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Universal Studios Hollywood freshens up for the Fall

During a recent trip to Southern California, Jim dropped by USH and discovered that lots of changes have been made to both the Upper & Lower Lot Read More...

Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 12:00 AM | 6 Comments

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Arrrr you ready for an all-Pirates edition of Why For?

There's plenty of POTC-related info to be found in this week's column. Including the current status of "Pirates 4," news on Disney's "Legends of the Brethren Court" book series as well as a review of that I-Drive favorite, the Pirate's Dinner Adventure Read More...

Posted Friday, May 09, 2008 12:00 AM | 6 Comments