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Harry Potter Says No To Military Discounts At Universal Studios

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Harry Potter Hates Military DiscountsThe Wizzarding World of Harry Potter is bringing in so much money for Universal Studios that the popular theme parks don’t need to offer a military discount to plus up their park attendance.

I recently had a conversation with a representative from the Orlando Universal Studios theme parks. She was at my base’s Summer Vacation Fair where sponsors showed off their military discounts.

The Universal representative that I talked to confirmed for me that for the foreseeable future Universal has no plan to bring back any kind of special military discount with steeply discounted tickets due to the cash and bodies that the Harry Potter attractions are bring in.

The last great military discount offered by Universal Studios ended in March 2010.

Meanwhile Disney continues to offer their Armed Forces Salute, which has been running since January 2008.

You can still purchase slightly discounted Universal Studios tickets for the military at your Base ITT Office or at Shades of Green at Disney World.

Universal Studios does still offer room and ticket military packages.

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Blue Man Group At Universal Orlando’s CityWalk

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© 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reservedBLUE MAN GROUP REDEFINES ENTERTAINMENT

ORLANDO, Fla. – Guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort can experience the world-renowned and outrageously fun Blue Man Group show at Universal CityWalk. The wildly successful live entertainment experience ñ which occupies the state-of-the-art Sharp AQUOS Theatre  adds an entirely new dimension of live entertainment to Universal Orlando.

The one-of-a-kind show combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create the blissful party atmosphere that is a Blue Man Group trademark. The production has been custom-designed for Universal Orlando and includes elements of the group’s existing shows as well as newly created material exclusive to this production.

Blue Man Group performs continuously throughout the week from Universal Orlando Resortís Sharp AQUOS Theatre. The 1,000-seat theater, complete with a 30-foot-tall Blue Man facade, is accessible from both Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida. The facade’s large size makes Blue Man visible from nearly everywhere in CityWalk, adding to the distinct variety offered by the already established hotels, restaurants, clubs, theaters, shops and theme parks.

“We are thrilled to offer this exciting show to our guests,” said Bill Davis, president of Universal Orlando Resort. “Blue Man Group is a perfect complement to the incredible experiences at Universal Orlando Resort.”

“Because Universal Orlando is known for its cool, stimulating experiences, we feel itís the perfect place for a Blue Man show,” said Blue Man Group Co-founder Chris Wink.

The Blue Man Group show is a separately ticketed event with tickets starting at $64 for adults and $25 for children ages 3-9. For more information or to purchase tickets, guests may visit www.universalorlando.com/blueman.

Military Discounted Prices Available – See this earlier post

 

About Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group features three enigmatic, bald, blue characters who take the audience through a multimedia, multi-sensory experience. It combines theatre, percussion, music, art, science, and humor into a unique, modern-day vaudevillian show. .

In addition to Orlando, various Blue Man Group productions can be seen nightly in New York, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Berlin, and Tokyo.

Orlando’s Blue Man Group production, including exclusive material that can not be seen anywhere else, takes place in the 1,000-seat Sharp Aquos Theatre, built especially for this spectacular performance next to Universal Studios Florida and part of Universal Orlando Resortís CityWalk

For more information about Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com/blueman.

 

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How To Survive The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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Harry Potter Hates Military DiscountsSince it’s opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has become the biggest draw and most crowded attraction at Universal Studios Orlando. Located in the Islands of Adventure Theme Park, the Wizarding World draws Harry Potter fans and their families in droves. Every day this section of the theme park is packed with long lines waiting just to enter the area. Guests must then get in lines for the individual attractions.

There are two ways to beat the crowds though.

One way is to stay at one of Universal’s on site hotels. These are the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, the Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Military members can stay at these hotels with the military discounted packages Universal offers. You’ll need to opt for the upgraded package which start at $379 per adult. These include two day theme park tickets, and early admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. While you and others who are staying on property are admitted to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first thing in the morning, those staying off property are having to line up and wait for you to finish and make room.

The other good way to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, if you are not staying on property and still beat the crowds is to skip it first thing in the morning, enjoy the rest of the park (or both theme parks) all day and return later in the evening when the crowds have thinned. Many people have reported great success with this method.

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Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal – A Great Review

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Here is a really great review of one of Universal Studios Orlando’s os site hotels.

“The Royal Pacific opened as part of Universal’s massive expansion more than a decade ago.

This was the same expansion that added Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the theme park to which the Wizarding World was added.”

The review is on YourFirstVisit.net

The Royal Pacific is one of the hotels offered in the Upgraded Universal Military Discount Packages.

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Orlando Universal CityWalk Overview

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ELECTRIFY YOUR SENSES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK

30 Acres of Dining, Events and Entertainment with Something For Everyone

ORLANDO, Fla. – The rhythmic beat of music pounds from high-tech speakers. Neon lights illuminate figures dancing in the streets. Revelers dine at top-name restaurants and club hop until the wee hours of the morning. Stiltwalkers, jugglers and street entertainers dazzle onlookers. Itís a typical action-packed night at Universal CityWalk.

A collection of brightly colored, 10-story towers, icons and free-form sculptures identify CityWalk’s distinctive skyline from miles away, enticing guests to lounge over morning coffee, enjoy a leisurely meal or party late into the night.

An eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more. CityWalk captures everything from the elegance of Emerilís Restaurant Orlando to the rock n’ roll beat of the worldís largest Hard Rock Cafe. The expansive, two-tiered promenade features individually themed shopping, entertainment and dining venues and sits at the entrance of both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. The 30-acre entertainment complex is a meeting place with a distinct attitude where guests can taste, touch, see and hear great entertainment.

“CityWalk brings together a powerful ensemble of partners — all leaders within their own industries and professions — to create an unrivaled 21st-century entertainment package, said Bill Davis, president and chief executive officer, Universal Orlando Resort. “CityWalk offers limitless excitement for residents, vacationers, conventioneers, day trippers and resort guests alike.”

From the casual “Floribbean” food of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville to the Latin-flavored cuisine of The Latin Quarter, from the concerts at Hard Rock Live to the island music performed at Bob Marley- A Tribute To Freedom, CityWalk has something to appeal to every taste. Nightly entertainment such as performing karaoke with a live band at CityWalk’s Rising Star, teen nights at the groove, specialty martinis at Red Coconut Club, musical acts from around the world and street performances throughout CityWalk keep the energy high seven nights a week.

CityWalk is a non-gated attraction. Cover charge for individual venues depends upon entertainment. Guests can purchase a CityWalk Party Pass for $11.99 and enjoy one night’s unlimited admission to the clubs at CityWalk. For $21.95, visitors can enjoy a delicious dinner at select CityWalk restaurants plus a movie at Universal Cineplex. For more information please call CityWalk Guest services at 407-224-5500 or log on to http://www.universalorlando.com/cw_index.html.

 

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Universal Studios Confirms No Special Military Discount Tickets for 2012

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Universal Studios Military DiscountsUniversal Parks Military Discounts has confirmed via email with Universal Studios Orlando Public Relations that the Universal Studios Theme Parks have no plans for a steeply discounted military theme park ticket in 2012.

While at the other two theme park chains; Disney’s popular Armed Forces Salute military discount continues through 30 September 2012 and Anheuser-Busch has yet to confirm if it’s theme parks will continue their Her’s to the Heroes offer, but their offer has run continuously since 2005.

Universal theme parks offered a steeply discounted military theme park ticket until early 2010. Since then they have offered room and ticket packages for military members, which have been extended through 2012. See Universal Military Packages for details.

Universal Orlando PR did remind me that regular military discounted tickets are still available through Base ITT Offices and Shades of Green.

For insight as to why Universal has not continued to offer better military discounts see this link and this one.

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Happy Veterans Day 2011

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Orlando Sentinel – Members of the Universal Orlando Resort’s Veteran Network will participate in a parade through Universal Studios theme park on Friday, Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day.

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. in front of the Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue attraction, and it will culminate with a ceremonial flag-raising in the New York area of the theme park.

Universal’s veterans will be joined by members of other organizations, including the Orlando Police Department, the American Legion, Orlando Fire Deparment Pipe & Drum Corps, high school JROTC units and the Jones High School marching band. Some Universal characters and performers also will participate in the march.

More than 400 of Universal’s team members have served in the U.S. military.

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Universal Orlando Holidays Getaway Package

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© 2011 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved.This year he Holiday celebration will be in full swing at Universal Orlando’s three on-site hotels

December 3, 2011 through January 1, 2012 at:

  • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
  • Hard Rock Hotel
  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort

All of the resorts will glisten with holiday decorations. Hotel guests will be immersed in the spirit of the season with tree-lighting ceremonies, special musical performances, holiday pool-side “dive-in” movie presentations and holiday buffets and dining events.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel kicks off the season on Friday, November 25 with ‘Holiday Harbor Nights’, a wine tasting, food and jazz celebration on the piazza, along with a tree lighting ceremony.

Hard Rock Hotel welcomes Santa to The Kitchen restaurant on Fridays in December

Loews Royal Pacific Resort rings in the new year with a family-friendly dinner and celebration.

Experience one-of-a-kind holiday excitement the whole family can enjoy at Universal Orlando Resort!

All holiday entertainment, including the Mannheim Steamroller concerts is included as part of two-park or multi-day admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

There’s never been a better time to start a new family tradition at Universal Orlando’s Holidays event, as guests can take advantage of a special holiday vacation package:

Tis the Season for Holiday Offers

Holidays Getaway Package

  • 3 night stay at a Universal Partner Hotel
  • 2 day base ticket for both theme parks, one park per day
  • Complimentary scheduled transportation between the hotel and theme parks
  • PLUS early park admission to experience Islands of Adventure and more

Starting at $249 per adult, tax inclusive

*Upgrade to on-site hotel (starting at $509 per adult, tax inclusive) and receive complimentary Universal Express access to skip the regular attraction lines ñ a FREE benefit of up to $87 per person, per day

For more information on Universal Orlandoís holiday celebration and offers, guests can visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/holidays.

 

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