Universal Orlando recently added I-Village Live (tel. 800/837-2273 or 407/363-8000) to its lineup of park productions. The interactive talk show is simultaneously broadcast online, on the air, and right in the park (in front of a live audience).
The comedy, music, and multimedia theatrics of Blue Man Group now have a permanent home at Universal Orlando. This dynamic and unique group performs at Universal Studios Florida in a newly renovated theater (previously Nickelodeon Studios) accessible from both Universal Studios and CityWalk. The big downside: This attraction is not included in park ticket prices, so you'll have to pony up more money to see it.
Universal also announced it would be adding a Harry Potter-themed section to Islands of Adventure. It's set to open sometime in 2009.
Other news out of Universal Orlando includes higher single-day ticket prices ($67 adult, $56 kids ages 3-9), but the company is currently running online promotions that will net you substantial savings. For example, at press time Universal is offering a two-park unlimited admission ticket (good for 7 consecutive days at both USF and IOA) for a measly $85. You can play at both parks all week long for a mere $17 more than a single-day admission would cost.
