
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
RESORT CREATES BRAND-NEW TYPE
OF SINGLES GETAWAY
Tickets on Sale for
First-of-Its-Kind Event Featuring Everything Universal Orlando Offers—Plus
Martini Parties, Speed-Dating Sessions and All-Inclusive Themed Parties in the
Parks
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (June 30, 2004)— This Labor Day weekend, Universal
Orlando Resort will sponsor the biggest singles event ever – a
first-of-its-kind weekend designed to offer singles a chance to have fun and
meet each other in an entirely new setting.
U-Nite
Florida will offer the best of Universal Orlando—along with specially themed,
all-inclusive events including martini parties, exclusive party zones
throughout the theme parks and what will be the largest number of HurryDate
speed-dating sessions ever held in one place.
Beginning
Friday, September 3 and running through Monday, September 6, U-Nite Florida
will give singles the chance to explore Universal’s world-class theme parks,
stay and play at its on-site resorts, socialize at its night-time entertainment
complex and meet other singles at specially planned evening parties and events.
Throughout
the weekend, Universal Orlando will transform itself into a premiere singles’
social event with trendy, exclusive, after-hour parties and mixers throughout
CityWalk, its 30-acre entertainment complex, and its two theme parks, Universal
Studios, and Islands of Adventure. Singles will also be able to enjoy a variety
of organized activities and excursions including golf, day-trips to Florida
beaches, spa treatments, jogging through the theme parks, dancing lessons and
wine-tasting seminars.
“We
want to give single travelers the chance to have fun and meet new people in an
environment that provides entertainment experiences unlike any other in the
world,” said Al Callier, vice president of Brand and Interactive Marketing for
Universal Orlando. “U-Nite Florida is
perfectly customized for our single guests who either want a weekend getaway or
the chance to meet other people – or both.”
The
parties will give Universal Orlando the opportunity to do what it does best –
create exhilarating entertainment experiences.
Themes for the parties will include hip New York nightclub settings,
sultry South Beach soirees with outdoor couches and salsa dancing, and
futuristic discos featuring dynamic light shows and chic martini bars.
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There
will be ancient-Egyptian themed entertainment experiences, Renaissance-style
feasts – and the world’s largest Twister game.
And throughout the weekend, there will be the largest number of Hurry
Date sessions ever held in one place.
HurryDate, a leading speed-dating company, will conduct multiple
speed-dating events during U-Nite Florida with up to 50 singles participating
at a time.
The
theme park parties also come with the chance to ride Universal Orlando’s
blockbuster attractions – including the brand-new psychological thrill ride,
Revenge of The Mummy—The Ride and Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios and The
Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of
Adventure.
Advanced
tickets for U-Nite Florida are $299.00 plus tax, per person and include:
·
Admission to three all-inclusive U-Nite parties including food,
beverages, themed entertainment, live music, party zones, and theme park
attractions.
·
Admission to all HurryDate speed dating sessions (while space is
available.)
·
Unlimited 3-Day access to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
theme parks.
·
Unlimited 3-Nights access to all Universal CityWalk clubs
·
Complimentary parking at Universal Orlando’s main parking garage.
For more information about U-Nite Florida
tickets or special Universal Orlando Resort’s on-site hotel packages, guests
can call 1-877-639-8552 or check out the website at www.uniteflorida.com.
The Universal Orlando resort destination (www.universalorlando.com) includes two dramatically
distinct and adjacent theme parks, the Universal Studios motion picture and
television theme park and Islands of Adventure, Orlando's next generation theme
park. Universal Orlando also includes
CityWalk, a 30-acre dining, shopping, club and live-entertainment venue as well
as premier on-site Loews hotels and world-class film and television production
facilities.
NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading
media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing
of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004
through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal
owns and operates the No.1 television network, the fastest-growing
Spanish-language network, a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment
networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production
operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme
parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by
Vivendi Universal.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Universal Orlando
Public
Relations
(407)
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