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
Stranger Things returning for Halloween Horror Nights 2019!
When it was originally announced that Netflix’s Stranger Things would be making its way to last year’s Halloween Horror Nights, we found the little nugget … Read more
Sesame Street is the most detailed area of SeaWorld
On the one hand, the new Sesame Street land at SeaWorld Orlando is a pretty standard children’s area of a theme park; with its bright … Read more
7 things to do at Universal Orlando that aren’t rides
Why would anyone go to Universal Orlando Resort and not do the rides? It’s a fair question, but, truth be told, this is how my husband … Read more
Hagrid roller coaster’s story REVEALED
Be the first to know about any future announcements by signing up for email updates! First, Universal unveiled Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure’s setting. Then … Read more
New coaster coming to Busch Gardens Tampa
After months of wild speculation, rumors, and anticipation, Busch Gardens today announced what is going to replace Busch Gardens Tampa’s long-suffering (and -shuttered) Gwazi wooden … Read more
New Harry Potter projection show coming to Orlando
Be the first to know about when the Dark Arts show opens in Orlando by signing up for email updates! Inserting a projection-mapping show in The … Read more
Today Cafe coming to Universal Studios Florida
One of the new imperatives that Comcast installed when it became the owner of NBCUniversal in 2011 is rather well known: open at least one … Read more
An unforgettable evening at Jake’s Beer Dinner
Among the many diverse options across Universal Orlando Resort property, Jake’s American Bar at Royal Pacific Resort is one of my favorite restaurants. This location is … Read more
New Harry Potter coaster REVEALED
Be the first to know about any future announcements by signing up for email updates! For Harry Potter (and Universal Orlando Resort) fans, July 24, 2017 is … Read more
How to save on SeaWorld dining
After paying for admission to SeaWorld Orlando, then handing over $20 or more for parking, the last thing you want to do is spend a … Read more
Sweet Tomatoes: The best quick and healthy meal in Orlando
Here’s a perfect quick-and-healthy restaurant idea: put out dozens of fresh-from-the-farm salad ingredients and toppings as a buffet, toss together a few handmade options for … Read more
Drinking around the World: Disney’s BoardWalk edition
It’s a Walt Disney World Resort cult tradition to “drink around the world” at Epcot. While this remains tried and true, it’s typically a dedicated … Read more
Flavor done right: Frontera Cocina’s new menu
At the end of January, I was invited to attend a special event at Disney Springs. The venue was Frontera Cocina, a delightful Mexican dining … Read more
Universal’s $6.5 billion theme-park resort starts construction in Beijing
It’s time for a little update on what is shaping up to be one of the single biggest projects that Universal Parks and Resorts has … Read more
QUIZ: How well do you know the JAWS ride?
Take our quiz and discover how well you know the former JAWS ride at Universal Studios Florida. [quiz-cat id=”113070″]
Best time to go to Disney World
It’s easy to picture summertime in a paradise like Orlando. In fact, the image that most often comes to mind when people imagine themselves vacationing … Read more
5 Reasons for an Adults-Only Trip to Universal Orlando Resort
Everyone is aware of the preconception that theme parks are geared towards kids. Sure, it’s true – there’s plenty of evidence validating children as every … Read more
Top 5 shopping areas in Orlando
When one thinks about Orlando, thoughts of theme parks and world-class attractions are often the first to come to mind; a record 68 million people … Read more
Regal Pointe Orlando: The best place to watch a movie!
A trip to the movie theater can be just as much of a getaway from a holiday vacation as it is from everyday life, and, … Read more
Adventures in pool-hopping at Universal Orlando
One of the many perks of staying at a Universal Orlando hotel is the chance to enjoy the amenities at its first six resorts, no … Read more
Top 5 buzzworthy adult drinks at Universal Orlando
Universal knows the value of not just a great vacation, but also loosening up and having a good time with your family and friends. Being … Read more
Does Universal Studios Florida have a studio tour like Hollywood?
One of the age-old questions for theme parkers who are familiar with both coasts (or multiple global locations) is, “Does this park have what that park also has?” … Read more
Star Wars: The Millennium Falcon ride’s story REVEALED
UPDATE: Disney and Lucasfilm snuck in a quick follow-up to the book Pirate’s Price, adding one more (brief) chapter to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run’s backstory, which … Read more
Universal Orlando: Year in review 2018
When you’re a (relatively) big, thriving theme-park resort like Universal Orlando is, one that receives hundreds of millions of dollars each and every year in … Read more
8 rainy-day tips at Universal Orlando
It’s happened to the best of us. We plan a trip to the theme parks, take to counting down to the big day, and as … Read more
Top 5 closed attractions at Universal Studios Florida
Growing up in the Orlando area, the theme parks were the backyard of my childhood. This allowed not only for a very involved fandom and … Read more
Top 5 sweet treats at Universal Orlando
Picture the scene: you’ve been playing and adventuring at Universal Orlando Resprt all day. You’ve ridden your favorite roller coaster, met your favorite character, and … Read more
Disney World: Top 5 nightlife options adults can still enjoy
Walt Disney World Resort has long been a place associated with children. Families take their vacations to Magic Kingdom, field trips flood the parks, and … Read more
5 secrets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade first opened in 2010 to record-breaking crowds and brilliant fanfare, bringing with it a next-generation of theming and … Read more
Review: WonderWorks Orlando
WonderWorks is possibly the strangest and most intriguing attraction on International Drive. The look of the building itself is enough to draw anyone’s curiosity, as, … Read more
5 inexpensive ways to make your Universal vacation unforgettable
Nothing beats the thrill of starting your vacation. You’ve saved for months or years to visit that perfect destination. You’ve planned every moment down to … Read more
Harry Potter: Japan’s new mysterious projection-mapping show
This time last year, Universal Japan made waves when it announced that its new 2018 attraction would not only be state-of-the-art, but also Harry Potter-infused: … Read more
Review: Nine Dragons Restaurant at Epcot’s China Pavilion
Some friends and I went to Nine Dragons at Epcot the other night for dinner. Should you do the same? Here’s what I think. Nine … Read more
Top five Universal souvenirs under $10
The holidays are fast approaching. Vacation budgets are beginning to compete with turkey budgets, Christmas lists, and the cost of flying across the country to … Read more
15 hidden and weird spots at Walt Disney World
Did you know there’s more to Walt Disney World Resort than just the hidden Mickeys around the parks? The fun silhouettes of Mickey Mouse are fun … Read more
SeaWorld: Your questions answered
For Orlando locals, theme-park days are almost second nature. Park map? No, thanks – we know the layout like the back of our hand. For our … Read more
3 ways The Crimes of Grindelwald could be turned into an attraction
Two years ago, upon the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – the first of the new Harry Potter prequel/spin-off film series – we sketched … Read more
Disney silhouette portraits – a unique souvenir
Walt Disney World Resort is full of hidden gems and secrets that make visiting again and again a treat! One of these secrets is a unique souvenir … Read more
6 top tips for making the most of Discovery Cove
Consistently considered the highest-rated park in Orlando, Discovery Cove is a hidden, tropical oasis within the hustle and bustle of the City Beautiful. Owned and … Read more
7 need-to-know tips for first-time Orlando visitors
If you’re planning your first visit to Orlando, you want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible! If you’re responsible for creating the perfect … Read more
Review: Dave & Buster’s Orlando
Dave & Buster’s, located on Orlando’s bustling International Drive, is a great destination for tourists and locals alike. Orlando’s first installment of this popular adult-oriented … Read more
UPDATED: Universal Orlando’s limited-time pop-up bar for holidays 2018
Loews Hotels, the company that manages all of Universal Orlando Resort’s various on-site hotels, started to experiment just a few years ago with two items … Read more
7 mistakes to avoid when visiting Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando is a thrilling themed destination, comprised of three wonderful parks that are filled with attractions and entertainment for people of all ages. With … Read more
8 Magic Kingdom-resort-area secrets locals love
There are certain perks that come with being an Orlando local. For starters, Cinderella Castle and the Haunted Mansion have become our version of the … Read more