Dora the Explorer delivered special backpacks and read a story to children at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in celebration of her 10^th anniversary on August 14th.  The backpacks have been specially designed for Nickelodeon’s Beyond the Backpack Campaign, an initiative aimed at teaching parents all about the importance of preparing their children for kindergarten.

Dora the Explorer makes her Orlando home at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only hotel of its kind in the world.  To celebrate her 10^th Anniversary, Dora the Explorer will visit the children, sign autographs, read and deliver backpacks to children at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.  In addition to the celebratory visit to the hospital, Dora will also receive a special gift from the City of Orlando.  A proclamation will be given to Dora the Explorer declaring August 14^th Dora the Explorer Day in the City of Orlando.

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is a sanctuary of hope and healing. The most advanced technology, coupled with compassion and dedication have made Arnold Palmer Hospital one of the most trusted names in children’s healthcare worldwide. Careful attention has been paid to creating a cheerful, comforting environment to minimize stress and generate smiles. Arnold Palmer Hospital is a 158-bed pediatric hospital facility located in Orlando, Florida, United States.

Family-friendly Resort Makes Donation to Foundation and Offers Rock-Bottom Rates to Community Heroes

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 17, 2010) – Nickelodeon Suites Resort has raised more than $4,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation through the Hero Appreciation program, delivering 2% of each accommodations rate to the foundation, and is aiming to increase that donation to $10,000 by the end of 2010.

“Through our Hero Appreciation package, we would love to exceed the $10,000 mark to help families and other survivors of fallen fire heroes,” said Jim Struna, director of marketing and revenue management for Nickelodeon Suites Resort.

Now through December 23, 2010, the hotel is offering special rates to firefighters starting at $109 per night for a 2-bedroom themed KidSuite and perks like a $20 resort credit, 10% off food and beverages. The Resort will continue to donate 2% per room night through the end of the year to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate. Our mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

For more information about the Nick Hotel or the Hero Program, call (877)-NICK-KID and mention the code HERO or visit www.NickHotel.com/hero.

Tickets on Sale Now for One of the Hottest Christian Music Festivals in the Nation,
Featuring Performances by Skillet, Relient K, Jars of Clay and More

WEB VIDEO: For an exciting video about this year’s Rock The Universe event, visit http://bit.ly/96zu6v.

Orlando, Fla. (August 13, 2010) – Universal Orlando Resort’s Rock The Universe returns this September 10
and 11 with one of the most exciting celebrations of Christian music in the nation. Fourteen soul-stirring rock
acts will take the stage for a weekend filled with incredible music, inspirational stories from celebrity speakers,
and the opportunity to enjoy the most thrilling theme park attractions at Universal Studios Florida.

This year’s Rock The Universe lineup features the spiritual sounds of Christian rock’s hottest acts, such as fivetime
Grammy award-winning group Jars of Clay; hit band Relient K – featuring popular songs like “Forgiven”
and “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been;” Skillet – whose unique symphonic rock sound inspires fans
everywhere; and Needtobreathe – whose music has been featured in hit movies and television shows like “The
Hills,” “Employee of the Month” and “P.S. I Love You.”

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2010 LINEUP
Friday, September 10 Saturday, September 11
Skillet                               Relient K
Newsboys                      tobyMac
Jars of Clay                  Jeremy Camp
Hawk                                  Nelson Grits
Decyfer Down                 Needtobreathe
Kutless                              Fireflight
Chuck Tocco                   Jeff Chandler

** Names in bold indicate headlining acts.

Rock The Universe guests will also experience the pulse-pounding thrills and revolutionary attractions that can
only be found at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can plummet down a virtual 1,000-foot waterfall in Shrek 4-
D, speed through darkness in the world’s first psychological thrill ride in Revenge of The Mummy or rock out at
65 mph on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – a radically-innovative roller coaster that combines hit music, firstever
maneuvers and highly-sophisticated audio and video for a one-of-a-kind ride experience.

There are a variety of ways to experience all the excitement of Rock The Universe 2010. The best value is the
“Rock Your Weekend” ticket, which will be sold only in advance and includes admission to both nights of
Christian rock concerts, access to the Sunday Morning Worship services and three-day tickets to both Universal
Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure – featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the
most spectacularly-themed entertainment experience ever created that was inspired by J.K. Rowling’

Thanks-A-Lot event, which was held from April to June 2010.  The event is a special retreat for the girls to share one-of-a-kind swaps, meet other troops, and experience the ultimate Nickelodeon getaway.

“Nickelodeon Suites Resort is proud to be affiliated with an organization that is dedicated to developing skills for future success,” said Jim Struna, Director of Marketing & Revenue Management at Nickelodeon Suites Resort. “We look forward to seeing them again at the 4^th annual event.”

The Thanks-A-Lot event offers special rates to Girl Scouts and their troops April – June every year. Girl Scouts also experience an exclusive poolside Swap Bash where girls meet peers, trade swaps and enjoy the sweet rewards for their hard work.

For three years, the Nickelodeon Suites Resort has partnered with local councils to support the top literacy program in the world, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, providing motivational incentives for the top cookie sellers in each council such as slimings and hotel stays.

For more information on Girl Scouts events at the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com/girlscouts.

For a video of this year’s event, visit www.youtube.com/nickhotel.
For photos, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickhotelorlando/.

Connect with Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Follow us on Twitter @nickhotel. Join our Nick Hotel Facebook Fan page. Additional information and photography is available upon request or by visiting Nick Hotel’s online press room.

About Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Located in the heart of Orlando’s tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night.  From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and Character Breakfast featuring Nickelodeon’s beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed KidSuites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers nonstop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year.  For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B ).

About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts’ membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.4 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

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Today, Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created:  Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.  It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience.

And as they live their adventure, guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects – and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter’s world.

The new attraction lies deep within Hogwarts castle, a majestic structure that towers over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - the only place in the world where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter books and films comes to life. 

The Adventure

Imagine…

…meeting Harry, Ron and Hermione as if they were in person

…soaring over Hogwarts castle with Harry

…being swept into a Quidditch match

…feeling the chilling effect of a Dementor

…exploring your favorite places inside Hogwarts castle

…living adventures you’ve only been able to imagine – until now.

The Story

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey draws you into the excitement and chaos of Harry’s life.  As you venture through Hogwarts castle, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice, you travel by Floo powder, and begin the adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.

“Guests will experience firsthand a completely new adventure featuring the iconic characters, amazing creatures and recognizable locations they’ve only read in the books or seen in the films,” said Thierry Coup, creative director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The Location

The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey experience starts as soon as you walk through the gates of Hogwarts.  Within the towering Hogwarts castle, you explore a truly magical place. You journey through iconic locations taken from the films and take in the extraordinary detail of each scene.  They include:

TRAIN, PITBULL, ROB THOMAS AND MORE TO ROCK THE STAGE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S 2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Florida Residents Can Take Advantage of a Variety of Value-Driven Summer Offers

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 5, 2010) – Universal Orlando Resort’s Summer Concert Series is returning to Universal Studios this June with more concerts and top-name musical talent than before. Starting June 12 and running every Saturday night through July 17, guests can top off their day of thrills in the parks with an exciting concert by a multi-platinum selling artist. 

This year’s Summer Concert Series lineup showcases some of music’s most popular superstars.  Each artist has scored top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, sold millions of albums worldwide and produced some of today’s most recognizable songs.  Headliners include Train – the voice behind the international hit, “Hey, Soul Sister;” Pitbull – the hip-hop/reggaeton artist known as “Mr. 305;” Pat Benatar – one of the top-selling female artists of all time; Rob Thomas – the front man of award-winning rock band Matchbox 20 and Counting Crows – the chart-topping band whose songs have appeared in films like Shrek 2 and Clueless.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2010 LINEUP
June 12 ~ Train
June 19 ~ Pitbull
June 26 ~ Earth, Wind & Fire
July 3 ~ Pat Benatar & REO Speedwagon
July 10 ~ Rob Thomas
July 17 ~ Counting Crows

All concerts will take place at the Music Plaza, the state-of-the-art outdoor music venue located in front of the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios.

Universal Orlando’s Summer Concert Series is included with admission to Universal Studios.  Florida residents can take advantage of a variety of offers to make the most of their summer experience at Universal Orlando.

FLORIDA RESIDENT SUMMER OFFERS
- 2-Park Annual Power Pass 
  • Access to all seven Summer Concert Series performances
  • Admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for an entire year (limited blockout dates apply) 
  • $139.99 plus tax
  • Available at www.universalorlando.com

Preview the best in cutting-edge current cinema at this 10 day event held in Central Florida. Accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the festival welcomes more than 25,000 guests each year and host more than 100 visiting directors, producers, and award-winning talent.
More info: 407-644-5625
Admission charge

•Hero Celebration March 14, 2010 Join us in Studio Nick for a red-hot celebration with special firefighter guests, live game shows and free pizza. Local fire departments will compete in a head-to-head battle. Come see who gets pied and who gets SLIMED!

•Antique Fire truck display Saturdays and Sundays Get up-close-and-personal with real life fire trucks. Encounter tall ladders, long hoses and all the tools used throughout the years to fight fires. Sponsored by Florida Antique Bucket Brigade.

•Support National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Every day Donate to this organization when you check in and you’ll receive your very own firefighter helmet.

•Fire Public Education Select Saturdays Stop, drop and roll! Learn about important fire safety tip with local firefighters. Experience a simulated fire drill in a portable safety house, sponsored by Kissimmee Fire Department. Plus, you’ll get the chance to take pictures in front of a big, red fire truck.

•Bucket Brigade Saturdays and Sundays Kids and parents compete to fill big buckets with water. The team that fills their bucket first wins! A competition wouldn’t be complete without a SLIME finale.

•Jell-O Eating Contest Saturdays and Sundays Get ready to compete! Join us for a red, white and blue Jell-O eating contest.