Parking, Guest Drop-off, and the Universal Orlando Transportation Hub
Driving to Universal If you are driving to Universal Orlando, write yourself a big sticky-note reminder to put this address into your GPS: 6000 Universal … Read more
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UPDATED: Disney World’s gondolas officially announced
UPDATE 10:13 AM 11.14.18: at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo 2018, The Walt Disney Company announced that the Disney Skyliner will … Read more
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle at Universal Islands of Adventure
The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle is temporarily unavailable. Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Other Hogwarts shows | Schedule | Fun fact … Read more
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets: Closest outlet mall to Disney World
Orlando is best known for its world-class theme parks. But there is something else you can do here other than soak up the sun at … Read more
4 secrets of bringing Stranger Things to life at Halloween Horror Nights
It is no secret that Stranger Things, the hit Netflix original series, has been the flagship haunted house at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights – … Read more
8 ways to propose at Disney World
When you think of a Walt Disney World Resort proposal, one of the most popular and evocative images is, of course, in front of Cinderella … Read more
SeaWorld: What’s coming in 2019
SeaWorld feels like, just maybe, it’s standing on the precipice of a full-fledged revival, rising up from a years-long period of controversy and economic difficulties … Read more
New Harry Potter coaster artwork REVEALED
On July 24, 2017, Universal made an announcement that was widely expected but which was nonetheless sad to many a Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more
Managing Motion Sickness at Universal Orlando Resort
It’s a common story. It’s a beautiful day, and you and your family have finally made it to Universal Orlando Resort. You are eagerly making … Read more
Springfield: Home of the Simpsons at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Attractions | Entertainment | Dining | Shopping | Fun facts | Additional services What is Springfield: Home of the … Read more
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Overview
Skip to: General information | Rooms | Pools and public spaces | Dining and lounges | Distance from the parks | Vacation planning tips Cabana … Read more
Comparing Universal Orlando’s Hotels
It is time to decide which of Universal Orlando Resort’s 11 hotels is best for you and your party: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock … Read more
Lockers at Universal Orlando – a Complete, Up-to-Date Guide
Daily rate lockers At the front of each of Universal’s theme parks, you will find lockers available to rent for the entire day, which you … Read more
Review: Halloween Horror Nights 2018
The buildup to Halloween Horror Nights 2018 has easily been one of the most exciting in a considerable amount of time, with the various haunted-house … Read more
Why you should travel solo to Universal Orlando
Editor’s note: special thanks to OI reader – and superfan – Libby Thomas for submitting the following article to us. Love Universal Orlando Resort? Don’t have … Read more
6 lost attractions of San Francisco/Amity at Universal Studios Florida
We’ve already jumped in our trusty time machines and prowled the space-time continuum in order to experience all of the now-lost attractions at both Production … Read more
Turning advertisements off on Orlando Informer
At Orlando Informer, we view our readers as family. We want you to have the best experience possible when you visit our humble virtual abode. … Read more
Scary Tales: Deadly Ever After announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2018
Are you ready to return to the merry old land of Oz? Halloween Horror Nights 2018’s tenth (and final!) haunted house has just been announced, … Read more
The Horrors of Blumhouse announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2018
Blumhouse Productions, the tiny production company that has since gone on to conquer nearly all of the entertainment world, has had an involved relationship with … Read more
Urban Pantry (quick-service) at Aventura Hotel – Photos, Menus, & Reviews
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun fact | Menu | Guest reviews What is Urban Pantry? Urban Pantry offers a modern, globally-inspired dining experience based on various … Read more
Universal’s Aventura Hotel: Public Spaces
What are the public spaces at Aventura Hotel? No matter where you stay during your Universal Orlando Resort vacation, the public spaces of your hotel … Read more
Universal’s Aventura Hotel: Rooms
Skip to: Overview | Amenities | Standard rooms | Deluxe rooms| Kids’ suites What are the rooms like at Aventura Hotel? All 600 of Aventura’s … Read more
Our first visit to Batuu from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was originally announced back in August 2015, fans were surprised to learn that Disney had opted to place its new … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: What’s next after Toy Story Land
It’s been something of a turbulent period for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the smallest – and, more recently, the most construction-laden – theme park at Walt … Read more
Disney’s new Christmas celebrations include Toy Story Land in 2018
With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starting right around the corner (it kicks off this year on Friday, August 17), it’s time for Disney and all … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 2018: House backstory REVEALED
Even though it doesn’t start for another two-and-a-half months, this year’s Halloween Horror Nights has already proven to be something of a return to form; … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 2018: Every scare zone REVEALED
UPDATE (07.29.18): during this year’s Midsummer Scream panel, Universal had a few surprises up its sleeve regarding the Killer Klowns from Outer Space scare zone – … Read more
What if Universal built Scooby-Doo’s Spooky Island?
Scooby-Doo may be 49-years-old, but the franchise has managed to maintain a firm place in the pop-cultural landscape thanks to its nearly-infinite number of television … Read more
Infinity Falls’s complete ride experience at SeaWorld Orlando
Ever since SeaWorld first announced its revolutionary Infinity Falls river-rapids ride a little over a year ago, interest has been sky-high, and it’s easy to … Read more
Harry Potter: 4 ways Hogsmeade is better than Diagon Alley
There has been something of a learning curve with Universal’s handling of the Harry Potter property in its theme parks, despite the fact that everyone … Read more
Universal Orlando: Where to have fun away from the parks
Note: this article was written on Thursday, May 31, in the final hours before my latest trip to Universal Orlando. We are presenting it as … Read more
4 things you MUST do at Portofino Bay Hotel
There’s a reason why Portofino Bay Hotel is considered the flagship resort of Universal Orlando – it’s beautiful, impeccably-themed, and is positively huge, despite having … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights for non-horror fans
‘Tis already the season – Universal is making the first announcements for the biggest annual event it throws, Halloween Horror Nights, and a number of … Read more
8 lost Universal attractions from New York
A short while ago, we took a very fond and nostalgia-laced trip down memory lane, revisiting Production Central’s original slate of attractions. It’s time to … Read more
Trick ‘r Treat house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2018
UPDATE (07.29.18): during this year’s Midsummer Scream panel, Universal was nice enough to share some new details about its anticipated Trick ‘r Treat maze. Among … Read more
Universal now has the most expensive theme park in the world
Have you been following the progress of Universal Studios Beijing, the currently-under-construction theme park in China? We couldn’t blame you if you said no – … Read more
New Minion ride coming to Universal Studios Japan
A little over a year ago, we broke down the secrets of Minion Park, the new land at Universal Studios Japan that ultimately debuted in … Read more
Which Universal Orlando theme park is better?
It’s an age-old question, and one that we get asked constantly here at Orlando Informer: Which of the two Universal Orlando theme parks is better? It’s … Read more
Will Disney change the future of theme parks with a new smart-phone app?
Disney today had some interesting, if rather vague, news: a new smart-phone app will soon be arriving at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, … Read more
Fast & Furious – Supercharged’s story explained
Fast & Furious is, without a doubt – and rightly or wrongly – a major cultural and economic force. The 17-year-old franchise has grossed over … Read more
Four over-the-top combinations featuring Voodoo doughnuts
For almost 10 years, Universal Orlando has challenged itself to think outside the normal theme park fare and create food and beverage offerings that are … Read more
Why Stranger Things is perfect for Halloween Horror Nights
The first haunted house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights 2018 was a doozy: Stranger Things, that massively popular Netflix original series, will be arriving, automatically … Read more
8 movies you should watch before visiting Disney World
If there’s one thing that The Walt Disney Company truly excels at, it’s storytelling. Generations have grown up, fallen in love, and shared Disney’s stories … Read more
Everything coming to Orlando in 2018 and 2019
Last October, we brought you a listing of all the new experiences that were being lined up at Orlando for the end of that year … Read more
Dining Reservations at Universal Orlando – Complete Guide
Any guest who is planning full-service meals throughout Universal Orlando Resort will quickly realize that there is no central reservation number; because the restaurants at … Read more
What to pack for your Universal Orlando vacation: free checklist & how to keep kids safe
You’ve planned the travel dates and made all the reservations for your Universal Orlando Resort vacation, and the kids are so excited, they can’t wait. … Read more
Disney’s restructuring: What it could mean for the future
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since starting to professionally write about theme parks six years ago, it’s this: the themed industry is increasingly at … Read more
Universal’s Summer Concert Series – complete insider’s guide
Once an annual-event staple, Universal seems to have quietly killed its Summer Concert Series all the way back in 2013 – though it did resurrect the … Read more
10 things to do at Universal (besides visiting the parks)
We all love the theme parks – it’s our little slice of escapism and joy right here in the heart of Florida. As fun as … Read more
7 lost Universal attractions from Production Central
When Universal originally decided to establish a presence in Orlando, Florida in the early 1980s, the company settled on essentially duplicating its Universal Studios Hollywood … Read more