Universal Orlando Resort
ORLANDO —
Mark your calendars for May 8, 2012. That’s when Universal Orlando Resort will debut two brand new experiences – Universal’s Superstar Parade and Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories. The joint grand opening reveals the next chapter in Universal’s “Year To Be Here” campaign.
Universal’s Superstar Parade is supposed to offer an entirely new form of interactive entertainment.
Here’s how Universal describes the attraction:
“Some of today’s most beloved characters and stories will bring new adventure to the streets of Universal Studios during the parade, an all-new show experience that features larger-than-life floats, state-of-the-art technology and hundreds of energetic street performers. Guests will get to sing and dance along with their favorite characters including the minions from the blockbuster animated feature Despicable Me, E.B. from the hit comedy, Hop, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora & Diego. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy performances and character meet-and-greets prior to the parade at select locations throughout the day.”
Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular dramatically showcases emotional moments from modern film. According to that same press release, “[It] will present some of the world’s best and most popular films in an innovative, high-tech symphony of imagery, light, sound and special effects. The show highlights some of the most fun, dramatic, awe-inspiring moments from nearly 200 films – representing approximately 300 Academy Award nominations and 100 Academy Award winners.
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor and Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille honoree Morgan Freeman, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular celebrates Universal Pictures’ most iconic films.
Their most powerful moments will be shown in crystal-clear clarity on cutting-edge waterfall screens within the Universal Studios lagoon — surrounded by colorful, dramatically synchronized fountains and pyrotechnics and all against a powerful musical score.
The experience will take guests on an emotional journey through epic cinematic moments filled with heroes, horror, laughter, good vs. evil and triumph. The new show will run year-round except during annual and special events.”
The joint grand re-opening will be followed by this summer’s launch of Universal Orlando’s newest blockbuster ride – Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. For more, visit Universal Orlando
By Allison Walker, Entertainment Reporter/Anchor
Tuesday, April 03, 2012 @ 01:44PM
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