By Robert Niles: The Universal Orlando Resort expanded to two theme parks in 1999 with the addition of Universal's Islands of Adventure, the first park built by Universal that wasn't themed to a movie studio. Today, Islands of Adventure...Show More Summary
School's out for summer and in Orlando that means the crowds are a-coming. If you're heading to Disney World, Sea World or Universal Studios during peak season (now-August), you know you are going to end up paying more than you'd like for everything from park admission to food and worst of all, souvenirs. Show More Summary
Universal Orlando Resort is featuring a new attraction this summer: Springfield, hometown of America's favorite animated family. That's right. Homer, Marge, and the kids are moving to Orlando. Parts of the attraction — a new section of the expansive theme park — are still under construction, but areas like Fast Food Boulevard are already open. Show More Summary
Last week I went to Orlando. I am not a Disney girl. In fact, Disney is a special kind of hell to me. My favorite part of Orlando is Universal Studios. I love Harry Potter. Any children's book that places the central characters in a haunted castle has a special place in my heart. Show More Summary
ORLANDO (CAP) - Despite the ongoing success of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at the Islands of Adventure theme park, protests by conservative watchdog groups have forced Universal to close the park's controversial "Equus Pavilion."
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The Simpsons Fast Food Boulevard (Krusty toy not included) ©Mashable Long-time fans of “The Simpsons” can rejoice—they can finally sink their teeth into a real Krusty burger and guzzle Duff beer. Universal Orlando’s existing Simpsons ride underwent a recent expansion that includes the new Fast Food Boulevard. Show More Summary
(Credit: Krusty Burger image © 2012 Ricky Brigante/InsideTheMagic.net. Used with permission of Ricky Brigante. Some rights reserved.) Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., has expanded its The Simpsons ride to include a real-life version of Springfield, where you can visit with your favorite eateries. Show More Summary
Two weeks ago, Universal Studios Orlando announced the opening of a new Simpsons-themed area later this summer. While much of the area is still under construction, Fast Food Boulevard—home to Springfield favorites like Krusty Burger, Moe's Tavern, the Frying Dutchman, and more—opened last Saturday. Inside the Magic has loads of photos and videos from opening day.
The Simpson family is alive and well in Orlando, Fla. A little more than a week after Universal Orlando announced that The Simpsons Ride was getting a Springfield-themed expansion, the area known as Fast Food Boulevard is now open to...Show More Summary
Universal Studios Orlando has finally opened the Simpsons Fast Food Boulevard, where it is absolutely possible to wash down your Heat Lamp Dog with a Duff Beer. Eateries include Cletus' Chicken Shack, whose indulgently greasy menu includes...Show More Summary
Springfield is moving to Orlando!
The Simpsons staples Krusty Burger and Moe's Tavern are now open at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. as part of the miniature town being built around the new Simpsons ride.
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Have you ever wanted to try a real Krusty Burger? What about a “Flaming Moe?” Well, your dreams are about to come true. Universal Orlando has added a few Simpsons landmarks to its Springfield area. Diners will now be able to choose between Simpsons favorites like Moe’s Tavern and Krusty Burger. They’ll also be able [...]Show More Summary
Universal Orlando recently opened real world equivalents of the restaurants and shops in the cartoon, such as Krusty Burger, Kwik-E-Mart and Moe’s Tavern. We hope someone prank calls Moe’s every day. More here. Hat Tip Link
A couple weeks ago, we brought you the news that Universal Studios in Orlando will be bringing Springfield to life later this year. From that post: For the first time ever – anywhere – fans will be able to walk down Fast Food Boulevard...Show More Summary
Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic recently explored Fast Food Boulevard, a newly opened of The Simpsons’ Springfield area at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. He says that the park has opened “Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger, Cletus’ Chicken Shack, the Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza and more” and that they all serve up “previously fictional food [...]
Gizmodo reports: Visitors to Orlando Universal can now quench their thirst and stuff their faces at Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger, Cletus’ Chicken Shack, the Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza, and even finish it all off with one of Lard Lad's gigantic donuts. Show More Summary
Universal Orlando's Springfield expansion to its The Simpsons Ride won't be completely finished and ready for the public for a while. But Fast Food Boulevard, a part of the attraction featuring restaurants from the animated series, officially...Show More Summary
Theme parks are so predictable. Universal Studios Orlando recently jacked up admissions prices by a few bucks, just as it did last year in the weeks before kids start their summer breaks. It was only a matter of time before Disney followed suit. Show More Summary
By Robert Niles: Transformers: The Ride 3D soft-opened to park visitors at Universal Studios Florida, in Orlando, for the first time last night. A Theme Park Insider reader who got on the ride right after it opened emailed his observations: The Orlando version is similar to the Hollywood version. Show More Summary
The Magic won the second overall pick in the June 27 draft. If the Cleveland Cavaliers use the first pick to select University of Kentucky center Nerlens Noel, then the Magic would be able to pick McLemore, whom many experts regard as the best shooter in the draft and one of the top overall prospects in [...]