Universal Orlando

When you visit a destination themed almost entirely around a film studio as old as Universal Studios, you can expect to see sets, props, and … Read more

My family and I recently visited Universal Studios Florida (USF) and Islands of Adventure (IOA). We spent two afternoons experiencing the thrills, adventures and summer … Read more

While it can be said that basically any month is a big one for Universal Orlando – the resort is, after all, adding several new … Read more

Universal has announced today that one of the most popular film franchises of all time will be coming to Universal Orlando in the form of … Read more

Let’s dive in and explore a few of the overlooked photo opportunities hiding throughout Universal Studios. 6. Milhouse Location: Springfield, on a bench attached to … Read more

In a previous OI Blog post I shared 5 things that Disney could learn from Universal. It’s only fair that I turn the tables. After … Read more

There’s still time to HULK SMASH before the extended refurb. Universal Orlando confirmed on their blog that The Incredible Hulk Coaster will indeed be undergoing … Read more

Everyone has had their picture taken in front of Hogwarts, near the T-Rex, or with Marmaduke. But there are plenty more nifty photo opportunities if … Read more

You can find romantic restaurants pretty much anywhere, so what makes the locales at Universal Orlando special? Well these five eateries share a common theme: … Read more

Many guests who visit Universal Orlando Resort have little choice regarding the time of year they can visit Orlando and must do so in the … Read more

Obviously there is a lot to do at Universal Orlando Resort. With two amazing parks, Citywalk, and four world-class hotels on site, there’s so much … Read more

Universal just premiered their latest extended advertisement, and it is awesome. The commercial hits all the right beats: “We have two theme parks, an entertainment … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort’s array of on-site hotels is about to get a fifth entry in the form of Sapphire Falls Resort, which, it was just … Read more

There are a few things to keep in mind when examining the possibilities. First, the deal has to benefit both Nintendo and Universal. This means … Read more

It’s corny, ridiculous, and one of the silliest, hilarious things to ever grace modern television. The Sharknado series has put the SyFy network on the … Read more

Making its debut at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando, this Fall guests will be invited into the Further to experience Insidious. From Charles Gray, writer and … Read more

I grew up with Harry Potter. I don’t mean this in the sense that J.K. Rowling’s best-selling book series was a big part of my … Read more

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