ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort will debut a range of new attractions throughout 2012.

From a new Blue Man Group show and newly re-created experience inside one of Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions to a parade, spectacular nighttime show and brand-new blockbuster attraction based on an incredibly popular film – Universal Orlando Resort said it is bringing guests more new entertainment across its entire destination in 2012 than during any other year in its history.

The new experiences will begin debuting in February. Guests will discover the entertainment of a new Blue Man Group show; see new animation and effects in The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man; dance and celebrate with their favourite animated characters during Universal’s Superstar Parade and relive memorable moments from Universal Pictures’ most iconic films during the nighttime show Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories.

And coming this summer – families will be transformed into minions for an adventure inside the new Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction.

Universal Orlando will also be marking the Universal Pictures Centennial Anniversary Celebration during 2012 with a series of events to be announced throughout the year.

“We are about to offer our guests a historic range of incredible new entertainment experiences,” said Alice Norsworthy, executive vice president of Marketing and Sales for Universal Orlando Resort.

“This year will be filled with excitement and entertainment for the entire family.”