This day in theme parks, March 12th:
Uni Social
2011
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2012
“Straight up now tell me…” Who’s pumped for @JColeNC's #UORMardiGras performance this Friday?! http://t.co/YktOJnFF
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2012
2013
Every once in a while, you gotta let loose and boogie #LikeYouMeanIt: http://t.co/lbXkfVUKPb
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2013
2014 - that year the Mardi party went all the way to June!
Mardi Gras celebration extends through June 7 with GRAMMY nominated musician @robinthicke. Full lineup here: http://t.co/HMa2VVPYc9
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2014
2015 - WAAAAALLLLT!! (it's a LOST thing)
.@WeAreMKTO is performing tomorrow @ #UniversalMardiGras! Ready to live the American Dream? pic.twitter.com/z9tNlHjpZb
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2015
2016
Leaving #UniversalMardiGras with more beads than you can wear: #UOAPProblems pic.twitter.com/Vp6BvN4nut
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2016
2017 - Don't forget, it's Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time
Boss: "you're an hour late!"
Person about to invent Daylight Savings: "oh, you haven't heard?" pic.twitter.com/u6eyMq2aEd— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2017
2018
Play a 360º game that transports you to Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes at #WizardingWorldOrlando: https://t.co/v5MJBOYVre pic.twitter.com/wzRgC1JQiU
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2018
2019
Missed the new details about Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure? Sign up to receive the latest via email at https://t.co/QTtvnwQtjk. pic.twitter.com/BdDK9b0Bn5
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2019
2020 - all of the tweets this day were regarding closures as the pandemic was creeping up on us...
Hello Nico, At this time, Universal Orlando Resort is scheduled to operate as normal. Please keep an eye on all social media platforms for updates.
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2020
2021
<chef's kiss> pic.twitter.com/d6lYQrZWoC
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2021
2022
What's shakin'? 😍
IG 📸: foodsofparks pic.twitter.com/SEyLsJjFC9
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2022
2023
You're lion if you say you don't want to meet Alex.
IG 📸: kelsey_v07 pic.twitter.com/7524Sq4PMx
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2023
Announcements, Special Events or Openings OTD:
2012 - Mini golf officially opens at Citywalk
Hollywood Drive-In Golf is officially OPEN at #UORCityWalk! When are you coming to take a swing at it? #YearToBeHere http://t.co/ngS2eSLv
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2012
- New Fantasyland soft opens the Storybook Circus Area at The Magic Kingdom
2019 - Details about Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure revealed!
JUST ANNOUNCED: New details revealed for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at #WizardingWorldOrlando.
See the full video featuring @TomFelton at https://t.co/CdvQUcAlAZ. pic.twitter.com/t6w3OQsGNp
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) March 12, 2019
2020 - Disney announces park closures for the pandemic
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2021
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