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Universal Orlando’s StudiOut It Gets Better Video

Universal Orlando wants you to know that it truly does get better.

Being Cool at Orlando’s Water Parks

Orlando’s Water Parks offer thrills and fun while keeping you cool in the summer heat.

Sneak Preview: Universal Orlando’s secret Harry Potter 2010 Super Bowl ad

Sneak Preview: It’s the hottest new theme park opening in a decade: Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure park is putting the finishing touches on its feverishly anticipated The Wizarding World of Harry Potter section. This Sunday, Feb. 7, the world gets a sneak peek at the new 20-acre attraction when a top secret commercial airs during the Saints-Colts Super Bowl battle. Among the surprises: Daniel Radcliffe himself appears as Harry Potter to promote the opening, which was designed with the full cooperation and approval of series author JK Rowling. Guess what, Potterheads? Universal Orlando is one of the elite group of American businesses that have been able to pay $2.5 to $3 million for a 30-second ad on this year’s Super Bowl. That’s a pretty big chunk of change, and it doesn’t include what it cost to secure Radcliffe or produce the ad itself. But it’s nothing when you consider the fact that millions of American families are likely to visit the new Harry Potter land on one of their upcoming vacations. It’s officially the biggest new draw in Orlando. Super Bowl ads are a marker for where we’re spending our money. This year, Orlando is fervently praying that means more of us will be spending our money there. It desperately needs the magic Harry may bring: New York City recently toppled the city from the top of the list of the most-visited American tourist cities. The arrival of Harry Potter also gives Universal a huge lead on its biggest rival, because Walt …

Durmstrang Triwizard Spirit Rally performed Harry Potter in Universal Orlando’s Islands [HD]

Durmstrang perform the Triwaizard Spirit Rally for the crowds in in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure.

First guests officially let into Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter

On the morning of June 18, 2010, the first official park guests were let into Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter addition to the Islands of Adventure theme park just minutes after the grand opening ceremony that featured film star Daniel Radcliffe.

John Williams conducts orchestra at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter

On June 16, 2010, Academy Award-winning composer/conductor John Williams conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in front of Hogwarts Castle at a special celebrity event commemorating the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. Find much more Wizarding World excitement at www.InsideTheMagic.net