Universal Orlando news
12 Dec 2014
After the runaway success of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando,
06 Oct 2014
Attractions worldwide are gearing up for Halloween 2014 with a selection of shows designed to
19 Sep 2014
The International Association of Amusement Parks (IAAPA) has opened a new office in the heart
10 Sep 2014
Universal Orlando has announced it will open a Caribbean-inspired resort accommodation in summer 2016. With
11 Aug 2014
It’s only been open for a month, but since the attraction launched on 8 July
08 Aug 2014
AM2 understands rumoured plans for a King Kong attraction at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure
ACTIV, a gym chain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which operates separate gyms for men and
08 Aug 2014
A bone-chilling pop-up attraction is coming to Long Beach, California, this October, when ‘Queen Mary’s
18 Jul 2014
Harry Potter fans in Japan can now get closer to the magic, following the opening
09 Jul 2014
The highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley opened to the public yesterday
13 Jun 2014
AMC ’s hit TV series The Walking Dead will be returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
22 Apr 2014
Universal Studios Japan has announced a 15 July opening date for its $500m (€362m, £297m)
14 Apr 2014
The city of Orlando, Florida – the theme park capital of the world – welcomed
With a focus on globalisation, Magicline has officially launched its software in the UK. As
11 Apr 2014
Universal Studios Hollywood has unveiled details of an ongoing five-year investment plan in “revolutionary” rides
10 Apr 2014
Universal Orlando visitors are being transported back to the 1950s and 60s at the newly-opened
27 Jan 2014
Universal Orlando Resort has announced details for its new Harry Potter experience, which will be
12 Sep 2013
The world’s first Simpsons themed environment is now open at Universal Orlando Resort, giving visitors
17 Jan 2013
Work is underway on Universal's fourth on-site hotel at its Universal Studios Orlando resort in
12 Jul 2012
Image: The new 1,800-bedroom Cabana Bay property Universal Parks and Resorts has joined forces with
Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based
03 Jul 2012
Image: The new ride at Universal Orlando Resort A new attraction based on Despicable Me,
20 Jun 2012
Image: PortAventura, one of the parks to report an increase in admissions following capital investments
18 May 2012
Image: Film actors James (left) and Oliver Phelps Universal Studios Japan has partnered with Warner
22 Dec 2011
Warner Bros Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts (UPR) have announced plans to develop a
07 Jun 2011
NBCUniversal has announced that it has agreed a deal to acquire the Blackstone Group's interest
20 May 2011
Universal Orlando Resort is to add a new attraction based on the 3D CGI film
12 May 2011
Universal Studios Florida has unveiled a new exclusive lounge for guests who purchase an annual
02 Nov 2010
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has established the IAAPA Foundation to
14 Sep 2010
Universal Orlando is tweaking one of the rides in its Wizarding World of Harry Potter
07 Aug 2010
The two behemoths of Florida's theme park sector - Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
25 Mar 2010
The world's best known boy wizard is set to arrive in Florida, US on 18
22 Oct 2009
Steven Spielberg will continue to consult Universal Orlando for at least another seven years. Universal
05 Oct 2009
Blackstone, the US private equity company that owns Merlin Entertainments, is set to acquire SeaWorld
16 Sep 2009
Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US, has revealed detailed plans for a new theme park
21 Aug 2009
Universal Orlando Resort theme park in Florida, US, has opened it's newest roller coaster. The
12 Aug 2009
Universal Studios Orlando is in talks with Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg over a buyout clause
24 Apr 2008
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are set to be taken over by The Simpsons
21 Nov 2007
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that Ripley Entertainment president
05 Jun 2007
A theme park based on the the adventures JK Rowling’s fictional schoolboy wizard, Harry Potter,
31 May 2007
Warner Bros Entertainment and Universal Orlando Resort are building a Harry Potter themed zone at
26 Jan 2005
Universal Parks & Resorts is to launch the first theme park attraction based on a
19 Feb 2004
Universal Studios has unveiled plans for a Revenge of The Mummy ride, inspired by the
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The Global Wellness Summit brought together public health
and wellness experts in Boston recently. Jane Kitchen was
there for HCM to see first-hand what this ‘New new
era in health and wellness’ will look like for the sector
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Social media influencers cause harm by raising unrealistic expectations of physical perfection, as Andrea Dearden explains
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“Operators must be clear in their messaging so people find their way to a club they stick with. Try not to be all things to all people, and we can be successful at keeping them engaged”
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Bryce Hastings, head of research at
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into exercise motivation, giving tips on
how to engage hard-to-reach members
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Pulse Fitness and Bolsover District Council have been collaborating for many years to deliver dedicated community activity spaces
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Each health club has its own unique challenges,
but the right tech solution can make all the
difference. In the first of a two-part series,
specialists share how they’ve solved specific issues
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The pandemic brought about our sector’s
biggest ever collaboration on COVID
safety data. Lizzie Broughton tells the story
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Having a portfolio of more than 1,000 health club locations is the aim of ambitious operators, with this elite category growing fast, creating new dynamics in the market
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Gunnar Peterson
Chief of athletics, F45“Choose consistent over perfect. That’s the long game. It’s never too late to pivot to that mindset”
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