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
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
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
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 has been a beloved part of Universal Orlando since 2006, when the former Nickelodeon Studios was revamped into a theater for the … Read more
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
It’s time to head to the front lines again and fight the theme park wars. And in honor of this week’s one-year anniversary of The … Read more
At last! The most exact(ing) layout of Diagon Alley yet If you’ll recall from last week, we were on something of a tear to find … Read more
Yesterday, on Thursday, June 5, Harry Potter stars Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) stopped by both Wizarding … Read more
The evolution of Universal CityWalk continues. This week marks the opening of one new treat stop, a totally revamped merchandise store, and a two-month celebration … Read more
I-Drive 360: Orlando’s newest entertainment complex Having difficulty keeping up with I-Walk Orlando/I-Drive Live/Orlando Eye/I-Drive 360? You’re hardly alone. A lot has changed since last … Read more
Welcome to our latest edition of Special Needs Are Universal, a now-monthly column that will highlight the questions received and answered on the OI Community … Read more
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
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts: The good Just recently, the wonderful Bob Wadd posted some pics and video of his latest helicopter fly-by … Read more
In all my years visiting Universal Studios Florida, I have never eaten at Lombard’s Seafood Grille in the San Francisco backlot of the park. We’ve … Read more
Our site is the world’s most popular independent guide to Universal Orlando Resort — comprehensive, obsessively updated & completely free — and used by more … Read more
Let’s be honest: it’s a little disheartening – not to mention just a tad crazy – that Universal hasn’t announced the opening date of the … Read more
With so many theme parks to choose from in Central Florida, how do you choose which one to take your family to? Well, if you’ve … Read more
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
For over a year, I drove by Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s construction site, eagerly noting how much I couldn’t wait to experience it. Just based … Read more
Over 18 months ago, I set a goal for myself to go from being a 48-year-old couch potato to training for and finishing all the … Read more
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
The recent slew of details that has been unleashed this past week regarding Diagon Alley’s attractions, shops, and overall level of detail has not only … Read more
I visited Islands of Adventure this past weekend, and to say I enjoyed my time at the park is an understatement. But before I get … Read more
With so many changes happening, it feels like it has been forever since I visited Universal Studios Florida. (In reality, it’s only been a few … Read more
You’ve read all the reasons why non-Potter Muggles should get excited over Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts – now it’s time to roll … Read more
Today’s the day: Universal officially unveiled a slew of new details on Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, the flagship attraction of its new … Read more
Fogo de Chao is best know for their continuous tableside service that includes 16 cuts of incredible meats in the main dining area. Guests control … Read more
This Mother’s Day, my family decided to spend time together at SeaWorld. It was hot and humid, but the crowds didn’t seem that bad at … Read more
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
The prologue and the promise It’s time. Using a Portkey to sneak into our back offices, a group of our most trusted informants has sketched … Read more
Ihu’s Breakaway Falls officially opens at Aquatica today, May 9. This is the tallest, steepest, and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind in Orlando. … Read more
Take five days in early May, add in three theme park enthusiasts and one condominium a few miles from Downtown Disney, and you’ve got the … Read more
Ahh! Summertime is knocking on Florida’s door. The seasons of fall, winter, and spring are always short-lived in the Sunshine State – that’s why an avid … Read more
Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opens May 28 The lovable world of Sleepy, Doc, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy and Dopey comes excitingly to life … Read more
Being the poor college graduate that I am, all my visits to Universal Orlando have included accommodations at an off-site hotel. However, recently I had … Read more
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
Eating, drinking & buying your way around Diagon Alley It’s already May, which means that (more than likely) the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – … Read more
My love affair with The Rocky Horror Picture Show came late in life, and by late I mean that I only just discovered it in … Read more
When we asked my daughter whether she wanted a party for her birthday or to bring a friend with her to Busch Gardens, she only … Read more
The first time I wrote about Fun Spot America, they just had their grand re-opening. Almost a year has gone by since then, and I … Read more
Update – April 28, 2014 Starting today, Monday, April 28, guests can select more FastPasses once they are in the park and have used up … Read more
Universal Studios Florida formerly hosted Nickelodeon Studios when the theme park opened in 1990. The studio was used for filming popular shows on the network … Read more
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
This week, Universal psyched us all out when it flew The Today Show’s Al Roker out to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon … Read more
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear (wizarding) shades We all know that this summer’s opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon … Read more
It isn’t just with park-connecting rides and compelling merchandising opportunities that Universal plans on expounding upon the Wizarding World of Harry Potter formula that it … Read more
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
Pulling its own version of a rumor round-up, Central Florida Top 5 has managed to combine all previously-leaked information with some insider intel of its … Read more
For this month’s Walt Disney World trip report, I spent a “wild” day at Animal Kingdom this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, with temperatures … Read more