How should Universal Maximize Harry Potter Potential

A few years ago you could fire a cannon down any pathway in Islands of Adventure and have little risk of hitting a soul. But a big change swept into the park and with it a ton more visitors, all opening their wallets to take home a little bit of the magical world they spent their childhood exploring in books and movies. Universal Studios’ coup to acquire the Harry Potter franchise for theme parks from J.K

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Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter Officially Expanding in Orlando, Coming to Hollywood

Big news from Universal Studios theme parks division was just announced. Not only is the rumored Universal Studios Hollywood Wizarding World of Harry Potter clone official, the expansion in Universal Orlando Resort has been officially confirmed.

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Universal Orlando surprises Harry Potter Midnight Showing Guests with WWoHP visit

Well, this is cute, and a great idea.

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Universal Orlando surprises Harry Potter Midnight Showing Guests with WWoHP visit

iCarly Star Jennette McCurdy visits Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Capitol Records Nashville recording artist and star of Nickelodeon’s iCarly, Jennette McCurdy, was spotted today at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure newest land the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Above she’s seen enjoying some sweets at Honeydukes. McCurdy was hosted with her family and friends to enjoy Universal Orlando’s theme parks and the highly-acclaimed new entertainment environment during the group’s vacation to Orlando.

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iCarly Star Jennette McCurdy visits Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Harry Potter’s Wizarding World through an Anthropologist’s Eye

Dr. K writes blog that looks at popular culture through the twin lens of fandom and an anthropological eye

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When you evacuate an attraction, how long should it take?

The 911 tape for the heavily reported on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey evacuation has been released . On it, one of the ride’s passengers claims they had been kept waiting 15 minutes in an uncomfortable position without any notice from ride attendants when help would come. Leaving aside how accurate the 15 minute claim was, I think the incident poses an interesting question to consider

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When you evacuate an attraction, how long should it take?