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Stan Lee: Spider-Man co-creator continues cameo trend
Sentinel Staff WriterWhen the revamped Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride reopened at Universal's Islands of Adventure last week, a classic character was added. A computer-generated version of Stan Lee, the co-creator of the webbed superhero, makes cameo appearances in the...Tags: Stan Lee, Entertainment, Hugh Hefner, Movies, Crime, Law and Justice
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More from the first anniversary of Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
![<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4715" title="wwhp1-570" src="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/files/2011/06/wwhp1-570.jpg" alt="" width="570" height="379" />](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-06/62618398-20072005-187104.jpg "<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4715\" title=\"wwhp1-570\" src=\"http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/files/2011/06/wwhp1-570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" />")
Sentinel Staff WriterUniversal Orlando marked the anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a confetti-streamers-butterbeer moment at 9:23 a.m. on Saturday -- one year after it officially opened last spring at Islands of Adventure theme park. Universal is...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Facebook, Theme Park Vacations, Florida, Universal Studios Orlando
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Disney to build multiple-attraction 'Avatar' land in Animal Kingdom theme park
The Walt Disney Co. will build a theme-park “land” based on the movie “Avatar” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the first step in a broader licensing deal that will lead to similar attractions in Disney parks worldwide.
...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Pixar Animation, The Walt Disney Co., Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Science
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My top predictions for Disney's next decade
Walt Disney World just turned 40 and like any aging business, its greatest challenge is keeping itself fresh while still nurturing its nostalgic appeal.
We probably won't see another traditional theme park built at the resort that is Central Florida's...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Economy, Business and Finance, Hotels and Accommodations, Travel
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Transformers ride to debut at Universal Studios Hollywood in spring 2012
![Recruits on the new Transformers ride opening at <a title="Funland: Universal Studios Hollywood" href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/universal-studios-hollywood/">Universal Studios Hollywood</a> in spring 2012 will join the heroic Autobots in an intergalactic battle against the villainous Decepticons.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/154975780-26151011.jpg "Recruits on the new Transformers ride opening at <a title="Funland: Universal Studios Hollywood\" href=\"http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/universal-studios-hollywood/\">Universal Studios Hollywood</a> in spring 2012 will join the heroic Autobots in an intergalactic battle against the villainous Decepticons.")
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRecruits on the new Transformers ride opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in spring 2012 will join the heroic Autobots in an intergalactic battle against the villainous Decepticons. The five-minute Transformers motion simulator dark ride with high-...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Michael Bay, Transformers (movie), California, Theme Park Vacations
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Islands of Adventure: Last day of 'old' Spider-Man ride is Feb. 7
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Universal's Islands of Adventure will temporarily close to prepare for its new high-def version that is scheduled to be ready for theme-park guests in March. Tuesday, Feb. 7, will be last day to experience the...Tags: Mark Woodbury, Stan Lee, Marvel Entertainment, Inc., Spider-Man (fictional character)
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Talking turkey at the theme parks: The legs, the legend
From a safe distance at Disney's Animal Kingdom, I watched a momma and her three cubs snack on something fowl. They tore into the meat, chewing down to the bone, maneuvering around cartilage to get at every morsel.
Nearby, the poppa removed the skin from...Tags: Travel Channel (tv network), Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania)
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Glendale child with leukemia takes a dream vacation
Naomi Smith, a four-year-old Glendale resident with leukemia, was granted a wish to visit three Florida theme parks by the Kids Wish Network, a national children’s charity. Naomi was two when she experienced cold-like symptoms that wouldn’t...Tags: Emergency Health Procedures, Health, Amusement and Theme Parks, Human Body, Emergency Health Procedures
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Report: Harry Potter expansion set to include Gringotts, replace Jaws
Sentinel Staff WriterThe buzz surrounding the upcoming expansion of Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter increased a level with the Theme Park Insider website posting details of plans to put the attractions at Universal Studios, on the site of the Jaws ride. Robert...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations, Universal Studios Orlando
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This week at the attractions: Eli Manning, Mardi Gras, Foreigner, Tuskegee Airmen
Sentinel Staff WriterThere's something fresh to do every day this week at Central Florida's theme parks and attractions. + MONDAY: New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MPV Eli Manning will be going to Disney World. He'll be honored in a parade down Magic Kingdom's Main...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Eli Manning, Travel, SeaWorld, Music
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Universal Orlando adding new nighttime water show this spring
![<a class="runtimeTopic" href="#">Universal Orlando</a> will debut the "Cinematic Spectacular" nighttime water show this spring as part of a new entertainment lineup at the Florida theme park that includes an upgrade to one ride, a re-theme of another attraction and the addition of a nightly parade.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-01/67632858-26140727-187105.jpg "<a class="runtimeTopic\" href=\"#\">Universal Orlando</a> will debut the \"Cinematic Spectacular\" nighttime water show this spring as part of a new entertainment lineup at the Florida theme park that includes an upgrade to one ride, a re-theme of another attraction and the addition of a nightly parade.")
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterUniversal Orlando will debut the "Cinematic Spectacular" nighttime water show this spring as part of a new entertainment lineup at the Florida theme park that includes an upgrade to one ride, a re-theme of another attraction and the addition of a...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Universal Studios Orlando, Travel, Despicable Me (movie), Jaws (movie)
Mar 13, 2012
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Oct 2, 2011
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Jul 29, 2011
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Feb 1, 2012
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Feb 6, 2012
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Jan 25, 2012
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