Staring this July, Universal Orlando welcomes veteran game show Family Feud to their studios at Sound stage 19. Comedian Steve Harvey has been announced as the new host and tapings will take place on weekends to accommodate his schedule and his travel -- Harvey lives in Atlanta, a quick 45-minute flight from Orlando International Airport.

Guests at Universal Orlando can follow signs throughout the park or make a request at the Studio Audience Center near the front of the park to try to get a seat in the studio audience. But even non-park goers can try to get in on the fun by parking in the Resort Parking Garage and entering CityWalk, then heading to the Sharp AQUOS Theatre (home of the Blue Man Group) and following the signs leading to the Feud.

Want to be ON the Family Feud? That's possible too. Families of five who will be visiting Orlando during the taping date (see below) can audition to be a part of the show. You'll need a family of five -- blood relations or related by marriage or adoption, sorry no friends or girlfriends/boyfriends -- who are enthusiastic, energetic and really enjoy spending time together being a family. All five family members must be available for the audition. You can get more information by emailing Orlando@familytryouts.com.

So what are you waiting for? Survey says join the Feud!

Taping Dates
• July 10
• July 11
• July 16
• July 17
• July 18
• July 23
• July 24
• July 25
• August 6
• August 7
• August 8
• August 20
• August 21
• August 22
• September 3
• September 4
• September 10
• September 11
• September 12
• September 17
• September 18
• September 19

Taping times may vary. For more information, visit the Studio Audience Center at Universal Orlando or call 407-224-6000. Universal Orlando Resort also offers the following important information: Family Feud is a non-ticketed event and seating is based on a first come first served basis. It is recommended to arrive one hour prior to doors open. For the most up-to-date information please call 407-224-6000. Seating based upon availability and is left to the sole discretion of show management. Video cameras and audio recording equipment is not allowed. We reserve the right to deny admission at any time for any reason, and audience members may be moved or removed from the venue at our discretion. Show may cancel and schedules and/or audience requirements may alter at any time.

Get ready, muggles and magic folk alike -- Universal Resort Orlando has finally announced the official opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The big day is June 18, 2010. That's right! Just in time for the big summer travel season, Universal will open the doors to their highly-anticipated new Island, based entirely on the works and world of J. K. Rowling.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter shares Island space with The Lost Continent but is an entirely new creation. Visitors will walk the streets of Hogsmeade Village, enjoy a butterbeer (already reputed to be delicious!) at The Three Broomsticks or The Hog's Head, grab some pumpkin pasties and chocolate frogs at Honeydukes Sweets Shop, and more. Check out all the magical ephemera in Dumbledore's office. Take a wander through the Griffindor common room. Find your wand at Ollivander's. The attention to detail is said to be extreme and exquisite, with much of it having been designed with input from Rowling herself.

Hogwarts Castle stands tall over the Wizarding World, drawing you to the park's centerpiece -- a magical flight with Ron, Hermione and Harry himself. The ride combines state-of-the-art animatronics and robotics with 360-degree immerse filming technology so you can experience the full effect of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. And they say waiting in line for the ride is half the fun, thanks to a whole lot of that detail I mentioned earlier. The queue takes you through some of the most iconic locations from the beloved book series, including Dumbledore's office, the Griffindor Common Room, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, even the castle dungeons. There are also two outdoor coasters -- Dragon Encounter (for your chance at the TriWizard Cup) and Flight of the Hippogriff (right by Hagrid's hut). This will be THE summer experience for book lovers, theme park-goers, and ride aficionados alike. There is nothing like it anywhere else and the level of detail and layered experience all but guarantees plenty of return visits. This is a definite for any Orlando vacation but if you want to hit it on or close to opening day, book now -- Universal's special packages are already selling out fast!