While I’ve always loved Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, I admit that one of the property’s weaknesses has been its lack of a substantial quick-service dining option. … Read more
This is a developing story… Building on the global phenomenon that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. Entertainment … Read more
Update Just announced: Universal Annual Passholders receive exclusive access to experience Transformers and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in Universal Studios Florida June 9 through June … Read more
Spend your summer getaway at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and you won’t regret it! With the completion of many new and enhanced … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: April 28 – May 4, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. … Read more
Star Wars Weekends, the Force-filled fun-fest that takes place annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns to the Walt Disney World Resort galaxy every Friday, Saturday … Read more
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird…it’s a plane…wait, it’s a train?! This week an incredible picture showed up at Screamscape showing the Hogwarts … Read more
Update It is official: Transformers will celebrate its grand opening at Universal Studios Florida on June 20. Keep reading to learn more! Original post … Read more
FastPasses are often cited as one of the best features at Walt Disney World, allowing guests to skip long standby lines at no additional charge. … Read more
Busch Gardens Tampa is the quintessential Central Florida theme park for thrill seekers. With its impressive selection of roller coasters and a thrilling catalog of … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: April 21 – 27, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours nonstop on Memorial … Read more
This week government officials gave their a-okay to NBCUniversal’s $1.6 billion expansion plan for Universal Studios Hollywood. This 25-year project includes the building of Hogwarts … Read more
Given the immense amount of excitement that is building for the opening of Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, I thought I’d … Read more
As a special thank you, LEGOLAND Florida is bringing back Police, Fire and EMS Appreciation Days to honor our everyday heroes that work tirelessly to … Read more
It may be Orlando’s most misunderstood and most underappreciated theme park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which celebrates its 15th anniversary today, is Walt Disney World’s largest … Read more
My husband and I have so many stories of Universal team members who have just thrilled us with their hospitality and care while visiting Universal … Read more
OI Universal Center updates: April 14 – 20, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Are we looking at the London waterfront in Universal Studios Florida? In the March 30th Rumor Round Up we discussed the rumors buzzing around how … Read more
Opening this summer, the WWE state-of-the-art Performance Center will serve as the new home to WWE’s talent developmental system, recently re-branded NXT and create nearly … Read more
Although I’ve visited this park many times, I went to Islands of Adventure last weekend and was able to experience some new adventures. The crowds … Read more
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