Universal Orlando

It’s one of the most magical days in the theme-park calendar! Islands of Adventure is starting to get ready for the holidays.

Jurassic World: Isla Nublar, the cornerstone of Universal Studios Beijing, looks to be the new standard of theme parks.

The story of how Universal’s first Orlando park started out life as a would-be film backlot but eventually embraced its theming nature.

The continued downturn in attendance from the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in Universal shutting down its water theme park.

How to maximize vacation envy and steal the social-media spotlight on your next Universal Orlando vacation

UPDATE (6:17 pm, 09.28.20): Universal has dropped the first concept art and story details of this massive beast of a coaster. You can find the … Read more

Let’s take a look at some of the many poignant, ephemeral experiences that Universal Orlando has to offer.

Universal has unveiled several new dishes and sips for this fall. But are they any good? We’ll walk you through the best.

The Tooth Fairy is coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing, and we couldn’t be more scared.

The Bride of Frankenstein lives, and she’s coming to Universal Orlando for its Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing.

Two haunted houses are being resurrected from this year’s proposed Halloween event for daytime guests to enjoy (along with trick-or-treating!).

The ghost with the most is making his triumphant return to HHN – and he’s bringing lots of tasty treats with him!

Let’s explore Universal Orlando’s retired attractions and the cleverly-hidden tributes paid to them throughout the parks.

In the last few years, Universal has crafted a number of elaborately themed shops that are filled with unique and exclusive merchandise.

What better way to get hyped in advance for Halloween Horror Nights in 2021 than with the help of frightfully good food?

Finding the right souvenir at Universal Orlando doesn’t have to be hard! We give you the best (and some off-the-beaten path) picks for merch.

The COVID-19 pandemic strikes again, this time taking out the 30th anniversary celebration of Universal’s most hallowed event.

You may ride the movies at Universal Studios, but just how accurate are those rides to the movies in question? We explain.

The Lone Palm Airport packs great drinks, great views, and a great backstory (with an even better history!).

A live backup band, two levels of seating, and Karaoke Cocktails – everything you need to have a one-of-a-kind night at Universal.

The chase is on! On Sunday, June 14, The Bourne Stuntacular began technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Florida. Based on the Bourne franchise that stars Matt Damon … Read more

Across its 30-year lifespan, from June 7, 1990 to today, Universal Studios Florida has seen many changes that have transformed the would-be filmmaking hub into … Read more

Following an 80-day closure to the public, Universal Orlando Resort is once again open and ready to welcome back guests. It’s certainly been a long … Read more

With a little planning, you can be sure that your evening visit to the parks will be fulfilling – and filled with some beautiful views.

UPDATE (3:32 PM, 06.08): the club-level offerings at Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort have just reopened. We have more info below. – We’ve … Read more

Since March 12, we’ve been painstakingly following Universal’s plans regarding all of its resort – its three parks, seven hotels, and CityWalk dinning/shopping/entertainment complex – … Read more

UPDATE (12:48 pm, 06.01): on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, George Floyd, a black man, died due to the actions of a white police officer, … Read more

With so many changes and expansions on the horizon at Universal Orlando Resort, it gets one thinking a certain way. In this mindset, we start … Read more

It’s no question that the story of Harry Potter has cast an enchantment spell on the theme-park and entertainment industry ever since The Wizarding World of … Read more

Whether Universal Orlando is practically part of your DNA or you’re a new fan, it’s always a blast to learn more about a destination that … Read more

The year was 2000. We were all thanking our lucky stars to have miraculously survived Y2K, and Tom Cruise was about to ride high on … Read more

I’ve always considered my birthday to be one of the best days of the year, and I’m sure the majority of you reading this feel … Read more

Since bringing JK Rowling’s Butterbeer to fruition for guests’ enjoyment, Universal Orlando Resort has taken the lead in incorporating beverages to captivate yet another one … Read more

The number-one question Orlando locals likely receive (outside of, “Hey, do you know how to get discounted tickets to the parks?”) might be, “When is … Read more

When The Bourne Identity was released in theaters in 2002, it heralded a whole new era in action filmmaking, shifting the focus from big, over-the-top … Read more