I was able to visit Universal Studios Florida this past weekend. The weather was almost perfect with temperatures in the 80’s. The crowds were moderate … Read more
Yesterday Hash House A Go Go, an brand new all-day dining spot, opened at 5350 International Drive – just a half mile North of Universal … Read more
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
Welcome to THE BIG 5, a definitive top five list of various Orlando related, uh, stuff. THE BIG 5 is wide ranging, and will run … Read more
Kings Bowl Orlando is a retro-style bowling alley, full-service lounge and restaurant, swanky bar and entertainment center all rolled into one 30,000 square foot building. … Read more
Last week my family and I decided to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We were really looking forward to our adventure since our last visit to … Read more
Special announcement Earlier this year I began a transformation of our website as we, along with the Autobots, prepare to do battle with the Decepticons … Read more
Hogwarts Express lays new tracks in the sky With the intermittent closings of Dragon Challenge over the last few weeks, it seems that some major … Read more
On Wednesday our Facebook fan Allen alerted us to the fact that there was a new public wifi source available at Universal Orlando. For those … Read more
Earlier this year I began a transformation of our website as we, along with the Autobots, prepare to do battle with the Decepticons this summer … Read more
Welcome to THE BIG 5, a definitive top five list of various Orlando related, uh, stuff. THE BIG 5 is wide ranging, and will run … Read more
If you have been to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk, then you most certainly are familiar with their famous Volcano Nachos. You can’t help … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: March 31 – April 6, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. … Read more
DVC bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Hot new rumor this week coming straight from the DisUnplugged podcast. We discussed in the March 15th Rumor Round-Up … Read more
LEGOLAND Florida LEGOLAND Florida salutes the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces with Military Appreciation Days now throughout 2013. As an … Read more
When I first pulled into Discovery Cove at SeaWorld Orlando, I found it to be unexpectedly tropical and the parking area smaller than what I … Read more
Thanks to our Facebook fan Angelo, it has been brought to our attention that Universal is hiring for a “New Themed Restaurant” at their resort: … Read more
A vacation in Orlando is truly unique compared to any other vacation you can take. For every type of person, there are tons of different … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: March 24 – 30, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
The latest on the Wizarding World expansion In surprisingly quiet fashion, Theme Park Insider posted a story this week that seemed to confirm many rumors … Read more
Thanks to our Twitter follower @garypounds, we were alerted this morning that Universal’s new app — called Universal ScreenPlay — is now available for download. … Read more
Today I’m going to try something new. I going to put together a trip report, but not in the convention way. See, usually I go … Read more
Welcome to our next Special Needs Are Universal article. The purpose of this OI Blog series is to answer your theme park disability questions and … Read more
Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions lobby concert series continues in March with Taylor Dayne performing her … Read more
I’ve never gotten overly excited about Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, but this year offers something new to dig into: food and wine booths called … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: March 17 – 23, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Johnny Depp to appear in another Magic Kingdom Attraction Lots of changes have been coming to Big Thunder Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. After a … Read more
Late last week Rich Bilbao of the Orlando Business Journal approached me to request an interview about Universal Orlando’s new hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort. … Read more
Every time I enter Islands of Adventure (IOA), I can’t help but notice the sound of the Incredible Hulk Coaster as it roars nearby. It’s … Read more
It was a beautifully sunny day in March, and with great anticipation I was looking forward to seeing and experiencing all the changes at Universal … Read more
Welcome to THE BIG 5, a definitive top five list of various Orlando related, uh, stuff. THE BIG 5 is wide ranging, and will run … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: March 11 – 16, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Never too early to get scared by Halloween Horror Nights It’s time to start getting excited for Halloween Horror Nights 23 as a couple red … Read more
We are very proud to announce the partnership between DoubleTree and Orlando Informer. As many guests visiting Universal Orlando already know, staying on-site is not … Read more
The Florida Strawberry Festival draws a crowd of thousands and seems to get bigger every year. It’s good ol’ Southern fun, filled with hundreds of … Read more
This past weekend I took my mother to the 2013 International Flower & Garden Festival (FGF) at Epcot. This is the festival’s 20th year and … Read more
Starting the week of March 4, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee have begun daily appearances for guest meet and greets inside Universal Studios Florida. Although as … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: March 3 – 10, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
The Transformers Supply Vault is open, but is there More Than Meets The Eye to this gift shop? If you followed OrlandoInformer on Twitter this … Read more
According to the Orbitz, Spring Break travelers should move quickly to finalize plans and take advantage of lower airfares in many major markets, coupled with … Read more
MegaCon, the largest comic book, anime, gaming and multimedia event in the South, is pleased to make its initial announcement of guests. MegaCon will take … Read more
My family recently took a cruise with Royal Caribbean on their ship Independence of the Seas out of Ft. Lauderdale. Because I now have a … Read more
This is our fourth Special Needs Are Universal article. The purpose of this OI Blog series is to answer your theme park disability questions and … Read more
A blooming bounty of festival firsts will welcome Disney guests to the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 6 – … Read more
Today I am very excited to share with you many more details about Universal’s newest on-site hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort. For those who have … Read more
Yesterday afternoon we heard several reports online that Supply Vault, the gift shop tucked into a corner of the new Transformers building, was open to … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: February 24 – March 2, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates … Read more
Moe & Jebediah moving into Universal’s Springfield expansion The Simpsons expansion is chugging right along, and long time fans of the television show will recognize … Read more
Welcome to THE BIG 5, a definitive top five list of various Orlando related, uh, stuff. THE BIG 5 is wide ranging, and will run … Read more
This past weekend was a fun one for my family. Even with a forecast of rain and my son wanting to stay home, my husband … Read more
