6 Things You Need to Know about The Orlando Eye
Orlando is chock full of big amusements; towering icons, colossal entertainment, and ginormous thrills are just a few of the reasons tourists and locals alike … Read more
13 Best Pictures from Universal This Week
Take a look at Orlando Informer’s 13 favorite Universal moments from February 7-8. 1. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Guests take the plunge on the … Read more
Hard Rock Hotel – New Rooms
Hard Rock Hotel debuts stylish new guest rooms inspired by the essence of rock and captured on time-lapse video. Guest Room Mirrors Become an Interactive … Read more
The Future of Universal Orlando
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. It’s … Read more
Riding a Mardi Gras float: Best rush outside of Bourbon Street
Editor’s note: This article was originally published a few years ago, but since nothing has changed we’re republishing this for the Mardi Gras 2015 season. … Read more
12 pictures from Mardi Gras 2015
Orlando Informer was on hand for the opening weekend of Mardi Gras 2015. Here’s our 12 favorite moments, in no particular order. Want to learn … Read more
What’s New at Busch Gardens Tampa (February 2015)
My husband and I ended up with the same weekday off of work, so we used this rare opportunity to visit Busch Gardens Tampa without … Read more
Is Universal building the best water park in the world?
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Since … Read more
SNAU: Touring Universal with autistic family members
Our goal here at Orlando Informer is to offer all guests tips and tools for touring Universal Orlando, and being able to help special needs … Read more
5 Best Bars at Disney World’s theme parks
Over the years, so many high-quality bars and lounges have sprouted up throughout Walt Disney World that they almost make the hefty admission price into … Read more
3 Things to Expect from Universal Studios Florida’s 25th Anniversary
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Whenever … Read more
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Our rumor articles are designed to give fans of Orlando a glimpse into what might be on the horizon for our theme parks and entertainment … Read more
Top 6 attractions and venues coming in 2015
There’s no two ways around it: 2014 was one of the single biggest years in Orlando history. From the opening of The Wizarding World of … Read more
Top five New Year’s resolutions every Orlando visitor should have
A New Year is about to dawn, and many people are contemplating how they want to improve themselves in the coming year. How about resolving … Read more
“Let Your Heart Take Flight” as a Macy’s Holiday Parade balloon handler
In the spring of 2005, I needed a change in my life. I don’t particularly know how, at 22 years old, I knew this, or … Read more
Gotham Island: What Batman’s gift shops, carnival games, and nightclub would’ve looked like at Islands of Adventure
Back in 1992, when Universal first began to sketch out the expansion that would turn its single-park Universal Studios Florida into the full-resort Universal Orlando, … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for July 16, 2014: What if Universal buys SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment?
In case you missed the news last week, we’ve recently been hearing that Universal owner Comcast might want to buy SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (which … Read more
Islands of Adventure trip report – July 2014 (Hogsmeade Station, Kongstruction, fun in Toon Lagoon + a CityWalk update)
The summer always brings many tourists to Orlando to enjoy all the world-class attractions, especially Universal Orlando Resort. Over the weekend, I joined my fellow … Read more
A very special Universal Studios Florida trip report – July 2014 (Diagon Alley is here!)
On Saturday I visited Universal Studios Florida, and what an awesome day it was! The crowds were surprisingly moderate for summer, but the weather was … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 6 – 12, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Rumor round-up for July 11, 2014: Universal’s Volcano Bay water park, Disney expansions, and Comcast buying SeaWorld
Volcano Bay, the future, and you Three years ago, HHNRumors, of all sites, came across a trademark filling for a new water park called, oddly … Read more
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament: A grand feast in the age of knights and jousting
The first time I attended a Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament show, I was easily under the age of 10. I loved the magic, mystique, … Read more
Pantopia at Busch Gardens Tampa: Tour the park’s newest land and learn its secrets
By now, almost everyone has heard of the new ride “opening soon” at Busch Gardens Tampa, Falcon’s Fury. This 335-foot-tall drop tower, with a 90-degree … Read more
CityWalk’s next generation, wave three: Bread Box and Hot Dog Hall of Fame
They’ve finally arrived, just in time for summer. The spectrum of dining options at Universal CityWalk continues to broaden as Bread Box and Hot Dog … Read more
Diagon Alley: Everything we know about Monday’s soft opening, Tuesday’s grand opening, and Early Park Admission
Monday’s soft opening We’ve had many days of steady soft openings for Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express. Today is the first day that might … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 29 – July 5, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT for July 5, 2014: Why Star Wars Land is still delayed, and why you may not see Luke Skywalker there
Do you remember Star Wars Land, which was originally supposed to debut at Anaheim’s Disneyland in 2017 and at Orlando’s Hollywood Studios in 2018? The … Read more
Special needs are Universal: Wheelchair access, companion restrooms, and special requests for Diagon Alley
Welcome to the next edition of our Special Needs Are Universal column, featuring questions and answers to help those with disabilities plan their day at … Read more
Cocoa Beach’s endless possibilities: Gators, rocket launches, surfing, and so much more
If spending every day of your Orlando vacation in the theme parks seems a bit daunting, consider a relaxing day trip to one of Central … Read more
Busch Gardens Tampa trip report – July 2014 (Summer Nights extravaganza, Rhino Rally reopens, Falcon’s Fury more beautiful than ever)
I’d heard so many great things about Summer Nights at Busch Gardens from last year that, this year, I jumped at the chance to go. … Read more
The Hogwarts Express soft opens for guests starting Tuesday, July 1
Just because Universal simply can’t resist throwing yet another curve ball our way with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, the company … Read more
Fourth of July 2014 round-up: Universal, SeaWorld, Disney, LEGOLAND, Celebration Town Center, and Lake Eloa
Universal Orlando This time of year, I get a lot of fans asking about Independence Day celebrations at Universal Orlando. This happens because Universal itself … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 22 – 28, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 27, 2014: Universal is building three more hotels, all the HHN 24 scare zones, and a few Diagon Alley updates
Hotels, hotels, and more hotels It has long been known that Universal has been interested in eventually developing five hotels on its property – that’s … Read more
Uber’s “shared driver service” is Orlando’s slick new transportation option for saving money
The background It’s been a few months since Uber first appeared on my radar, thanks to some of my friends who have been using it … Read more
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is still as magical as ever: Visit again for the first time
As the world prepares to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, it’s time to remind ourselves of the true magic that is … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando Summer Nights 2014: New shows and experiences keep the energy up after dark
With the arrival of summer comes the exciting addition of SeaWorld Orlando’s new summertime shows as part of Summer Nights 2014, running June 21 through … Read more
Universal Orlando trip report – June 2014 (Hogsmeade spell markers, Diagon Alley dragon, Kong-struction & more)
While I am impatiently waiting for possible soft openings of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, I decided to report on the most … Read more
Universal CityWalk trip report – June 2014 (VIVO Italian Kitchen review, Hot Dog Hall of Fame update, more construction)
CityWalk expansion I recently visited Universal CityWalk and took note of the construction progress in many areas of this entertainment hotspot. The new additions to … Read more
Rumor SPOTLIGHT: Diagon Alley’s journey from rumor to fact (2011 – 2013)
On July 8, 2014, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will finally, after two-and-a-half-years of construction, be opened to the general public. … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 15 – 21, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Reader poll: When will you visit Diagon Alley for the very first time?
Amongst all the ride-through videos, drop-dead gorgeous pictures, and first-ever details, the most stupendous revelation coming out of this week’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more
Diagon Alley Preview & Red Carpet events: Reliving the excitement of Diagon’s biggest day yet
Although various media outlets descended upon Universal Orlando Resort Monday night for this week’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley festivities, yesterday was … Read more
As if you were there: The Tonight Show at Universal Orlando with special guest Jimmy Buffett
My journey to see Jimmy Fallon started as most journeys begin these days – with a Facebook post. “Did you know Jimmy Fallon is coming to … Read more
City of Winter Park: Take a vacation from your vacation in Orlando’s most beautiful & historic suburb
As any seasoned theme park veteran knows, 14 solid days of park touring can leave you needing a vacation from your vacation. Luckily, Orlando is … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 8 – 14, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 13, 2014: Harry Potter spell-casting map and the first HHN 24 houses and scare zone revealed
Blowing out Halloween Horror Nights 24 There are times here at RRU HQ where we go back and forth quite a bit with our sources … Read more
Orlando for beginners: How to survive hurricane season
Hurricane season is upon us in the Sunshine State of Florida – six wonderful months of diligently watching the weather forecast to see if the … Read more
Blue Man Group Bluephoria Lounge: Experience VIP treatment and a best-kept secret at Universal
Blue Man Group has been a beloved part of Universal Orlando since 2006, when the former Nickelodeon Studios was revamped into a theater for the … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 1 – 7, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more