more]
Universal Orlando is getting ready for the grand opening of Diagon Alley, their latest Harry Potter expansion which includes Gringotts Wizarding Bank, a London-themed land and the Hogwarts Express connecting Universal Studios and Islands of Adventures (& yes, a fire-breathing dragon at Gringotts). Universal also released a first look at the… [read more]
Over the weekend, I got a chance to swing by Universal Orlando and check out the latest developments with the construction of London and Diagon Alley for the Harry Potter expansion. It’s hard to remember where Jaws used to be when you look at the new King’s Cross Station and… [read more]
Universal Orlando made big news again today announcing that the biggest expansion of CityWalk will include 8 new venues! Universal CityWalk is a 30-acre entertainment complex in between the Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios parks and some major changes are coming. There are sure to be more announcements coming, as… [read more]
Just a few days ago, I wrote questioning Does SeaWorld Have a Cash Flow Problem? But is SeaWorld’s stock also slipping? It’s real stock on Wall Street (SEAS) does continue to slip from its 52-week high. But is SeaWorld also losing its stock as one of Orlando’s big tourism and economic giants as their… [read more]
Is there a cash flow problem at SeaWorld? It may not seem like one of Orlando’s big theme parks and main “economic drivers” would be having financial difficulties, but for contractors doing business with SeaWorld Orlando it appears you won’t be paid until you file a lien and take action against… [read more]
Plans have now been released detailing the new Garden Bridge at Universal Orlando and it will be the first of its kind in Florida. The Garden Pedestrian Bridge will connect Universal’s new Cabana Bay Beach Resort to the main resort. The Garden Bridge at Universal Studios Orlando project is approximately… [read more]
It is no secret that I can always have fun at Universal Orlando and this weekend was no different. The long weekend gave me a perfect opportunity to take a few hours and escape into the parks. At Universal Studios, of course the new Springfield remains an instant favorite for… [read more]
There is no doubt Universal Orlando knows how to put on a show – and yesterday’s Grand Opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D was fit for Hollywood. Even Steven Spielberg walked the red carpet and enjoyed a front row seat alongside Universal Orlando executives. In an awesome display of theatrics,… [read more]
Walking through the Universal Orlando Resort, it is clear times are good. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has transformed Universal Orlando and brought the Islands of Adventure park back to life. And the fun is just getting started.