3 latest updates on Halloween Horror Nights and Marvel
The month of March has been a surprisingly fertile one for theme park news and updates – so much so that we thought it might … Read more
3 essentials to understanding Universal Orlando
Before I started visiting Universal Orlando Resort again within the last few years, it had been a staggering two decades since my last trip. Needless … Read more
Universal’s top 3 rumors – March 18
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. There … Read more
3 mind-blowing things that future theme parks will do
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Last … Read more
The next top-secret Universal project is…
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Yes, Universal’s … Read more
Will Avatar Land crush Diagon Alley?
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. The … Read more
What happened to Gringotts?
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. For … Read more
3 Possible Sneak Peeks at Universal’s Third Gate
Universal currently owns and operates five theme parks around the globe (well, six, if one counts Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, which it purchased from the … Read more
King Kong confirmed for Universal Orlando
In a completely surprise development, Comcast Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis casually mentioned on an earnings phone call this morning that King Kong is, indeed, … Read more
Universal’s Top Three Rumors – February 20
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. The future … Read more
Future of Disney World: Hollywood Studios
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Since … Read more
The Future of Universal Orlando
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. It’s … Read more
Is Universal building the best water park in the world?
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Since … Read more
3 Things to Expect from Universal Studios Florida’s 25th Anniversary
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Whenever … Read more
Top 6 attractions and venues coming in 2015
There’s no two ways around it: 2014 was one of the single biggest years in Orlando history. From the opening of The Wizarding World of … Read more
Gotham Island: What Batman’s gift shops, carnival games, and nightclub would’ve looked like at Islands of Adventure
Back in 1992, when Universal first began to sketch out the expansion that would turn its single-park Universal Studios Florida into the full-resort Universal Orlando, … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for July 16, 2014: What if Universal buys SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment?
In case you missed the news last week, we’ve recently been hearing that Universal owner Comcast might want to buy SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (which … Read more
Rumor round-up for July 11, 2014: Universal’s Volcano Bay water park, Disney expansions, and Comcast buying SeaWorld
Volcano Bay, the future, and you Three years ago, HHNRumors, of all sites, came across a trademark filling for a new water park called, oddly … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for July 5, 2014: Why Star Wars Land is still delayed, and why you may not see Luke Skywalker there
Do you remember Star Wars Land, which was originally supposed to debut at Anaheim’s Disneyland in 2017 and at Orlando’s Hollywood Studios in 2018? The … Read more
The Hogwarts Express soft opens for guests starting Tuesday, July 1
Just because Universal simply can’t resist throwing yet another curve ball our way with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, the company … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 27, 2014: Universal is building three more hotels, all the HHN 24 scare zones, and a few Diagon Alley updates
Hotels, hotels, and more hotels It has long been known that Universal has been interested in eventually developing five hotels on its property – that’s … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT: Diagon Alley’s journey from rumor to fact (2011 – 2013)
On July 8, 2014, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will finally, after two-and-a-half-years of construction, be opened to the general public. … Read more
Reader poll: When will you visit Diagon Alley for the very first time?
Amongst all the ride-through videos, drop-dead gorgeous pictures, and first-ever details, the most stupendous revelation coming out of this week’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more
Diagon Alley Preview & Red Carpet events: Reliving the excitement of Diagon’s biggest day yet
Although various media outlets descended upon Universal Orlando Resort Monday night for this week’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley festivities, yesterday was … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 13, 2014: Harry Potter spell-casting map and the first HHN 24 houses and scare zone revealed
Blowing out Halloween Horror Nights 24 There are times here at RRU HQ where we go back and forth quite a bit with our sources … Read more
Reader poll: Winning the theme park wars – Disney vs. Universal on food
It’s time to head to the front lines again and fight the theme park wars. And in honor of this week’s one-year anniversary of The … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 6, 2014: More Diagon Alley stores and their locations, casting spells in the wizarding world, and conversational goblins
At last! The most exact(ing) layout of Diagon Alley yet If you’ll recall from last week, we were on something of a tear to find … Read more
Harry Potter stars tour Diagon Alley: Relive the magic and examine every detail we learned
Yesterday, on Thursday, June 5, Harry Potter stars Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) stopped by both Wizarding … Read more
I-Drive 360 and the Polercoaster: Orlando’s two must-visit attractions of 2015 won’t be in a theme park
I-Drive 360: Orlando’s newest entertainment complex Having difficulty keeping up with I-Walk Orlando/I-Drive Live/Orlando Eye/I-Drive 360? You’re hardly alone. A lot has changed since last … Read more
Rumor round-up for May 30, 2014: New details about Gringotts, limiting the Hogwarts Express, and the latest intel on wands, drinks & shops
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts: The good Just recently, the wonderful Bob Wadd posted some pics and video of his latest helicopter fly-by … Read more
Piecing together Diagon Alley’s grand opening date: Everything we know right now
Let’s be honest: it’s a little disheartening – not to mention just a tad crazy – that Universal hasn’t announced the opening date of the … Read more
Reader poll: What’s the most important element of a theme park land?
The recent slew of details that has been unleashed this past week regarding Diagon Alley’s attractions, shops, and overall level of detail has not only … Read more
THE BIG 5: Top five Escape from Gringotts features Potter fans have been waiting for
You’ve read all the reasons why non-Potter Muggles should get excited over Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – now it’s time to roll … Read more
THE BIG 5: Top five Escape from Gringotts features non-Potter fans will love
Today’s the day: Universal officially unveiled a slew of new details on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the flagship attraction of its new … Read more
Complete telling of the Hogwarts Express ride experience at Universal Orlando
The prologue and the promise It’s time. Using a Portkey to sneak into our back offices, a group of our most trusted informants has sketched … Read more
Rumor round-up for May 2, 2014: New Harry Potter food & souvenirs, clues to Early Park Admission, but where’s the grand opening announcement?
Eating, drinking & buying your way around Diagon Alley It’s already May, which means that (more than likely) the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – … Read more
Reader poll: Winning the theme park wars – Disney vs. Universal on cleanliness & immersion
This week, Universal psyched us all out when it flew The Today Show’s Al Roker out to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon … Read more
Rumor round-up for April 25, 2014: Building more Potter, replacing KidZone, canceling Jurassic Park, and starting King Kong
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear (wizarding) shades We all know that this summer’s opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon … Read more
Three incredible ways Diagon Alley is lavishly improving on Hogsmeade’s wizarding formula
It isn’t just with park-connecting rides and compelling merchandising opportunities that Universal plans on expounding upon the Wizarding World of Harry Potter formula that it … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for April 18, 2014: Interactive wands – the next generation of the Wizarding World
Pulling its own version of a rumor round-up, Central Florida Top 5 has managed to combine all previously-leaked information with some insider intel of its … Read more
Rumor round-up for April 11, 2014: Diagon Alley’s soft openings, King Kong’s secrets, and Universal Orlando’s new ride (literally)
Harry Potter and the Soft Openings The exact opening date of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley has been all over the … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for April 5, 2014: Unlimited FastPass+ versus Potter’s third phase – the battle for the future is heating up
In case there was any doubt that 2014 will be the most important year yet for the theme park industry (here in Central Florida, at … Read more
Reader poll: FastPass+ versus Express Pass
We talked about FastPass+ last week, running the gamut of guest feedback from the good to the bad to plain old meh. Now it’s time … Read more
Rumor round-up for March 28, 2014: Sharpening our thoughts on Diagon Alley’s opening, first glimpses of King Kong & Jurassic World, Universal’s water park
Let’s figure out Diagon Alley’s opening date, shall we? A new source has dropped off an owl to us here at Orlando Informer, and the … Read more
THE BIG 5: Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s top five attractions & amenities
The first phase of Cabana Bay Beach Resort opens next Monday, and to celebrate, we’re throwing a party, BIG 5-style! Read what gets us the … Read more
Rumor round-up for March 22, 2014: Disney’s FastPass+ controversy – the good, the bad & the indifferent
Rumor FastPass+ round-up All four of Walt Disney World’s theme parks have been switched over to the new FastPass+ ride reservation system for the past … Read more
We predict the four biggest complaints about Diagon Alley
As we get closer and closer to the grand opening, and as Universal continues to reveal more and more of the new land’s contents, we … Read more
Reader poll: How long will you wait for your first rides at Diagon Alley?
This week saw a flurry of activity thanks to Universal’s latest announcement regarding the Hogwarts Express – first-ever details on its queue and ride experience, … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for March 14, 2014: Hogwarts Express ride details reveal the world’s most authentic theme park attraction
At the beginning of this week, Universal teased that it was going to be sharing some new details today about the Hogwarts Express train ride … Read more
Reader poll: What is the best and worst land at Universal Orlando Resort?
With all the recent changes hitting the various Universal parks all around the world – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to both Universal … Read more