UK Tabloid “The Mirror” claims Wizarding World parks set to be built in United Kingdom and South Korea (updated)
The Mirror is reporting that two Wizarding World parks are being planned for the United Kingdom and South Korea.
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Photos: Jennette McCurdy latest star to visit Wizarding World theme park
Universal has passed along two photos of Jennette McCurdy – best known for her role on the Nickelodeon show iCarly – visiting Universal Orlando yesterday.
J.K. Rowling would love a Wizarding World theme park in the United Kingdom
You may remember last year we heard from London Mayor Boris Johnson, who couldn’t understand why they put a Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida before his home country.
While J.K. Rowling does not have as strong an opinion as the Mayor, last night she briefly told Digital Spy she’d love to see one in the United Kingdom.
Photos: The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart visits The Wizarding World Theme Park
Universal has released two images of comedian Jon Stewart visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park with his one son and two newphews:
The latest Wizarding World expansion rumors: Diagon Alley and Gringotts to be built, open in 2013?
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Universal Orlando is planning on expanding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. It has been a huge success and they want to keep the buzz going. Not to mention they’re contractually obligated to update it every couple years.
Wizarding World helps Universal Orlando post best fourth quarter ever, highest attendance since 2004
Universal Orlando reported its best fourth quarter ever in 2010, and its highest attendance in six years, thanks in large part to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
A staggering 11.2 million people visited the Orlando-based theme park last year. That’s a 20 percent increase from the year before.
Gimme Jimmy’s Cookies announces winner of Wizarding World trip
Over the past few months we’ve been telling you about a contest from our friends at Gimme Jimmy’s Cookies. The concept was simple: buy cookies, be entered to win a trip to the Wizarding World, and help raise money for Habitat for Humanity.
Congratulations to Carol Baird, who is the winner! We and Gimme Jimmy’s Cookies thank everyone who entered and helped support the Cause.
Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter hits a Butterbeer milestone (updated)
Universal Orlando – home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – has announced that one million Butterbeers have been sold in the park. To celebrate the occasion, today only park guests are receiving a voucher good for one of these delicious drinks.
Wizarding World success increases cost of annual passes at Universal Orlando
Our friends over at InsideTheMagic.net are reporting that just three days into the new year, annual pass prices have jumped at Universal Orlando. For regular theme park-goers, wizards are to blame.
The Premier Pass has seen a $60 increase from $289.99 to $349.99, while the Power Pass has shot up by $20, from $139.99 to $159.99. The Power Pass is subject to several weeks of blackout dates as well.
