Latest Universal Studios Florida Stories
This Year's Lineup to Feature Top-Name Performers, Including R&B Star NE-YO, Country Artist Kip Moore and American Idol's Adam Lambert ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort revealed today the complete lineup of performers that will take the stage at the 2013 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night June 1 through July 6, Universal Studios Florida will host one of the hottest concert series around, featuring a talent lineup of Grammy Award-winning and...
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Masterful creations from three of the five films nominated for "Best Costume Design" at the 85(th) Academy Awards® are on display at "The NBCUniversal Experience" at Universal Studios Hollywood in a showcase of enchanting and dramatic costumes from Universal Pictures' Les Miserables and Snow White and The Huntsman, as well as gowns from the category winner, Focus Features' Anna Karenina. The opulent opera gown worn by Anna...
Some of the Most Popular Names in Christian Rock Come Together for Florida's Biggest Christian Music Festival with Performances by Switchfoot, Casting Crowns, Lecrae and More ORLANDO, Fla., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando's Rock the Universe - Florida's biggest Christian music festival - returns this fall on September 6 and 7 with live performances by more than a dozen hit bands in Christian rock. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130415/FL94829 ) Guests...
Despicable Me 2 Fans May Track the Giant Minion Blimp's Path Across the United States Via the Despicablimp Command Center Website UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Pictures announced today that it is launching the enormous Despicable Me 2 "Despicablimp" in support of Universal and Illumination Entertainment's upcoming 3D-CG comedy adventure, which will be released on July 3, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/LA81854-a)...
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) announces the much-anticipated arrival of "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem," a 3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure. Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me will come to life in Hollywood in an attraction modeled after the one in its sister park, Universal Orlando Resort® - with the addition of a few surprises unique to the Entertainment...
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras 2013 is combining a stellar lineup of high-energy performances featuring some of the most sought-after names in music with the exciting spirit of the famed "N'awlins" celebration. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130107/FL38285) On select nights Feb. 9 through April 20, guests will let the good times roll as they experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras...
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort is offering Florida residents an exclusive getaway package to the must-see spring destination in 2013. Florida residents will receive two-nights of hotel accommodations, two days at Universal Orlando's theme parks and exclusive access to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, all at an extraordinary value. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121220/FL33261) Additional details about this vacation package...
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort is unveiling an all-new vacation package that gives families more time together to enjoy their action-packed adventure of a lifetime. With this new offer, visitors will receive a fourth night of hotel accommodations and third day of theme park admission FREE. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121218/FL31789 ) Additional details about this vacation package can be found below....
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort's Holidays celebration is where families create holiday memories to last a lifetime. With one-of-a-kind holiday traditions that all ages can enjoy, it's the only place where guests can come face-to-face with The Grinch at Grinchmas, watch majestic Macy's balloons wind through the streets and hear Christmas music sensation - Mannheim Steamroller - perform beloved holiday classics. Beginning Dec. 1...
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready - it's time to prepare for battle... (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121102/FL05116 ) Universal Orlando Resort announced today that its next blockbuster attraction will be the widely-popular TRANSFORMERS: The Ride - 3D. The groundbreaking ride - created under license from Hasbro, Inc. and based on its iconic TRANSFORMERS brand - will bring the intergalactic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons to...
