The Kitchen Sink Challenge at Universal Orlando
Food. It’s not only necessary for us to survive, but we as humans have turned sustenance into an art form. And then, in an obvious … Read more
Stroll like a local at the Orlando Farmers’ Market
“Live as the locals do.” It’s a common tourism mantra that entices travelers to experience some of the less-frequent parts of any destination. In my … Read more
Walk among the stars at Madame Tussauds Orlando
When someone mentions Orlando, the first things to come to mind are our world-class theme parks and wonderfully warm climate, but there’s so much more … Read more
The most intense coaster in Florida is coming to Busch Gardens Tampa
Just in case this morning’s big SeaWorld Orlando news – revolving around the family-friendly Ice Breaker roller coaster – wasn’t enough for you, the company … Read more
REVEALED: SeaWorld’s thrilling new coaster, Ice Breaker
SeaWorld is currently celebrating its “best year ever,” starting at the end of 2018 and continuing up until this fall, with the opening of such … Read more
Review: Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Let’s just come right out and say it: Halloween Horror Nights has continued to get bigger and better with nearly every single year. Part of … Read more
Hurricanes and your Orlando vacation: 4 things to know
Things You Should Know Given the fact that we’re now in hurricane season, it’s a good idea to keep the following points in mind as … Read more
Star Wars: Secrets from the story of Galaxy’s Edge
After 11 comic book issues, four novels, and one short-story anthology, we’ve finally come to the end of Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge publishing program, … Read more
Disney World: Every major update from D23 2019
We got a little taste of what the D23 expo was going to have in store for us this year, but today’s the day when … Read more
3 major announcements from D23 2019
The biennial D23 expo kicks off at Anaheim, California today, Friday, August 23, and will run throughout the entire weekend, drawing to a close at … Read more
Dinner and a movie at AMC Dine-In Theaters
A meal and a movie is a near-perfect combination. It’s an easy option for a couple on a date, an outing with friends and family, … Read more
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Everything new for 2019
At 7:00 pm tonight, on August 16, Disney officially kicked off the Halloween season in Central Florida by starting its Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, located … Read more
Lagoon show announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
It used to be par the course for Halloween Horror Nights to feature multiple live shows, but when Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure was … Read more
House of 1,000 Corpses announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
It’s the homecoming that we never thought we’d see: Rob Zombie is returning to Halloween Horror Nights, along with his signature creation, House of a … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 2019: Every scare zone REVEALED
Universal told us right from the very beginning of Halloween Horror Nights 2019’s announcement cycle that we would be getting a grand total of five … Read more
Graveyard Games announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Prepare to dance with ghosts in the graveyard. Well, perhaps we should make that “run from” – Graveyard Games has just been revealed as the … Read more
Us announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Jordan Peele was already a well-known commodity when he wrote and directed his first film, 2017’s horror-tinged Get Out: he served as a long-time cast … Read more
Star Wars: Dok-Ondar’s story REVEALED
Yes, we’ve already received the novel Thrawn: Alliances, which saw Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader be dispatched to the remote world of Batuu on … Read more
Stranger Things 3 scenes we would like to see at Halloween Horror Nights
We know that Universal opted to kick off this year’s Halloween Horror Nights announcement season with the little nugget that Stranger Things would be returning … Read more
4 details from the Epic Universe concept art
Be the first to know more about Epic Universe by signing up for email updates! Yesterday, Universal went ahead and did what all of us … Read more
Epic Universe: Universal announces brand-new theme park
The future of Universal Orlando Resort has never looked brighter: Universal has today revealed that it will be building a third theme park, called Epic … Read more
Universal Orlando: Ranking the annual events
Universal throws several big parties over the course of the year at its Orlando resort, and these special celebrations are some of the most fun … Read more
Disney World: What’s new for holidays 2019
Celebrating Christmas in July? Good – it’ll whet your appetite for the real deal (which is just around the corner now!). Much as it has … Read more
Killer Klowns from Outer Space house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Attendees of the ‘80s-themed Halloween Horror Nights last year got an unexpected treat: a scare zone based off of the 1988 cult classic Killer Klowns … Read more
Quick-service breakfast options for a day at Magic Kingdom
Spending the day at any Florida theme park is no easy task, but Magic Kingdom can be the toughest of them all. Between the weather, … Read more
10 most intense rides at Universal Orlando
Growing up in Orlando, it was apparent to me from a very early age that Universal Studios Florida was a theme park you graduated into. … Read more
How and when to tip in Orlando
When traveling, it’s always a good decision to research a few things prior to departure. What’s the weather like? What’s some native wildlife you might … Read more
Disney World: Transportation guide from the Wilderness to the Kingdom
Welcome, glampers, to Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! Here, you stand among the wild frontier (or Walt Disney World Resort’s version of it, anyway). You’ve … Read more
Ghostbusters announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Who you gonna call? If you’re Universal and you’re looking to fill up the roster of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, the answer, of course, … Read more
Healthy eating at Universal Orlando
While most of the crowds at Universal Orlando Resort are treating themselves to all of the sweets, fried foods, and large portions they can get … Read more
6 pizza spots you’ve GOT to try in Orlando
Being born and raised in New Jersey gives you a few inalienable rights. For me, those were the New York Yankees, wanting to grow up … Read more
Disney Springs: 4 of the best bites at Flavors of Florida
Recently, Disney debuted its latest take on Epcot’s popular Food and Wine Festival: called Flavors of Florida, it runs at Disney Springs until September 2. In … Read more
Free things to do at Walt Disney World
A vacation at Walt Disney World Resort is truly a magical experience, filled with thrilling attractions and world-class entertainment the entire family can enjoy. However, all … Read more
Yeti: Terror of the Yukon announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
One of the greatest strengths – not to mention draws – of Halloween Horror Nights each and every year is how Universal manages to build … Read more
REVIEW: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
By this point, we feel like we’ve been in the Forbidden Forest with Rubeus Hagrid for forever now – we’ve pored over the concept art, … Read more
Bigfire: 3 big takeaways from Universal Orlando’s newest restaurant
The last time we checked in on Bigfire, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest gastronomical addition, the venue had just been announced; now, two months later, Universal … Read more
Treat yourselves to Copper Canyon Grill Orlando
UPDATE (06.21.19): It breaks my heart to have to update my review this way. Recently, Copper Canyon has closed the doors of its International Drive location. … Read more
The 10 best beaches near Orlando
When you think of Florida, you likely think of summer – palm trees, a scorching sun, and a life spent by the water with fun frozen … Read more
20 changes across Islands of Adventure’s 20 years
Although CityWalk – that giant collection of restaurants, night clubs, stores, and entertainment options – might have arrived first, it’s actually with Islands of Adventure … Read more
Depths of Fear announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Are you ready to plumb the depths of your fear? Universal has announced its next original haunted house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, and … Read more
FIRST LOOK: our tour of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Be the first to know about any future announcements by signing up for email updates! Orlando Informer got the chance to check out Hagrid’s Magical … Read more
An award-winning night at Cooper’s Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk is an award-winning restaurant and winery located at the intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road – the head of Restaurant Row. … Read more
Yellow Dog Eats: A hidden gem
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Yellow Dog Eats should be at the very top of your list of restaurants to visit … Read more
Putting Edge glow-in-the-dark mini golf
Looking for some indoor fun on a rainy day (or just any day, really) in Orlando? You can’t go wrong with Putting Edge’s glow-in-the-dark mini-golf. Located … Read more
Arrival questions: Universal Orlando Resort
Here you are! After saving your hard-earned money, booking your flight and hotel, and purchasing your Universal Orlando Resort tickets, you’re finally in Orlando, Florida! … Read more
Universal Monsters announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
Today, Universal has made many fans’ dreams come true by announcing that it’s going to take the most seminal film property in its library out … Read more
Islands of Adventure: Ranking the water rides
The City Beautiful basically exists in a summer season for seemingly three-quarters of the year. During what’s actually the “summer,” it can get a bit … Read more
Nightingales: Blood Pit announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019
What would Halloween Horror Nights be without the occasional homage to years past thrown into the mix? For this year’s event, a blast from the … Read more
Bigfire is replacing Emeril’s at Universal Orlando
On May 8, 2018, word unexpectedly arrived that Emeril’s Orlando, that long-standing anchor of CityWalk, would be permanently closing up shop on July 7. Speculation immediately … Read more
Nintendo and Minions coming in first-ever expansion to Universal Studios Singapore
There are four Universal theme-park locations around the world (for now, at least – an absolutely-mammoth Beijing resort is currently being built, with it already … Read more