Universal Orlando

Rumor of ‘Secret Life of Pets’ attraction coming to Universal Orlando intensifies Late last month, NBCUniversal Chief Executive Officer Steve Burke told investors Universal Parks … Read more

Universal Orlando has recently overhauled the menus at all of their full-service in-park restaurants, Orlando Informer has learned. The smallest number of menu changes took … Read more

The Incredible Hulk Coaster is in the middle of testing, as more construction walls are dismantled and its new lighting package is tweaked. The ride, … Read more

Universal Orlando has begun testing a Hulk virtual reality simulation in advance of the redesigned ride’s opening, Orlando Informer has learned. The simulation, which began testing … Read more

In 2012, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man got an overhaul, upgrading its projectors to 4K and redoing all of its physical sets and digital animations. … Read more

Starting at the US Travel Association’s IPW convention, which is currently being held in New Orleans, and continuing on its official blog, Universal has finally … Read more

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of Universal Studios Florida. If you have visited what is now Universal Orlando Resort, you know … Read more

There is no better destination than Orlando to celebrate a special occasion, especially a birthday. With ten major theme parks, plenty of attractions, and hundreds … Read more

Skull Island: Reign of Kong began soft opening on Thursday, June 9, at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction swung open its large temple doors for … Read more

Universal Orlando is implementing seasonal pricing for one-day tickets sold at their front gate, spokesman Tom Schroder told Orlando Informer on Monday. This change increases ticket … Read more

There is a little recent addition to Universal Orlando called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Maybe you’ve heard of it – … Read more

Did you know that tomorrow is Revenge of the Mummy’s 12th birthday? And did you know that the ride is a not-to-be-missed attraction at Universal … Read more

All new Universal Orlando Annual Passes will be plastic and current passholders will have the option to replace their paper ticket with plastic, Universal Orlando … Read more

“This isn’t a movie. This is the real deal. [Kong will be] close enough that you’ll feel his breath sweep across your skin and his … Read more

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is a dream come true for many Harry Potter fans. Yet, unless you live in Central … Read more

Recently, Universal Orlando Resort teamed up with Igers_Orlando to bring together local photographers for a World Wide InstaMeet inside of their parks. I, along with … Read more

After months of waiting for Universal to unveil what the newly redesigned Incredible Hulk Coaster will entail, the company just this morning went ahead and … Read more

Photos and videos taken on our trips to Universal Orlando often remind us of our first time there, a favorite moment, or an attraction long … Read more

Universal Orlando is hiring more than 2,500 new team members and continuing their plan to increase base hourly pay to $10, Resort officials shared today. … Read more

Aprils are typically sleepier months at Universal Orlando Resort (don’t believe us? You can view the crowd calendar right here), and while this year was … Read more

After being initially reported earlier this week, the news was made official by Comcast today: NBCUniversal is the new, proud owner of DreamWorks Animation, the … Read more

Mythos will temporarily close beginning Monday, May 2 for “routine maintenance”, Orlando Informer has learned. The restaurant, which has an average rating of 4.3/5 by … Read more

Cameras in hand and tripods ready, Universal Orlando invited just under 30 of Orlando’s top Instagram photographers and select media outlets to photograph both parks completely … Read more

Universal Orlando has increased all Annual Pass prices this week, Orlando Informer has learned. Florida Residents looking to purchase the Resort’s Power Pass will see … Read more

Last month, we discussed all the ways that Universal Orlando Resort could expand without having to build new attractions on new parcels of land, and … Read more

Welcome back to the past: June 7, 1990, the day that Universal Studios Florida formally opened its doors. We hope the time travel process this … Read more

It’s your last day in Orlando. You will be leaving this afternoon and have 4 hours to spare. Here’s what you do and where you eat. So … Read more

How many big developments can happen in a single month? If you’re Universal Orlando Resort and it’s March, it turns out the answer is quite … Read more

Note from the Editor: This article was submitted by OI reader Mia Cintron. Thanks for the great submission! Want to submit your story or content … Read more

2016 will be the year of superheroes. Marvel is releasing four movies; Deadpool, a hilarious and action packed film that premiered in February, Captain America: … Read more

I have a confession: I am in love with Diagon Alley. Of all of the themed lands inside of Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands … Read more

It’s so easy to change your latitude and attitude at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Cafe at Universal Orlando. Perched near the entrance of Islands of Adventure, … Read more

Go directly to Universal Parks & Resorts. Pass go, collect $200. Orlando Informer headquarters received a special delivery this afternoon direct from Universal Orlando: Monopoly … Read more

Universal sent ride vehicle specifications and related details to select members of the media to publish on Tuesday. The Skull Island: Reign of Kong ride … Read more

Move out of the way, Willy Wonka. Toothsome Chocolate Factory is coming to Universal Orlando later this year. UPDATE: Toothsome’s name has been updated and … Read more

Update March 24: Universal has ceased this testing phase. It’s unknown if it’ll resume at a later date. Universal Orlando is testing allowing all guests … Read more

It is June 7, 1990, and it is the grand opening of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s very first built-from-the-ground-up theme park. Sitting on a 840-acre … Read more

I may have grown up with all of the cartoons from the late 90’s and the early 2000’s, but I also grew up with Islands … Read more

One of the most wonderful times of the year is upon us. Universal’s Mardi Gras 2016 is here and with it comes a few new … Read more

Universal Orlando is researching the possibility of adding onto or modifying their holiday offerings, they revealed in a survey Tuesday evening. The survey, sent to various … Read more