MiceChat » Universal Orlando http://micechat.com Disney, theme park news, information and more! Sat, 25 May 2013 21:22:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Universal Orlando Resort: Diagon Alley Dissected a Wizarding World Expansion Update http://micechat.com/28887-universal-orlando-resort-diagon-alley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-diagon-alley http://micechat.com/28887-universal-orlando-resort-diagon-alley/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:27 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=28887 Detailed artwork has been released for the new Harry Potter expansion, Diagon Alley, that is currently under construction inside Universal Studios Orlando. Included in the new land will be a major new attraction, brand new…

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]]> http://micechat.com/28887-universal-orlando-resort-diagon-alley/feed/ 47 Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast 56 – The Kitchen Sink Challenge http://micechat.com/28699-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-56-the-kitchen-sink-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-56-the-kitchen-sink-challenge http://micechat.com/28699-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-56-the-kitchen-sink-challenge/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 07:06:04 +0000 Lee Mallaby http://micechat.com/?p=28699 Well hello and welcome to another “slice” of Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast cake. Amongst the usual emails and Orlando and Hollywood news we delve in to the most anticipated parts of our August UUOP fan…

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]]> http://micechat.com/28699-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-56-the-kitchen-sink-challenge/feed/ 1 Dueling Disney: Best Vacation Destination http://micechat.com/28572-dueling-disney-overall-vacation-destination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dueling-disney-overall-vacation-destination http://micechat.com/28572-dueling-disney-overall-vacation-destination/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:09 +0000 Jeff Heimbuch http://micechat.com/?p=28572 This time on Dueling Disney, we thought we’d take a look outside of the theme parks, and cast an eye on the surrounding state. “What’s that?” you cry. “There’s more to a Disney vacation than…

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]]> http://micechat.com/28572-dueling-disney-overall-vacation-destination/feed/ 33 Orlando Parkhopper: Transformers Prepare for Battle at Universal Orlando Resort June 20th http://micechat.com/28457-universal-orlando-resort-transformers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-transformers http://micechat.com/28457-universal-orlando-resort-transformers/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:05 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=28457 Prepare for battle! This week, Megatron attacks downtown Orlando with a spectacular billboard and viral video. The Hogwarts Express train tracks are now visible and a train ride to the school of magic becomes even…

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]]> http://micechat.com/28457-universal-orlando-resort-transformers/feed/ 13 Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast – Episode 55 – A Mixed Bag http://micechat.com/27684-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-55-a-mixed-bag/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-55-a-mixed-bag http://micechat.com/27684-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-55-a-mixed-bag/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 07:01:02 +0000 Tracey Mallaby http://micechat.com/?p=27684 Hello again, wow, it’s time for another episode of the show already! Episode 55 is a corker, jam-packed with the latest news and reviews from Universal Orlando and Hollywood, listener emails, of which there are…

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]]> http://micechat.com/27684-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-55-a-mixed-bag/feed/ 0 Universal Orlando Resort UH-OH Down Below Parade Woes http://micechat.com/27732-universal-orlando-resorts-parade-woes-and-construction-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resorts-parade-woes-and-construction-update http://micechat.com/27732-universal-orlando-resorts-parade-woes-and-construction-update/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:01:42 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=27732 We are back this week with news and photos from all around the dynamic Universal Orlando Resort. With updates at Transformers, Springfield USA, Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley and the troubled Superstar Parade.  We also have…

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]]> http://micechat.com/27732-universal-orlando-resorts-parade-woes-and-construction-update/feed/ 15 Universal Orlando Resort, Harry Potter, Transformers, and Screen Play http://micechat.com/27123-universal-orlando-resort-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-9 http://micechat.com/27123-universal-orlando-resort-9/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:01:54 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=27123 We have a big update from Universal Orlando Resort for you today. Universal’s brand new package deal gives new meaning to their slogan “Vacation like you Mean it.” Signage goes up at Transformers, Rip Ride…

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]]> http://micechat.com/27123-universal-orlando-resort-9/feed/ 9 Universal Orlando Resort Transformers Watch http://micechat.com/26742-universal-orlando-resort-transformers-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-transformers-watch http://micechat.com/26742-universal-orlando-resort-transformers-watch/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:24:14 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=26742 Universal Orlando Resort is on the cusp of transformation with a brand new major budget attraction about ready to open.  Team members have been hired, are being trained, and the ride is cycling daily. But…

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]]> http://micechat.com/26742-universal-orlando-resort-transformers-watch/feed/ 11 Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast – TheTwo Year Anniversary http://micechat.com/26118-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-thetwo-year-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-thetwo-year-anniversary http://micechat.com/26118-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-thetwo-year-anniversary/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:15:03 +0000 Lee Mallaby http://micechat.com/?p=26118 It’s time for another visit to the podcasting world of Universal Orlando and a little bit of Universal Hollywood. I still can’t believe that we have been putting out a twice a month podcast talking…

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]]> http://micechat.com/25311-universal-orlando-resort-8/feed/ 18 Universal Orlando Resort Preps Springfield, Potter, Transformers http://micechat.com/24783-universal-orlando-resort-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-7 http://micechat.com/24783-universal-orlando-resort-7/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:03:10 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=24783 This week we take a dragon’s eye view of construction on the upcoming Hogwarts Express and follow up on the major projects across the Universal Orlando Resort. Springfield’s skyline continues to evolve.  The Transformers building…

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]]> http://micechat.com/24783-universal-orlando-resort-7/feed/ 21 Universal Orlando Resort Springfield Near, Harry Potter Close, Transformers Imminent http://micechat.com/24161-universal-orlando-resort-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-6 http://micechat.com/24161-universal-orlando-resort-6/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:04:24 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=24161 More Harry Potter,  more Transformers, more Simpsons, just more!  The Universal Orlando Resort has continued to meet the wild pace of construction with a nearly complete Transformers attraction in the center of their already busy…

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]]> http://micechat.com/24161-universal-orlando-resort-6/feed/ 7 Universal Orlando Podcast – Episode 52 – CityWalk-the-Walk pt.1 http://micechat.com/24093-episode-52-citywalk-the-walk-pt-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-52-citywalk-the-walk-pt-1 http://micechat.com/24093-episode-52-citywalk-the-walk-pt-1/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:01:25 +0000 Tracey Mallaby http://micechat.com/?p=24093 Hey there UUOPeople, episode 52 is here already! Now it’s well-known that Downtown Disney was the place to go with the groovy bars and clubs, but with the demise of Pleasure Island where do the…

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]]> http://micechat.com/24093-episode-52-citywalk-the-walk-pt-1/feed/ 4 Harry Potter Goes Vertical at Universal Orlando Resort http://micechat.com/23745-universal-orlando-resort-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-4 http://micechat.com/23745-universal-orlando-resort-4/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:03:08 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=23745 Harry Potter goes vertical and Optimus Prime appears for guests in today’s Orlando Parkhopper.  Yes, Universal Orlando Resort has begun meet and greets with the transforming robots and it has proven to be wildly popular. …

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]]> http://micechat.com/23745-universal-orlando-resort-4/feed/ 23 Orlando Parkhopper: Universal Orlando Resort From Above http://micechat.com/23093-universal-orlando-resort-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-resort-3 http://micechat.com/23093-universal-orlando-resort-3/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:03:35 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=23093 There’s so much going on at the Universal Orlando Resort that I decided it was time to bring you a unique view. Up up and away for a special Parkhopper from land and air! Cabana…

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]]> http://micechat.com/23093-universal-orlando-resort-3/feed/ 11 The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast – Episode 51 http://micechat.com/22834-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-51/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-51 http://micechat.com/22834-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-51/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:00:43 +0000 Lee Mallaby http://micechat.com/?p=22834 Welcome back everyone. Recently there has been an awful lot of news and rumours circulating around Universal Orlando Resort and we tackle a fair few of them for the first part of the show and,…

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]]> http://micechat.com/22834-the-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-51/feed/ 3 Universal Orlando Resort: Super Soap Stars, Potter Going Up, Transformers Wrapping Up http://micechat.com/22591-super-soap-stars-and-walls-coming-down-and-going-up-transformers-begins-hiring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=super-soap-stars-and-walls-coming-down-and-going-up-transformers-begins-hiring http://micechat.com/22591-super-soap-stars-and-walls-coming-down-and-going-up-transformers-begins-hiring/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:02:34 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=22591 It was a busy weekend at the Universal Orlando Resort with Mardi Gras packing in the guests. Plus, Universal took another chunk out of Disney’s business by inviting soap stars from Days of our Lives…

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]]> http://micechat.com/22591-super-soap-stars-and-walls-coming-down-and-going-up-transformers-begins-hiring/feed/ 14 Universal Orlando – London of the Swamp http://micechat.com/22147-universal-orlando-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-orlando-6 http://micechat.com/22147-universal-orlando-6/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:03:11 +0000 Eric Davis http://micechat.com/?p=22147 London is rising from the swamps of Florida.  Yes, there is more progress on Kings Cross and the Gringott’s coaster inside Universal Studios Florida’s new Harry Potter expansion.  But further still, Springfield’s additional storefronts, Moe’s,…

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]]> http://micechat.com/22147-universal-orlando-6/feed/ 9 Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast, Episode 50 – Opening Night of Mardi Gras 2013! http://micechat.com/21928-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-50-opening-night-of-mardi-gras-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-50-opening-night-of-mardi-gras-2013 http://micechat.com/21928-unofficial-universal-orlando-podcast-episode-50-opening-night-of-mardi-gras-2013/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:02:31 +0000 UUOP Darren http://micechat.com/?p=21928 Hey Everybody, welcome to episode 50 of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast!  On this Episode, Darren and Eric go to Universal for the opening night of Mardi Gras 2013 at Universal Studios Orlando. Listen in…

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