Universal Orlando

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 Though now perhaps outdated by the … Read more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

It’s no secret that Universal Orlando offers a plethora of experiences that are perfect for adults who want to get away for a while. One … Read more

Now that 2015 is into full swing, it’s time to get serious about planning your next visit to Universal Orlando Resort. On our site, we … Read more

Benches at the parade viewing area for guests with disabilities Last fall I wrote about how Universal might help to make Halloween Horror Nights more … Read more

Our list this time is the top five “hidden Mickeys” at Universal Orlando. These are some of the most unexpected moments you’ll have when visiting … Read more

I have always found it interesting that the New York City skyline can be seen from the entrance to an Orlando theme park based on … Read more

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Feature Chef-Inspired Easter Sunday Brunches and Family-Friendly Entertainment   ORLANDO, … Read more

Spending the day at Universal Orlando Resort can be both exhilarating and tiring. During a busy day of excitement, it is important to take breaks … Read more

Before I started visiting Universal Orlando Resort again within the last few years, it had been a staggering two decades since my last trip. Needless … Read more

In this edition of THE BIG 5, we explore the riches that can be found inside some of Universal’s merchandise shops. My ventures through these … Read more

The weather in Orlando is a big reason why it’s such a popular destination for many – particularly sun-starved Europeans like myself. But sometimes the … Read more

While on a recent trip to Singapore, I scheduled an extra day to visit Universal Studios Singapore. I have always wondered about the similarities and … Read more

I love dining in and around theme parks. Part of it is a love of great food; part of it is the trauma of losing … Read more

Only got one day to try the most thrilling rides at Universal Orlando Resort? Get yourself to the parks early and get ready to ride! … Read more

One of the defining characteristics of Universal Orlando is that it offers many more adult-oriented distractions than the Mouse House. The atmosphere of both Universal … Read more

Universal currently owns and operates five theme parks around the globe (well, six, if one counts Wet ‘n Wild Orlando, which it purchased from the … Read more

In a completely surprise development, Comcast Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis casually mentioned on an earnings phone call this morning that King Kong is, indeed, … Read more