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Power restored after outage at Universal's Islands of Adventure, officials say
Read full article: Power restored after outage at Universal's Islands of Adventure, officials sayORLANDO, Fla. – Power has been restored after an outage was reported Saturday at Universal's Islands of Adventure, officials said. Universal officials said the Orlando Fire Department was there as a precaution, but they were able to assist guests off Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. "We had a power outage earlier across portions of CityWalk and all of Islands of Adventure," a Universal spokesperson said. "As a result, we had to assist guests off a handful of attractions. [SIGN UP: Subscribe to ClickOrlando.com newsletters]Officials said power is 100 percent restored and all guests were safely off rides.
Universal Orlando denies Harry Potter Diagon Alley opening date
Read full article: Universal Orlando denies Harry Potter Diagon Alley opening dateORLANDO, Fla. – Despite video animation discovered on its website earlier Friday, Universal Orlando said the official opening date of Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has not yet been announced. [LOCAL 6 THEME WORLD: Potter opening date mystery | Diagon details | READ: Ride revealed | WATCH: Hidden animation implies opening date]A hidden flash animation (see video above) spotted earlier in the day on the Universal Orlando website implied an apparent opening date of June 30 for the newest addition to the Harry Potter park at Universal's Islands of Adventure. "We have not yet announced the official grand opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley," Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email to Local 6. Universal Orlando won't answer questions about when the attraction will open or when the opening will be announced. Watch Local 6 News and stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this story.
New tour takes fans inside Harry Potter films
Read full article: New tour takes fans inside Harry Potter filmsORLANDO, Fla. – It's hard to believe, but the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened almost 2 years ago at Universal's Islands of Adventure. The "Making of Harry Potter Tour" opened March 31 at Warner Brothers Studios in England. The tour gives fans a close look at the sets, props, costumes and special effects from the movie franchise. A similar tour has been running at Warner Brothers Studios in California for years. One of the main attractions at the new exhibit is a miniature model of Hogwarts Castle that was used for aerial shots in the films.
Islands of Adventure closes Spider-Man attraction
Read full article: Islands of Adventure closes Spider-Man attractionORLANDO, Fla. – One of the most popular rides at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park is closed for the time being. "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man" shut down Tuesday so workers can upgrade the attraction with 4K digital high-definition technology. Universal says the ride will reopen sometime in March, but it hasn't given a specific date. In "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man," passengers wear 3-D glasses while riding in a news van. They follow the superhero through the streets of New York, fighting off a variety of villains, including Doc Oc and Hydro Man.