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Universal following Disney’s lead, will offer drone shows, attractions

12/06/2016

Drones are one of this year’s top ten Christmas gifts, but they’re also proving to be a big draw for theme park visitors. Universal may be following Disney’s lead by introducing drones into their newest attract... Read More

Universal Orlando tech found dead in Men In Black ride

Terry Roen

11/08/2016

Universal

A 60-year-old technician died early Tuesday while working on a ride at Universal Orlando. The man, who has not been identified, was found without a pulse in the rafters of the Men In Black: Alien Attack ride, ... Read More

Universal Orlando adds sixth hotel

Terry Roen

11/08/2016

Universal

Universal Orlando announced it would begin taking reservations early next year for its newest hotel, which is scheduled to open in a year and a half. Aventura Hotel will offer panoramic views of Universal Orla... Read More

Texas Chainsaw Massacre featured fright at Universal Halloween Horror Nights 2016

Drew Wilson

04/15/2016

Universal

Universal Orlando released the first details on Halloween Horror Nights 2016 Thursday, and fans of horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have reason to celebrate. The 1974 film will serve as the backdrop ... Read More

Hotel association, Orlando theme parks pitch for more Orange County tourism tax money

Scott Powers

04/01/2016

Disney World, Hotels, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal

With Orange County's bed tax flush from record tourism, Orlando's tourism community wants to see more of that money spent on tourism marketing, the convention center and area sports and arts venues, including t... Read More

Orlando’s theme park companies pour at least $2.77 million into state politics

Scott Powers

02/16/2016

Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal

Orlando's theme park behemoths – mostly Walt Disney companies – have already poured $2.77 million into campaign and political committees and parties for this election cycle so far, preferring Republicans by alm... Read More

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