Hard Rock Live® at Universal CityWalk offers a variety of upcoming musical options.  The concert lineup includes the following:

9/9/08              COMMON & N.E.R.D. 8 pm

9/14/08            Children of Bodom 6 pm

9/20/08            Classic Albums Live - featuring Boston 7:30 pm

9/26/08            Nick Swardson 6:30 pm

10/3/08            Joel McHale 7 pm

10/21/08          Alanis Morissette 7 pm

Music lovers will also want to mark Sept. 25 and Oct. 30 in their calendars.  Those are the dates slated for the next two versions of the popular Velvet Sessions…Orlando’s only rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party held the last Thursday of the month (Nov/Dec excluded) at the Hard Rock Hotel.

At the Portofino Bay Hotel, you might feel as if you’ve just stepped directly into one of the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss!

The Cat in the Hat^TM, Horton Hears a Who^TM, The Grinch^TM and The Sneetches^TM smile back at you as these Dr. Seuss stories come to life in three dimensions at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®. The new Dr. Seuss Kids’ Suites are an immersive, larger-than-life experience that integrates the adventures of Seuss Landing^TM at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme park right into the hotel.

The two-room suites offer plenty of space for the whole family at 650 sq. ft.: a king bedroom for the adults and two twin-sized beds in the children’s portion of the suite. Plus, parents appreciate the added feature that only allows access from the children’s room into the adult’s room, not into the hallway.

Special kid’s suites accommodations are also available at the other on-site hotels including new Jurassic Park-themed suites at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and music-inspired kids’ suites at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.

Step into the action and excitement of the hottest movies to hit the big screen this summer at Universal Orlando Resort where you can “ride the movies!”

And right now you can get a double dose of one popular movie adventure.  First you can plunge into darkness on Universal Studios’ popular thrill ride, Revenge of the Mummy® roller coaster.

Then after a full day of fun at the theme park, head to the adjacent CityWalk Universal Cineplex 20, an AMC Theatre® to experience Universal Picture’s thrilling new The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor starring Brendan Fraser and Jet Li, opening August 1. 2008.

The songs that move you. The faith that fills you. It all comes together in one weekend at Universal’s annual Rock the Universe extravaganza, September 5th and 6^th.   Some of the biggest names in Christian rock take the stage at Universal Studios to the joy of thousands of believers enjoying a weekend of soul-stirring music right next to the action-packed thrills of the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world.

Bring your Nintendo^TM DS to Universal Studios Florida and be one the first to try out The Mummy^TM: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Video Game Demo, based on the upcoming theatrical movie release on August 1st.

Guest can visit the DS download station, conveniently located at The Arcade - Next to The Mummy Ride.

About the Game:
Follow Rick, Alex, and the rest of the O’Connell family across exotic locations in their adventures to save the world (and each other) from the evil plot of the resurrected shape-shifting Dragon Emperor of China.

Play as Rick or Alex, depending on the particular level of the game, and lead the rest of the O’Connell family on an epic adventure to stop a new Mummy nemesis, the evil Dragon Emperor. Throughout your mission, you will actively pursue and fight off supernatural enemies and ancient Terracotta warriors utilizing a variety of combat moves and weapons. You will avoid dangerous traps, explore ancient tombs, discover spectacular mausoleums, and reach the great heights of the Himalayas while on your quest stop the evil Emperors’ master plans.

Two of Orlando’s biggest contemporary christian music events set to return on Sept. 5-6, 2008

 Universal’s Rock the Universe

Rock your soul with an exciting weekend of pulse-pounding, feel good, music and thrills at the annual Rock the Universe celebration at Universal Studios.  Slated for Sept. 5-6, 2008, this amazing Christian rock weekend brings a long list of top Contemporary Christian performers to the Universal stage, including: Switchfoot, Reliant K, Newsboys, Skillet, Grits, Group 1 Crew, New Method, Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay, Stellar Karl, Leeland, The Beautiful Republic and Special D.

Disney’s Night of Joy

Get out your calendars and circle these two rockin’ days to celebrate Faith in 2008: Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6! The music moves to Disney’s Hollywood Studios^TM for the first time, where some of today’s most powerful voices in Contemporary Christian music will take to the stage for this popular event.

In over 20 years, the Night of Joy events have featured a long list of Grammy and/or Dove Award winners and played to a combined audience of nearly one million people. This year’s event will again bring out the best with performers that include: Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Rebecca St. James, BarlowGirl, Matthew West, Rush of Fools, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Casting Crowns, TobyMac, Fred Hammond, Marcos Witt, Mandisa, Aaron Shust, RED and Pure NRG.

The centerpiece of the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando is the 12,000 square foot pool - complete with a beautiful sandy beach!

Hang out at the beach and soak up the sun for the day. Your favorite tunes fill the air, plus the pool features an underwater sound system so you’ll never miss a beat.

For an extra “cool” time, try renting one of the pool’s private cabanas, which come equipped with a ceiling fan, a plasma TV, wireless internet, and of course, a server to bring you drinks all day long!

For the full rock n’ roll experience you can even upgrade to a themed cabana and spend the afternoon in “The Yellow Submarine” or Stevie Wonder’s “Musiquarium.”

The massive pool also features an underwater stereo sound system, interactive play area for children, a 260-foot water slide, 2 Jacuzzis and a sand volleyball court.

Looking for an entertaining start to your day?  How about breakfast with America’s favorite animated family - The Simpsons™!

Join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie for a fun-filled, all-inclusive breakfast buffet at Universal Studios’ International Food and Film Festival.  Character breakfasts are held each Thursday through Sunday morning from park opening to 10:30 am.  Please note that space is limited and reservations are highly recommended. (Breakfast is not included with theme park admission).

This summer, end a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Florida theme park with the return of the most  explosive, jaw-dropping cinematic adventure you’ve ever seen!  Every night throughout the summer, you can witness this special event - Universal 360 - from just about anywhere around the park’s waterfront. 

The show kicks off at 9:45 pm, offering cutting edge projection technology with lasers and pyrotechnics that bring the power of movies to life.

On July 4, the park offers a special patriotic fireworks finale after the Universal 360 show.

Come celebrate Aloha Friday at Universal Studios Orlando’s beautiful Loews Royal Pacific Resort. This special celebration takes place on Friday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Get ready for some fun as you kick back in a tropical paradise and celebrate the weekend. Aloha Fridays are celebrated throughout Hawaii and now the tradition comes alive at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt or sun dress and join the festivities!