Universal Orlando

Universal Studios Florida formerly hosted Nickelodeon Studios when the theme park opened in 1990. The studio was used for filming popular shows on the network, … Read more

We’ve discussed before the last remaining hurdles for Universal to becoming as well-varied as its mouse competition down the street, and while free transportation from … Read more

Note from the author: this is one of the very first articles I ever did for the site, back in early 2012. Given that most … Read more

The why of the new resort “We’ve done a study that says we could have 10,000 or 15,000 hotel rooms and still have occupancy that … Read more

Royal Pacific Resort is in the process of updating their rooms and we have your first look. This is the first major renovation at the … Read more

Two days ago, Universal made official what we all were assuming, anyway: Wet ‘n Wild, the 38-year-old Orlando staple, will be closing down on December … Read more

Anyone who has ever been to Universal Orlando Resort knows the magical feeling of walking in the front turnstiles. The feeling is nearly unexplainable; your … Read more

This week’s list is five more “Hidden Mickeys” at Universal Orlando. (And by “Hidden Mickeys” I mean the little unknown secrets hidden throughout the parks… … Read more

As a member of the gluten-free community, I am always cautiously skeptical yet optimistic that I will find a restaurant where I can eat more … Read more

In a typical day working at Men in Black: Alien Attack, it was never out of reach for me to assume that I would come … Read more

In a park filled with lands that overflow with detail and discovery, one of the most inviting is none other than Jurassic Park. At a … Read more

Anyone who calls themselves a diehard Harry Potter fan most likely identifies with one of the four houses, whether J.K. Rowling’s website Pottermore picked it … Read more

One of the best things about a Universal Orlando vacation is looking back on the photographs you took while you were at the theme parks. … Read more

I’ve read all the Harry Potter books. I won’t deny it. I’ll even admit I had a crush on Daniel Radcliffe (Harry in the movies). … Read more

The first time we visited Universal Studios Florida was in 1992. Our daughter was 10 and so little for her age but she was tall … Read more

2014, it’s safe to say, was a mega-year for Universal Orlando, with the likes of Cabana Bay Beach Resort, a wholly revamped CityWalk, and, of … Read more

I used the Orlando Informer website for absolutely everything when it came to my 21st birthday vacation. I planned a three-day, two-night trip to Universal … 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 the gamut … Read more

Announced to the public for the first time this morning, NBC Sports Grill & Brew is officially headed to CityWalk later this year, replacing NASCAR … Read more

Now that the cat’s officially out of the bag (read: Universal officially announced its new Volcano Bay water park yesterday morning), many fans who have … Read more

Update: More details have been revealed for Volcano Bay. Learn more After literally several years of leaked trademarks and repeated rumors, Universal has today made … Read more

Of all the myriad nerdy pop culture properties that I am passionately obsessive-compulsive about – and, trust me, there are a lot – one of … Read more

My daughter and I could spend every vacation at a theme park. We love the rides, the shopping and the frenzy! However, my husband and … Read more

Editor’s note: This is my very first article on Orlando Informer, published all the way back in March 2012. Though now perhaps outdated by the … Read more

Note from the editor: although this trip report was originally filed back in September 2013, its tips are timelessly insightful and will help you to … Read more

Thank you, Universal Orlando, for making my five-year-old’s birthday the best ever! Two weeks ago, we stayed at Royal Pacific Resort, which was great. Right … Read more

It’s easy to see that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the hottest thing at Universal right now. And during our recent family trip, … Read more

Universal Orlando is making changes and upgrades on a daily basis. With the Transformers: The Ride, Springfield USA, and Diagon Alley additions just to name … Read more

While visiting Universal’s theme parks, there’s definitely never a need to worry about finding incredible dining options; in fact, many times you might just be … Read more

Did you miss the news that Nintendo is coming to Universal Orlando? That’s okay – word only broke this morning, literally with no warning whatsoever … Read more

The headline of Universal’s press release says it all: “Nintendo partners with Universal Parks and Resorts to create world’s first-ever theme-park attractions based on Nintendo’s … Read more

See everything we know about Skull Island: Reign of Kong in our complete insider’s guide. King Kong will rule at Universal Orlando Resort next year … Read more

It beckons. With rich earth tones, exotic plants and fabrics, whimsical architecture, and an enchanting melody, Port of Entry at Islands of Adventure is an … Read more

Unless you’ve been stuck in line at Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts for the past year, you’ve heard all about this little water … Read more

Let me say this up front: I am a roller coaster fiend! I cannot get enough of the fast, intense experience that roller coasters present. … Read more

When the world first heard the roar of the Gringotts dragon and gazed upon the stunning scenery of Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter – … Read more

Today Vice President of Universal Orlando Public Relations, Tom Schroder, informed the Orlando Sentinel that metal detectors would remain as a permanent feature of three … Read more

Theme parks are entirely built upon one simple principle: to immerse their guests in different worlds and experiences as thoroughly as possible. And although Disney … Read more