A date night guide to SeaWorld Orlando: Making connections & sharing secrets
SeaWorld Orlando is a great vacation spot for families, but it can also be a fun place to go on a date and reconnect with … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 29 – August 4, 2013
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: Dragon Challenge’s Chinese Fireball vs. Hungarian Horntail
This week we have a duel on our hands — Dueling Dragons to be exact, a real Dragon Challenge. That’s right, we’re putting up the … Read more
Rumor round-up for August 3, 2013: Soarin’ gets randomized, Universal gets Silly & the Imagination pavilion and Jurassic Park get new construction possibilities
Randomly Soarin’ over the randomized world Just to follow up on our recent Soarin’ news: Screamscape has swooped in with a juicy new report regarding … Read more
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens introduce all-new $50 Weekday Ticket for single-day admission
Everyone loves weekends, but SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa now have a reason to celebrate the weekdays, too. Guests can explore Antarctica: Empire of … Read more
The fall 2013 season is bursting with events at Walt Disney World: Food & Wine Festival, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Princess Fairytale Hall debut
Fall 2013 is a grand celebration at Walt Disney World, marked by festivals, special events and other nonstop fun leading up to the holidays. On … Read more
20th Century Fox announces new theme park in Asia, and what this means for Orlando
Just this week, word has broken that Fox will be creating its very first theme park, replete with “media-based, thrill, dark, children’s, and water” rides, … Read more
Real guest reviews of Universal Orlando: The water rides at Islands of Adventure
Recently Orlando Informer introduced a new site feature that allows our readers to share reviews of the attractions and restaurants inside Universal Orlando’s theme parks. … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 21 – 28, 2013
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 doubleheader: Dole Whip vs. butterbeer & Spider-Man vs. TRANSFORMERS
If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you’ve probably had a taste of their ever-popular Dole Whip or Dole Whip floats. We know how much … Read more
Rumor round-up for July 26, 2013: Closing Imagination at Epcot, expanding DHS for Cars Land & Star Wars, moving Osborne Lights, The Walking Dead rise
What’s replacing Epcot’s Imagination pavilion? Use your imagination A short, mysterious, but highly intriguing post by Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia on its Facebook page makes some … Read more
Special needs are Universal: My sister wears a prosthetic leg – even with Express Passes, should we get an Attraction Assistance Pass?
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
Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show: Go behind the scenes and leave with the whole family in stitches!
If you’re a horror film junkie like me, you’ve probably caught yourself thinking about how they make it all look so real. Obviously, we know … Read more
Epcot trip report – July 2013 (new construction walls, FastPass+ entrances & lots of Disney characters)
Last weekend we visited Epcot and enjoyed many attractions I hadn’t experienced in quite a while. I also took note of additions and changes that … Read more
Experience the world’s largest LEGOLAND in style: VIP tours now available
This week LEGOLAND Florida announced final plans for the LEGOLAND Florida VIP Experience, and the LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND Water Park combo VIP Experience. The … Read more
Designing Star Wars Land at Walt Disney World: What Disney’s Imagineers should learn from Universal Creative
Disney has been at this theme park thing for almost 60 years now, and obviously they picked up a trick or two about how to … Read more
Real guest reviews of Universal Orlando: Some of the best restaurant reviews submitted by our fans
Recently Orlando Informer introduced a new site feature that allows our readers to write reviews of the attractions and restaurants inside Universal Orlando’s theme parks. … Read more
Safari Wilderness Ranch: Fun animal encounters off the beaten path in Central Florida
Welcome to Safari Wilderness Ranch, a Central Florida destination that runs daily tours through their property, featuring everything from Alligators to Zebras. They even have … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 14 – 20, 2013
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: What’s your favorite specialty drink at Universal Orlando Resort?
There are so many reasons why we love Universal Orlando Resort! Not only do you get to ride out your favorite movies and mingle with … Read more
Rumor round-up for July 19, 2013: Soarin’ over the World, Star Tours strikes back (again!), Universal CityWalk gets a makeover & more
Upgradin’ – and Replacin’? – Soarin’ For the past eight years, Soarin’ has been – well – soaring over at Epcot (and even longer at … Read more
Islands of Adventure trip report – July 2013 (Jurassic Park midway construction begins, summer crowds & more)
I recently visited Islands of Adventure (IOA) at Universal Orlando Resort, and I was curious about any visible changes I could find this trip. [wptouch … Read more
Universal Studios Florida trip report – July 2013 (construction updates for the Universal Store, Simpsons & Diagon Alley, plus Bumblebee Man’s Tacos)
I recently visited Universal Studios Florida on a hot July day. I looked forward to experiencing the fun features of the park and also seeing … Read more
Tales from the Parrot Perch: An Interview with JD Spradlin of Radio Margaritaville
When you see someone who is doing what they are meant to do for a living, they just shine. That is definitely the case when … Read more
Quiet moments at Walt Disney World: 12 spots to chill out, regroup & even meditate
You can take a safari ride on the wild side across an African savanna, battle space aliens with a laser gun, “hang glide” over Yosemite … Read more
Real guest reviews of Universal Orlando: Some of the best IOA attraction reviews submitted by our fans
Recently Orlando Informer introduced a new site feature that allows our readers to write reviews of the attractions at Universal Orlando. Right now I want … Read more
You’re never too old for Universal Orlando’s theme parks!
My husband and I are in our early and late 60s, and we are retired. Our favorite form of entertainment is spending time at theme … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 7 – 13, 2013
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: What’s your favorite character at Universal Studios Florida?
There are so many new and exciting things going on at Universal Studios Florida this summer. We’ve got the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more
Rumor round-up for July 12, 2013: Universal gets Legendary, Disney World’s Rapid Fill, more Star Wars Land news, HHN & Jurassic Park construction
Universal gets Legendary Variety this week has reported that Legendary Entertainment, which has just released Pacific Rim today and is readying a new Godzilla for … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 30 – July 6, 2013
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 6, 2013: Star Wars Land at DHS, King Kong returns to USF & The Simpsons Springfield update
A Star Wars blowout of epic proportions Last month, Theme Park Insider broke word that Disney was planning on installing a “Star Wars Land” inside … Read more
Special needs are Universal: I have serious concerns about dad, but he really wants to go to Walt Disney World “one last time with the grandkids”
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
LEGOLAND Florida’s World of Chima now open, offers guests a new interactive water ride, 4D movie experience & more
LEGOLAND Florida today celebrated the opening of The LEGO World of Chima presented by Cartoon Network. The World of Chima is a highly-themed area with … Read more
RRU Special Edition: Fascinating rumors emerge about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood
Every once in a while rumors come along that are so exciting and so teaming with possibilities, we know that our readers will be just … Read more
Battle it out with the rookies at Orlando Paintball – Florida’s largest indoor/outdoor paintball facility
Orlando is full of fun and excitement, no question. And the excitement is always better when you’re smack in the middle of it. That’s exactly … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 23 – 29, 2013
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
“Thanks to OI – Best theme park vacation ever!” Fans share how our site helped them experience the best of Universal Orlando Resort
Recently two of our fans took the time to send in lists describing how Orlando Informer helped them plan incredible vacations to Universal Orlando Resort. … Read more
Rumor round-up for June 28, 2013: HHN 23, KidZone makeover & the third Universal Orlando park
Editor’s note: We are happy to introduce Marc N. Kleinhenz, a longtime contributor to the Orlando Informer blog, as the new author of our rumor … Read more
Drinking, snacking & quick bites at Universal CityWalk
Whether it’s because you don’t want to miss out on enjoying Universal’s many attractions, or whether it’s because you want a break, whether it’s just … Read more
The Wilderness Explorer game at Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers a great new way to explore the park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the largest of the Disney parks (in terms of acreage) at 500 acres. All this space is required for the animals … Read more
SeaWorld’s Summer Nights 2013 kicks off: Bring the whole family for a night of rides, shows & new chills
SeaWorld’s Summer Nights 2013 premiered last Saturday and I was invited by Orlando Informer to attend the kickoff celebration! After a nice dessert reception hosted … Read more
Minion Mayhem in the kitchen: How to make minion cupcakes
With all of the Minion Mayhem going on at Universal Orlando Resort lately, wouldn’t it be fun to have some of your own Minion Mayhem … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: June 16 – 22, 2013
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 21, 2013: Building Cars Land at Hollywood Studios, closing Latin Quarter at CityWalk & reworking the Guest Assistance Cards
#Occupy Lights Motors Action! Unless you were living under a rock late last week, the news of Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting a huge makeover was … Read more
Special needs are Universal: Is the Attraction Assistance Pass necessary if I have Universal Express Passes?
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
Magic Kingdom trip report – June 2013 (construction updates, A Pirate’s Adventure, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train)
My family and I visited Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World late one afternoon last week. It was fun for us all. [wptouch target=”non-mobile”]Remember, you … Read more
Transformers grand opening June 20: Here’s the best info we have about today’s events
Grand opening news Universal never did publish a schedule of events for today’s Transformers grand opening, or even post a timeline of events. So here’s … Read more
SeaWorld Summer Nights June 22 – August 11: A new world of fun & adventure starts when the sun goes down
When the sun goes down at SeaWorld Orlando, a new world of fun and adventure comes to life. Summer Nights at SeaWorld Orlando is a … Read more
Celebrating a special day at Walt Disney World: The Disney badges
Many people who come to Walt Disney World do so for that once in a lifetime vacation. However, were you aware that if you are … Read more