UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS
The
Simpsons - Opening Spring 2008
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The world's
most popular dysfunctional cartoon family are coming to
Universal Orlando. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie
Simpson -- stars of TV's long-running series -- will ride
along with guests in a new mega-attraction opening in
Spring 2008.
Guests will be rocketed along with the
Simpson family on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure.
They'll experience a side of Springfield previously unexplored
as they enjoy the new ride's interpretation of thrill
rides, dark rides and "live" shows that make
up a new fantasy amusement park "Krusty Land"
dreamed up by the show's cantankerous Krusty the Clown.
The attraction will feature the show's
classic humor and many instantly recognizable characters
-- all voiced by the original actors. "The ride is
designed to duplicate the Simpsons home-viewing experience,
only at high speed and with lots of screaming," stated
Matt Groening, who created the Simpsons over 20 years
ago.
The new Simpsons attraction
will replace the closed Back to the Future: The Ride in
the World Expo section of the park and will use the 80-foot-tall
movie screens and motion-simulation vehicles. For the
Simpsons ride, the motion devices will be toned down to
offer a smoother ride and all elements will be upgraded
to the current state of the art.
The
Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Opening
2009
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Warner Bros.
and Universal Orlando are partnering to create the world’s
first fully immersive Harry Potter themed environment.
Envisioned as a "theme park within a theme park"
and titled "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,"
the new environment will become part of the experience
within Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park
at the Universal Orlando Resort.
Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling
stories and characters – and faithful to the visual
landscapes of the films -- "The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter" will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity
to experience the magical world of Harry and his friends.
The fully immersive, themed land will enable guests to
visit some of the most iconic locations found in the books
and the films including the village of Hogsmeade, the
mysterious Forbidden Forest, and even Hogwarts castle
itself. "The plans I've seen look incredibly exciting,
and I don't think fans of the books or films will be disappointed,"
said J.K. Rowling.
Expected to open in late 2009, the new
environment will feature immersive rides and interactive
attractions, as well as experiential shops and restaurants
that will enable guests to sample fare from the wizarding
world’s best known establishments. Also debuting
will be a state-of-the-art attraction that will bring
the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life
in an exciting way that guests have never before experienced.
The Academy Award-winning
production designer Stuart Craig, who has worked to bring
the world of Harry Potter to life in all of the feature
films to date, leads the creative design for the area
to ensure it remains faithful to the look and feel of
the films.
Hollywood
Rip, Ride, Rockit- Opening Spring
2009 
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LIGHTS
. . . CAMERA . . . COASTER!
Universal Orlando
Resort Announces Brand-New Roller Coaster That Features
Total Immersion Entertainment and Puts Guests In The Director’s
Seat
ORLANDO, FL (March 19, 2008) –
Adrenaline pumping and music thumping, you find yourself
heading straight toward the sky. Suddenly, you are doing
65 mph, 17 stories over Universal Studios. Gasping with
excitement, you rock out to a song you picked before strapping
in. And, it’s all on video. Once the adventure is
over, you edit the video to send to your friends.
This is true high-tech,
customizable, multi-sensory entertainment. Scheduled to
open in spring 2009, Hollywood Rip, Ride,
Rockit will stake its claim as the most
technologically advanced roller coaster in the world.
The Universal Creative team is combining audio and special
effects engineering, sophisticated on- and off-board video
and one-of-a-kind guest personalization to create a roller
coaster experience unlike any other.
“This is the perfect
intersection of the digital age and theme park entertainment,”
said Mark Woodbury, President of Creative for Universal
Parks & Resorts. “Hollywood Rip,
Ride, Rockit blends roller coaster intensity
and guest interaction in a way where no two experiences
will be the same.”
Hollywood Rip,
Ride, Rockit touts six near-miss moments
and first-ever thrills including a record-breaking loop.
Ride vehicles feature the brightest and most innovative
color changing LEDs in the world. High-energy visual displays
fill the queue line. With up to four ride vehicles on
the tracks at any given time, and with concert lighting
and special effects mixed in, Hollywood Rip,
Ride, Rockit will be a true high-intensity,
multi-sensory experience that is unmatched.
Guests can customize their ride experience
by choosing what song will play while they’re on
the roller coaster. LED boards in the queue lines will
display song options from five genres (classic rock, rap,
country, pop and soundtracks). Once on-board, guests can
choose their song or let the coaster’s digital sound
system choose for them. When the ride is over, guests
will be able to customize footage from their experience
and compile it into a take-home music video.
Hollywood Rip,
Ride, Rockit will be located near the Jimmy
Neutron attraction traveling the southern perimeter of
the Universal Studios theme park, over to the CityWalk
lagoon and back.
SEA
WORLD
Aquatica
- NOW OPEN!
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Coming soon to Orlando, Florida is a truly innovative
attraction that only Sea World could create. Aquatica
Water Park by Sea World is scheduled to open in March
2008.
Aquatica will cover over 60
acres of lush landscapes that closely resemble the Southern
Island Seas of New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea. From
Crystal-blue rivers to hidden grottos and larger than life
waterfalls, Aquatica will offer the most unique water park
experience in the world.
Aquatica
will have the first of it's kind 15,000 sq ft Duel Wave
Pools that can operate independently or send out towering
waves at the same time. Visitors can enjoy relaxing at
the 80,000 sq ft beach or enjoy many of the 36 thrilling
water slides, six rivers and lagoons and much more.
Aquatica
by Sea World will have the first ever duel water slides
that will plunge riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue
lagoon featuring black and white Commerson's dolphins.
Aquatica is setting out to be the most interactive and
exhilarating water park in the world.
Aquatica
was designed to be one of the biggest and most interactive
water park in the world. With it's sheer size, guests
won't have to wait very long in lines or in restaurants,
and for those who want to relax in the beach area can
enjoy beachside waiter service.
Aquatica
will have rides for kids of all ages including colorful
eight-lane racing slides, triple-drop raft rides, and
a 6 story family ride that the entire group can enjoy.
You'll also find the rivers of Aquatica that offer pure
thrill, jetting riders through rolling rapids, racing
waters and rushing geysers.
Aquatica
even offers the biggest and wildest experience for kids.
You'll find one of the world's largest interactive water
play area that includes a colorful rain fortress that
towers 60 feet above a 15,000 square foot pool.
If
you're looking for an out of this world water park experience
full of lush environments, wild sea animals, and a relaxing
beach area. Then the New Aquatica by Sea World water park
in Orlando, FL is a must visit.
