Universal Orlando has posted “conceptual art” that gives an view of what The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will look like.The “owl’s eye view” suggests that the entrance will be about where Sinbad’s village is now.Love the cursor!Original post by Kelly Monaghan

My sentiments, exactly.Original post by Kelly Monaghan

I kept hoping that Universal would leave the Enchanted Oak Tavern building pretty much as is and simple “re-theme” it. Alas, it is not to be. The entire building has been razed to form way for . . . what?Orlando Attractions Magazine has the photographic evidence.Original post by Kelly Monaghan

From the Telegraph (UK):Blackstone, the American investment firm, which is a major shareholder in Merlin Entertainments Group, is positioning itself for a tilt at the theme parks unit of Anheuser-Busch, the brewing giant which is in the process of being acquired by the Brazilian company InBev. . . B…

From the Telegraph (UK):Blackstone, the American investment firm, which is a major shareholder in Merlin Entertainments Group, is positioning itself for a tilt at the theme parks unit of Anheuser-Busch, the brewing giant which is in the process of being acquired by the Brazilian company InBev. . . B…

Airboat Rentals U-Drive on Irlo Bronson in Kissimmee has closed for good.To see what you missed, click here.Original post by Kelly Monaghan

Well, it’s not precisely a day trip from Orlando, but whether you’re driving to O-Town from up north, the Jacksonville Zoo is well worth a visit coming or going.I stopped by to present the zoo with two awards on behalf of my publishing company, which recently brought out America’s Best Zoos by Allen…

Since man cannot habitable by theme park food alone, I am always on the lookout for good places to eat nearby and I hit the jackpot just a short drive from Tampa’s Busch Gardens Africa.I consider myself fairly the Indian food aficionado, and Cilantro is a superb Indian restaurant. Every dish I’ve sa…

Here are two views of the hospitality suite, Room 3718, on the Club Level at Royal Pacific Resort. As the name suggests, it’s designed to be used for entertaining such as a corporation might do. There is a small kitchenette (not visible here) that has a full size refrigerator, microwave, and sink.Th…

Another reason I love SeaWorld.SeaWorld animal care specialist Devi Wise bottle-feeds a days-old orphan manatee today at the parks’ Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. The female calf — just two-feet distant and barely tipping the scale at 21 pounds — was rescued from Ormond Beach Wednesday …

I’m back once again at Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, which has undergone a major redecoration. The “dark” wood accented rooms that some citizens complained about (but which I rather liked) are no more. In the place of the more subdued palette are light pastels that still evoke the South…