Complete Guide & History to Universal Studios Florida
Welcome to Universal Studios Florida, the world’s premier movie and television-based theme park, where you will go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump … Read more
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Shopping and Merchandise in Diagon Alley – Complete, Up-to-Date Guide
From the largest fire-breathing dragon to the smallest coin in Gringotts Wizarding Bank, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley is known for … Read more
First Details on Universal Orlando’s Nintendo Land
After originally announcing their partnership a year-and-a-half ago, Universal and Nintendo just today revealed the first details on their highly-anticipated Nintendo Land, which is now … Read more
Fantastic Beasts: Top 3 theme-park attractions
After the Harry Potter film series ended in 2011, most in the muggle world thought that, barring the occasional short story on author J.K. Rowling’s … Read more
Harry Potter: 4 attractions that could replace Dragon Challenge
Almost exactly a year ago, Screamscape reported on a rumor that just started to make the rounds regarding Dragon Challenge, that imposing dual roller coaster … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Orlando: Full Review
Universal Orlando’s biggest event of the year has begun its 26th run. Halloween Horror Nights 26 runs a select 31 nights now through October 31. … Read more
Universal Orlando 3-Day Touring Plan for Hotel Guests: Day 1
The purpose of this plan is to give families staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel a framework for the best way to experience Universal … Read more
American Horror Story coming to Halloween Horror Nights
American Horror Story is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 26, Universal Orlando officials announced today. The critically-acclaimed, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning television series is … Read more
Halloween comes to the Wizarding World Japan, more events on the horizon
In an announcement that surprised many, Universal Studios Japan revealed today that for the first time ever there will be a Halloween event in their … Read more
New Dutch Trading Co. (quick-service) at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – photos, menus, & reviews
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun fact | Menu | Guest reviews What is New Dutch Trading Co.? New Dutch Trading Co. is the “grab and go” … Read more
4 Pokemon Go-inspired attractions to put into Universal’s parks
Pokemon Go has, over the course of the past week, dominated news stories (thanks to its being used on smart phones more than Tinder and … Read more
Universal’s sixth hotel: Everything we know
We had reported some time ago that our little birds at Universal indicated that the company was likely to announce its next on-site hotel – … Read more
3 ideas for a Marvel Super Hero Island expansion
In 2012, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man got an overhaul, upgrading its projectors to 4K and redoing all of its physical sets and digital animations. … Read more
Frozen Ever After: you deserve better
I love bad attractions. Usually they’re the combined effort of a bunch of incredibly talented people trying something new and failing in a spectacular fashion. … Read more
Universal’s Volcano Bay story and attractions REVEALED
Starting at the US Travel Association’s IPW convention, which is currently being held in New Orleans, and continuing on its official blog, Universal has finally … Read more
Planning a Universal Orlando birthday vacation of a lifetime
There is no better destination than Orlando to celebrate a special occasion, especially a birthday. With ten major theme parks, plenty of attractions, and hundreds … Read more
Harry Potter: Ranking ALL the attractions
The two Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter – that’s both Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure and Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida – have some … Read more
Theme park inspired dresses for your next Orlando trip
When planned correctly, wearing a cute dress on your vacation to the Orlando theme parks can be another memorable and fun aspect of your vacation. … Read more
The Walking Dead coming to HHN26: 3 ways for it to not suck
Universal let the undead cat out of the bag today and announced The Walking Dead as the third house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights … Read more
The ideal Disney date: The Magic Kingdom
Summer love is upon us! The flowers are in full bloom, birds are singing, and the Kingdom is open to all those Disney lovers who … Read more
Why Diagon Alley can never be repeated
There is a little recent addition to Universal Orlando called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Maybe you’ve heard of it – … Read more
6 unexpected Disney touches at Disney Springs
The three year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs is essentially complete. The most recent, and perhaps most talked about, addition is Town Center. … Read more
The best of Walt Disney World: no ticket, no problem!
What if I told you that you can go to Disney World for FREE? Crazy, right? Well, perhaps you can’t get into one of the … Read more
Top 6 thrilling attractions at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is known for its family-friendly attractions and entertainment, such as “it’s a small world” and character dining at a number of their … Read more
The NEW Incredible Hulk Coaster revealed
After months of waiting for Universal to unveil what the newly redesigned Incredible Hulk Coaster will entail, the company just this morning went ahead and … Read more
Downtown Orlando: Everything You Need to Know
So you had enough of the theme parks. Or to begin with, you were never a fan of the parks. Or maybe you just want … Read more
4 HUGE updates from Universal – April 2016
Aprils are typically sleepier months at Universal Orlando Resort (don’t believe us? You can view the crowd calendar right here), and while this year was … Read more
3 ways Universal Orlando can use DreamWorks
After being initially reported earlier this week, the news was made official by Comcast today: NBCUniversal is the new, proud owner of DreamWorks Animation, the … Read more
Episode 42
This week on the Orlando Informer Podcast: 4 changes coming to the Wizarding World, Skull Island’s new food stand, the first house at HHN 26, … Read more
How Disney is trying to change the theme park industry
It seems as if the theme park industry is undergoing some kind of quiet, not-quite-behind-the-scenes revolution in how the park operators charge the public and, … Read more
Flashback 1990: Jaws, Psycho, & Phantom of the Opera
Welcome back to the past: June 7, 1990, the day that Universal Studios Florida formally opened its doors. We hope the time travel process this … Read more
Is Disney Springs better than CityWalk?
Hello everybody! I am Jeff, one of your new writers for Orlando Informer. It’s a great pleasure to be able to write for this website … Read more
Here’s what to do with a half day at Universal Orlando
It’s your last day in Orlando. You will be leaving this afternoon and have 4 hours to spare. Here’s what you do and where you eat. So … Read more
6 HUGE updates from Universal – March 2016
How many big developments can happen in a single month? If you’re Universal Orlando Resort and it’s March, it turns out the answer is quite … Read more
7 tips for spending your honeymoon at Universal Orlando
Note from the Editor: This article was submitted by OI reader Mia Cintron. Thanks for the great submission! Want to submit your story or content … Read more
How Universal can expand without land
Everyone knows that Universal Orlando Resort, at “just” 840 acres, is rather limited on real-estate. Yes, there’s the 50-acre Wet ‘n Wild property, which is … Read more
Disney puts the D in Diva with Club Villain
It should go without saying that Club Villain is a popular new idea at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Currently residing at the Sunset showcase right by … Read more
Let’s tour 1990’s Universal Studios Florida
It is June 7, 1990, and it is the grand opening of Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s very first built-from-the-ground-up theme park. Sitting on a 840-acre … Read more
Upcoming changes to MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World
Change is the only constant thing in life. It’s been nearly five years since MyMagic+ first began to change vacationing at Walt Disney World forever. … Read more
2 new additions to Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2016
One of the most wonderful times of the year is upon us. Universal’s Mardi Gras 2016 is here and with it comes a few new … Read more
6 reasons you must visit SeaWorld’s Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Note from the editor – February 26, 5:18pm: SeaWorld just announced now through March 6, guests who purchase in advance receive a $20 discount off SeaWorld’s … Read more
Hello Kitty store now open at Universal Orlando
I’ll be the first to admit, I just did not see the big deal about Hello Kitty and the other Sanrio characters. Then I set foot … Read more
Universal releases first look of Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Universal has given select newspapers a first look at their new ride coming this summer to Islands of Adventure: Skull Island: Reign of Kong. The … Read more
6 photos of an empty Wizarding World at night
The year 2010 brought us many great things: Apple iPad, Google’s Driverless Car, and Kickstarter (you know, that website where you can raise funds for … Read more
Rumors! Kong, Hulk, and Fast & Furious
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. There’s been … Read more
Harry Potter: 3 ways to fit the new stories in the parks
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 may have concluded the insanely popular, $7.7 billion film franchise back in 2011, but that hasn’t caused … Read more
A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016 recap
The third annual A Celebration of Harry Potter has come and gone, more successful than ever. Taking place from January 29 – 31, 2016, this … Read more
4 HUGE updates from Universal – January 2016
January is renowned for being the slowest month of the year in practically every profession known to man (well, save for politics – especially in … Read more
Restaurants at Universal CityWalk – Complete, Up-to-Date Guide
Whether you’re planning your first time at Universal CityWalk Orlando or your hundredth, the reality is that there are way too many delicious dining options … Read more
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Welcome to the OI Universal Center! Prepare to upgrade your adventure to Universal Orlando Resort with our obsessively updated collection of Universal insider information and … Read more