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Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park, entertainment district and vacation resort located in south Orlando, Fla., featuring two theme parks, stores, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues and three resort hotels.
The resort is owned through a complex corporate partnership that includes Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal Inc. In 2006, Universal Orlando¿s two theme parks had a combined attendance of 11.2 million visitors, and the full resort offered employment to approximately 13,000 people.
Universal Orlando¿s first component, Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, featuring rides and shows mostly based on classic movies. In late 1998 and 1999, the resort was more...
The resort is owned through a complex corporate partnership that includes Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal Inc. In 2006, Universal Orlando¿s two theme parks had a combined attendance of 11.2 million visitors, and the full resort offered employment to approximately 13,000 people.
Universal Orlando¿s first component, Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, featuring rides and shows mostly based on classic movies. In late 1998 and 1999, the resort was more...
Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park, entertainment district and vacation resort located in south Orlando, Fla., featuring two theme parks, stores, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues and three resort hotels.
The resort is owned through a complex corporate partnership that includes Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal Inc. In 2006, Universal Orlando¿s two theme parks had a combined attendance of 11.2 million visitors, and the full resort offered employment to approximately 13,000 people.
Universal Orlando¿s first component, Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, featuring rides and shows mostly based on classic movies. In late 1998 and 1999, the resort was more than doubled with the openings of the CityWalk shopping, dining and nightlife district and the second theme park, Islands of Adventure, which added more rides and shows based on movies, comics, Dr. Seuss children¿s books and fantasy.
Universal Studios¿ most popular attractions include the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster. At Islands of Adventure, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is one of the most acclaimed in the world. CityWalk is anchored by a resident Blue Man Group show and a Hard Rock Live concert hall. In late 2009, Islands of Adventure will unveil a new themed area based on the Harry Potter series of books and movies.
The resort is owned through a complex corporate partnership that includes Blackstone Capital Partners and NBC Universal Inc. In 2006, Universal Orlando¿s two theme parks had a combined attendance of 11.2 million visitors, and the full resort offered employment to approximately 13,000 people.
Universal Orlando¿s first component, Universal Studios Florida, opened in 1990, featuring rides and shows mostly based on classic movies. In late 1998 and 1999, the resort was more than doubled with the openings of the CityWalk shopping, dining and nightlife district and the second theme park, Islands of Adventure, which added more rides and shows based on movies, comics, Dr. Seuss children¿s books and fantasy.
Universal Studios¿ most popular attractions include the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster. At Islands of Adventure, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is one of the most acclaimed in the world. CityWalk is anchored by a resident Blue Man Group show and a Hard Rock Live concert hall. In late 2009, Islands of Adventure will unveil a new themed area based on the Harry Potter series of books and movies.
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Crist has busy agenda on trade mission to Europe
Tallahassee BureauGov. Charlie Crist is preparing for a 10-day trip to Europe to talk up the state's aerospace and alternative-energy industries. Crist leaves Saturday on the third trade mission of his administration. He will lead a flock of Florida business leaders...Tags: Nancy Riley, Executive Branch, Renewable Energy, Regional Authority, Nuclear Power
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Red, White & Boom Celebrations Light Up Skies All Over Florida
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Special CorrespondentWith the Fourth of July falling on a Friday this year, it is ideal for a long weekend getaway highlighted by Independence Day Celebrations –which are as abundant as the bursts of color of mega fireworks displays. Here is some of what's on tap for this...Tags: Universal CityWalk, Children, Fishing, Key West, Times Square
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Orlando is fun for grown-ups, too!
The Chicago TribuneThe official name is Universal Orlando Resort. That's marketing for you. Here's what it is: two amusement parks ( Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure) with overlapping themes and missions - which park has Barney and which...Tags: Universal CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, Jimmy Buffett, Superman, Universal Orlando
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What slowdown? Universal posts rosy results
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversal Orlando said Friday that it had enjoyed another fiscal quarter of improved attendance, sales and profit -- the second local theme-park operator this week to report that it started the year by defying fears of a tourism slowdown. In a first-...Tags: Easter, Islands of Adventure, Universal City, Universal Orlando, The Simpsons
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Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a world all it's own, with two breathtaking theme parks, a wealth of exciting nightlife venues, luxurious resort hotels and plenty of fine shopping and dining. The classic Universal Studios Florida theme park remains one of...Tags: Universal CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, Theme Park Vacations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Hotels and Accommodations
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Universal Studios Florida
It's always been the place where you can "ride the movies," but Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is also much, much more. In addition to the exciting rides, you can learn the secrets of movie-making when you go behind-the-scenes at a number of...Tags: Movies, Universal CityWalk, Orlando, Universal Orlando, Florida
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Universal CityWalk
Shopping, dining and nightlife are the themes at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. After you park your car in the Universal garages and head toward the parks, you'll have to pass through this lively area, filled with restaurants, fine shops and...Tags: Nature, Endangered Species, Universal CityWalk, Theme Park Vacations, Universal Orlando
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Central Florida theme parks unveil new attractions
Special Correspondent for South Florida Sun-SentinelCentral Florida's theme parks roll out new attractions each year just in time to welcome summer visitors. This year, the highlights include a new wildlife area, a prize give-away, and an interactive attraction at the area theme parks. Here's a park-by-...Tags: Nature, Baby Products, Games, and Toys, Theme Park Vacations, International Drive, Toy Industry
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Progressions
Boards of Directors The Asian American Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has appointed the following to serve as officers for 2008: President, Becky Szymanski, Sunrise Lending Inc.; Vice President of External Affairs, Victor Alzona, AffordableOne...Tags: Corporate Officers, Orlando Real Estate, Florida, Local Elections, Management Change
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Crowd ganged up on arresting police officer at Wet 'n Wild, jail records show
Sentinel Staff WriterAn Orlando police officer was rushed by 50 to 75 people Sunday afternoon, some of whom reportedly then punched him, when he tried to arrest a disorderly teen who had refused to leave the Wet 'n Wild water park. Orange County jail records show that...Tags: International Drive, Orange County (Florida), Law Enforcement, People, Juvenile Delinquency
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