Dragon Challenge closing for a new Harry Potter ride
Confirming at long last what everyone has suspected for the past two-and-a-half years, Universal has today announced that Dragon Challenge will be closing down on … Read more
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Universal researching Star Wars hotel impact and Express changes
Last weekend, Disney blew the socks off the theming world when it made a huge bevy of announcements at its biennial D23 Expo, ranging from … Read more
Star Wars hotel CONFIRMED for Disney World
There were a whole bunch of announcements that we expected Disney to make during its D23 Expo today: a massive new E-ticket for Magic Kingdom … Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy coming to Epcot
During this weekend’s biennial D23 Expo, Disney Parks and Resorts made the long-awaited and -expected announcement: the ultra-successful Guardians of the Galaxy franchise will be … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge details revealed
This weekend’s D23 Expo has been huge for Star Wars Land; on Thursday night, we got a sneak peek at the absolutely mammoth model Disney … Read more
Is this the REAL name of Star Wars Land?
The big Disney Parks and Resorts panel at this year’s D23 Expo won’t begin until 6:30 pm EST on Saturday, July 15 – a panel … Read more
Star Wars Land’s secret interactivity revealed?
The big, detailed nature of Star Wars Land has been well documented in the two years since the project was officially announced – it’s 14 … Read more
Star Wars Land model REVEALED
Tonight, at a special press preview event ahead of this weekend’s D23 Expo, Disney pulled back the curtain on its massive, impressively-detailed model of Star … Read more
Everything you need to know about D23 2017
The Walt Disney Company, as you may have noticed, is a large enterprise, comprising a wide range of media and markets. The biennial D23 Expo, … Read more
Christmas in July arrives at Disney World
For the very first time, Disney will be jumping on the Christmas in July bandwagon and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year in … Read more
Cirque du Soleil buys Blue Man Group & changes Orlando’s future
Well, talk about unexpected. Today, out of the clear blue sky (pardon the expression), Cirque du Soleil announced that it had purchased Blue Man Productions, … Read more
Strong Water Tavern (full-service bar) at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun fact | Menu | Guest reviews What is Strong Water Tavern? Strong Water Tavern is the main bar and lounge restaurant … Read more
No icon for Halloween Horror Nights 2017?
As fans around the country – and the world – await more announcements regarding this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, it turns out that one of … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios – overview and history
There are few theme-park projects anywhere in the world that can compare with the interest or, even, revolutionary nature of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The … Read more
FREE Volcano Bay Touring Plan – Accurate & Up-to-Date
The purpose of this plan is to give you a touring plan for visiting all of the attractions at Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay in one … Read more
Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – overview and history
Skip to: Overview | History | Location | Attractions | Entertainment | Dining | Merchandise What is Toy Story Land? Between 2017 and 2019, three … Read more
ALL Harry Potter rides receive Express Pass access
UPDATE (7:30 am 07.01.17): Express access has, indeed, been extended to every single ride within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as of this morning. … Read more
Is Disney World’s Star Wars Land getting delayed?
Star Wars Land, what is increasingly being talked about – and presented by Disney as – being the next major step in the evolution of … Read more
Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park – Complete Guide and History
Welcome to Universal Volcano Bay, where the typical frustrations of water parks (such as standing in long lines and wrestling with tubes) drift away and … Read more
Ko’okiri Body Plunge at Universal Volcano Bay
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Fear factor | Fun fact | Guest reviews What is Ko’okiri Body Plunge? Ko’okiri Body Plunge is a drop-door body slide that pitches riders down a 70-degree-angle descent for … Read more
TapuTapu at Universal Volcano Bay – Complete Guide
As of October 1, 2025, the TapuTapu wearable and virtual line system at Volcano Bay was discontinued. Guests can access attraction queues at their convenience … Read more
4 things we just learned about Super Nintendo World
Late last night (Orlando time, that is), a special ground-breaking ceremony was being held over at Universal Studios Japan. There, Mark Woodbury, the president of … Read more
Mario Kart announced for Universal’s Super Nintendo World
A special event was held at Universal Studios Japan today, during which top executives from both Universal and Nintendo graced a stage that doubled as … Read more
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – overview and history
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD After redefining the theme-park land with 2010’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and upping the water-park game with 2017’s Volcano Bay, … Read more
Volcano Bay media day live blog
Today’s the day! It’s been a long two years since Universal first announced Volcano Bay, its next-generation “water theme park,” but the Waturi people are … Read more
The Shining announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2017
UPDATE (12:08 pm 05.19.17): after making the (accidental) announcement on its travel-agent website on May 2 and then pulling it down (probably after realizing what … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando getting Sesame Street expansion
After announcing a revolutionary new water ride for 2018 and its intent to eventually make as many as five on-site hotels, SeaWorld Entertainment today added … Read more
Disney is increasing its lead in the food war
Two months ago, we said that Disney was winning the food war against Universal. Today, we can report that Disney is looking to build upon … Read more
Pongu Pongu (limited-service bar) at Disney World’s Pandora: The World of Avatar
Skip to: Overview | Location | Fun Fact | Menu | Guest Reviews What is Pongu Pongu? A human expat who had visited Pandora and … Read more
Preview the five senses of Pandora: The World of Avatar
Come and explore a new land full of alien life, from the local inhabitants to the winged creatures that soar the skies. We take part … Read more
FREE Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure 1-Day Touring Plan
The purpose of this plan is to give you a framework for visiting the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida (USF) and Islands of … Read more
Volcano Bay merchandise revealed
With only two weeks to go before Volcano Bay’s grand debut, Universal has just today unveiled the new water park’s merchandise, one of the very … Read more
VIVO Italian Kitchen (full-service) at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Menu | Guest reviews What is VIVO Italian Kitchen? From appetizers to dessert, VIVO Italian Kitchen is … Read more
Disney might become the world leader in driverless vehicle technology
Move over, gondolas – there just may be a new transit game in (Disney) town. As driverless technology continues to slowly expand across the country, … Read more
Pandora: Striking images (and details!) from the media event
This morning, Disney held a special media preview event for Pandora: The World of Avatar, which opens at Animal Kingdom on May 27. Although usually … Read more
The 8 must-read stories for April 2017
When covering Orlando and all of its many splendid attractions – including, of course, our particular focus, Universal Orlando Resort – it can be easy … Read more
Universal Orlando Annual Passes – Complete Insider’s Guide
Welcome to OI’s complete guide to annual passes at Universal Orlando. Though not anywhere near as convoluted as purchasing year-round tickets for Walt Disney World … Read more
The exotic desserts of Pandora: The World of Avatar
Disney has been aggressively pursuing its food and beverage lineup for next month’s Pandora: The World of Avatar, telling us about the brand-new Mobile Order … Read more
Disney World announces “Free Dining” details for 2017
It’s that time of year again. Disney has released details on one of their most popular promotions of the year, the “free” Dining Plan offer. … Read more
8 ways to enjoy Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
With construction coming to a close on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, all eyes are now set on Star Wars … Read more
Disney World details the score for “Happily Ever After”
Wishes Nighttime Spectacular will be officially becoming to an end on May 11 at the Magic Kingdom. A new show, called “Happily Ever After” will … Read more
New nighttime photos of Pandora: The World of Avatar light up the night
One of the biggest visual aspects of Pandora: The World of Avatar is the bioluminescent plants at night. Bloomberg has released new images of the … Read more
Star Wars Land: Our first glimpse of its layout and attractions
Over this past weekend, we were treated to a special panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando that offered up a few tantalizing glimpses into Star … Read more
Harry Potter: What we want out of the wizarding Christmas
In case you missed the big news from last week – seriously, it’s one of the most popular stories we’ve ever run in Orlando Informer’s … Read more
4 things we just learned about Star Wars Land
It feels like we’ve been discussing Star Wars Land, Disney’s biggest single-property land in its 62-year theme-park history, forever now; in reality, however, The Walt … Read more
‘Happily Ever After’ Projection Mapping to be Disney’s most advanced yet
Walt Disney World announced back in February that Magic Kingdom would be discontinuing their nightly “Wishes” fireworks show in return for an all-new show, called … Read more
Disney World to get its own version of Club 33
Club 33, one of the most exclusive and hard-to-get-into establishments in Disney history, is coming to Walt Disney World in the very near future. You … Read more
SeaWorld’s 2017 attractions are intriguing
This morning, SeaWorld held a press event to unveil for the very first time Infinity Falls, a first-of-its-kind rapids raft ride that will anchor a … Read more
SeaWorld announces a revolutionary new water ride
This is the summer of the water park. Universal is, of course, leading the charge with Volcano Bay, which is being billed as a “water … Read more
Traveling from Universal to Miami in 26 minutes? Maybe soon
One of the biggest problems facing tourists when they arrive in Central Florida is transportation; the last thing a number of visitors want to do … Read more