Golf Universal Orlando adds two new partner courses for on-site hotel guests
Guests staying at the on-site hotels at Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort – can … Read more
Universal Orlando publishes their spring hours, and they reveal a few surprises!
One of my many responsibilities as steward of the world’s largest and most up-to-date Universal Orlando vacation planning resource, also known as the OI Universal … Read more
Universal Orlando: A look back at 2011 and a glance forward at 2012 (updated again)
Update 1/17/12 12:46pm Apparently someone on Universal Orlando’s social media team didn’t read the memo all the way through. Initially Universal’s Facebook post stated that … Read more
This year’s WWoHP holiday crowds and Universal’s new rules have changed the game
It has been a very interesting few weeks at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, especially for someone like me who is trying to help … Read more
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions starts 2012 with The Fixx
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Velvet Sessions lobby concert series kicks off in 2012, with The Fixx performing their hits “Are We Ourselves?,” “Saved … Read more
Disney starts of 2012 with three major announcements (leap year celebration, FL resident discounts, Test Track refurbishment)
Since we got back from France, I’m still trying to get caught up with Universal Orlando news and updates from the last two weeks! However, … Read more
Universal Studios Florida trip report – early January 2012 (and some CityWalk stuff too!)
January 2, 2012 January 3, 2012 Yes, the JAWS attraction and its home, Amity, have been shuttered at Universal Studios Florida. No more skippers … Read more
Children 5 and under get in for free at SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens in 2012… maybe.
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have announced that children age 5 and younger can get into their parks for free during 2012. All … Read more
Universal Orlando Premier & Preferred annual passholders get Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in January 2012
Update 1/2/12 Bumping up this post as a friendly reminder 🙂 Universal Orlando’s Winter 2011 annual passholder mailer arrived over the long weekend, and … Read more
OrlandoInformer.com is taking the rest of 2011 off (updated)
Update 1/2/12 I’m back from France and back to working on OrlandoInformer.com. Lots of new stuff coming soon! Update 12/29/11 Greetings from Paris. I … Read more
ICE! at Gaylord Palms 2011: Photo tour, HD video, and our tips to make the most out of your visit
Visiting ICE! at Gaylord Palms is one of the many family traditions we have here in Orlando. That’s why, when we jumped in the car … Read more
Magic Kingdom trip report – December 2011 (Fantasyland construction, holiday decorations & more)
Last weekend, besides getting a chance to enjoy SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, we also had the opportunity to stroll around Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. … Read more
SeaWorld’s 2011 Christmas Celebration – HD video & photo tour
Last weekend we had our first opportunity to visit SeaWorld and explore this year’s Christmas Celebration. As always, SeaWorld continues to impress us with their … Read more
Universal Studios Florida’s JAWS and Amity area to close permanently on January 2, 2012 (updated)
Update 12/10/11 Can you believe JAWS will be shut down forever in less than a month? Well, just in case you had any doubts that … Read more
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort & Grand Floridian DVC Add-On
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort takes hospitality to new heights The most recent edition of the Disney Insider email newsletter featured a rather lengthy article … Read more
Why purchase a Universal Orlando gift card when you can win one from us?
Yesterday afternoon I received a friendly email from Universal Orlando reminding me of the “perfect gift” for the holidays: one of their new gift cards. … Read more
2011 Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights – HD video, photo tour
Even though it has been open for almost a month, we finally got over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the 2011 Osborne Family Spectacle of … Read more
Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World Resort
Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Here’s a sample of … Read more
A stroll around Epcot in the evening – photo gallery of the holiday decorations
The other evening we had the opportunity to walk around Epcot. Like all the parks now, Epcot has all of their holiday decorations up and … Read more