New Mini Golf at City Walk: Hollywood Drive-in

http://www.universalorlando.com/Rides/New-Attractions-2012.aspx

Today was the grand opening of the two separate horror/science fiction themed mini golf courses: “The Haunting of Ghostly Green” and “Invaders from Planet Putt." Each course is 18 holes making the entire Universal Studios City Walk Mini Golf experience 36 holes. Each course is based upon horror and science fiction Drive-in movies from the 1950s era. This is how the course got its name: Hollywood Drive-In Golf.

You can play one or both holes:
One course- Adults (9+) $13.99
                     Children $11.99
Both courses-Adults (9+) $24.99
                      Children $20.99
Florida residents receive 10% off with proof of residency. For more information please see links below. (Universal Studios Orlando has not updated their City Walk page for today's grand opening).

Construction started last year to develop more activities in the City Walk area. Many of the attractions include restaurants, shops, clubs and bars. Unlike, Walt Disney World Resorts Orlando who have multiple mini-golf courses, this is Universal Studios Orlando's first attempt at creating an interactive golf course. As a fan of Disney's Fantasia themed mini golf course near the Swan and Dolphin Hotel, I have been anticipating this opening. It appears, while watching different aspects of the two courses, that there will be lights and sounds triggered by the golf ball movements. There are spaceships and a haunted house filled with cartoon aliens and ghouls. The characters are cute and fun. Perfect for children.

Links to related articles:
http://www.universalorlando.com/Rides/New-Attractions-2012.aspx

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2011/05/universal-orlando-miniature-golf-courses-set-for-universal-citywalk.html

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2012/03/universal-citywalk-hollywood-drive-in-golf-now-open.html