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Rumors! Volcano Bay, Avengers, and new hotels
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Why, hullo, … Read more
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando: Complete Guide
Skip to: General information | Rooms | Pools and public spaces | Dining and lounges | Vacation planning tips Hard Rock Hotel – general information … Read more
Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Fear factor | Fun fact | Guest reviews What is Ollivanders Wand Shop? Much like its sister … Read more
Men in Black Alien Attack – How to Max Out Your Score at 999,999
Men in Black Alien Attack is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Orlando and is definitely a fan favorite. But this shooter-style ride … Read more
Universal Orlando’s Q-Bot Ride Reservation System
Universal Orlando Resort guests who wished to minimize their wait times used to have a less-expensive alternative to purchasing Express Passes: called the Universal Ride … Read more
A photographic look into the Holidays at Universal Orlando
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Universal Orlando Resort right now, and the parks have been decorated accordingly. With snowflakes in New … Read more
Universal Attractions that NEVER should have closed, NEED to close, or MUST stay open!
It’s no secret that since The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade hit the drawing board there has been a dramatic change in the … Read more
Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous (quick-service) at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun Fact | Menu | Guest reviews What is Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous? Circus McGurkus is an elaborately themed restaurant serving a whimsical spin on dishes like … Read more
Is Nintendo Land being delayed?
When word first broke that Nintendo was coming to Universal Orlando Resort, the themed community made a collective gasp – what a surprise! – and … Read more
Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Fear factor | Fun fact | Guest reviews What was Poseidon’s Fury? This walk-through indoor attraction – mixing … Read more
The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Skip to: Overview | Location | Attractions | Entertainment | Dining | Shopping | Fun facts | Additional services What is The Lost Continent? The … Read more
The 12 best new Universal Orlando additions
It’s old news by now: Comcast, after purchasing NBCUniversal in 2010, was pleasantly surprised by just how well Universal Parks and Resorts was performing, all … Read more
How to enjoy Universal Orlando when you’re a thrill ride whimp
The thrills are alive and well in Orlando. SkyPlex and its towering SkyScaper roller coaster have been approved for development. SeaWorld will debut Mako, the … Read more
SkyPlex, world’s tallest roller coaster, approved
Today during a Orange County Board of County Commissioners public hearing, the request to rezone SkyPlex’s development plot to allow for it to be the … Read more
Animal Actors on Location! at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Fear factor | Fun fact | Guest reviews What is Animal Actors on Location? See the wildest … Read more
Mel’s Drive-In (quick-service) at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | Menu | Guest reviews What is Mel’s Drive-In? Located in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, Mel’s Drive-In is a retro burger joint pulled from … Read more
9 different angles you haven’t seen of the Gringotts Dragon
You step into Diagon Alley and look around for the first time; what do you see? Attention to detail, simple, yet captivating colors, and a … Read more
New York at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Attractions | Entertainment | Dining | Shopping | Fun facts | Additional services What is the New York backlot? … Read more
Richter’s Burger Co. (quick-service) at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun fact | Menu | Guest reviews What is Richter’s Burger Co.? Richter’s Burger Co. is filled … Read more
San Francisco at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Attractions | Dining | Shopping | Fun facts | Additional services What is San Francisco? Resembling Fisherman’s Wharf, complete … Read more
Men in Black Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Fear factor | Fun fact | Guest reviews What is Men in Black Alien Attack? Men in … Read more
Fast Food Boulevard (quick-service) at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Fun facts | Lisa’s Teahouse of Horror | The Frying Dutchman | Cletus’ Chicken Shack | Krusty … Read more
The Three Broomsticks & Hog’s Head (quick-service) at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | Menu | Guest reviews What is The Three Broomsticks? The Three Broomsticks is the only restaurant inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. This … Read more
Diagon Alley Shopping at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Restrictions | Shops | Fun fact What is Diagon Alley (the street)? No, we’re not talking about Diagon Alley, … Read more
Complete Guide & History to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Take an unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed islands of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where the world’s most cutting-edge rides, shows, and interactive attractions bring … Read more
Disney’s Season of the Force: Worth it or a waste?
Right from day one, when Disney first announced the new Season of the Force event back in August, there was something off between how Disneyland … Read more
Production Central at Universal Studios Florida
Skip to: Overview | Location | Attractions | Entertainment | Dining | Shopping | Fun facts | Additional services What is Production Central? Just through … Read more
Secret Life of Pets coming to Universal Orlando?
In case you weren’t aware, Universal has been on something of a tear, updating or outright replacing a number of older attractions or unused plots … Read more
Why Royal Pacific Resort offers the best value for your money
We all know that theme park prices are rising across the board. For most people who are vacationing on a budget, that fact necessitates a … Read more
4 ways SeaWorld is trying to reinvent itself
You might have heard about a little film called Blackfish, a documentary which purported to expose SeaWorld’s animal abuses (we say “purported” because, well, there’s … Read more
The most unique theme park wedding in history
Think you’ve seen everything that can be done at a theme park? Think again. On Back to the Future day, October 21, 2015 (y’know, when … Read more
3 reasons Universal Orlando is more magical after dark
If you’ve never visited a theme park after dark, then you are truly missing out on an entirely different experience than you receive in the … Read more
NBC Sports Grill & Brew (full-service) at Universal CityWalk Orlando – Full Menu, HD Photos, & Details
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Menu | Guest reviews What is NBC Sports Grill & Brew? On the one hand, NBC Sports Grill & Brew offers your standard bar food – … Read more
Ten things discovered during a weekend at Disney World
Over Columbus Day weekend, my family and I visited Walt Disney World. We went to the Magic Kingdom (MK) on Saturday and Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more
Breakfast Options at Universal Orlando Resort
Whether you are rushing to the parks or looking for an exclusive dining experience, Universal Orlando Resort has a variety of breakfast options to suit … Read more
Universal CityWalk food court: Burger King Whopper Bar, Panda Express, and Moe’s Southwest Grill (quick-service)
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Burger King Whopper Bar | Panda Express | Moe’s Southwest Grill | Guest reviews What is the … Read more
Pat O’Brien’s at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | Menu | Guest reviews What is Pat O’Brien’s? Party it up like it’s Mardi Gras 365 days at year at Pat O’Brien’s! This CityWalk bar is … Read more
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk Orlando – Full Menu, HD Photos, & Details
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | Menu | Guest reviews What is Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville? It’s always 5:00 somewhere at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville! Combining the flavors of Key West and the Caribbean, … Read more
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | History | Menu | Guest reviews What is Hard Rock Cafe Orlando? The largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world has, as one might expect, all the standard … Read more
Emeril’s Orlando at Universal CityWalk Orlando – full menu, HD photos, & details
Former location Universal CityWalk Orlando Dates of operation 1999 to July 7, 2018 Emeril’s Orlando at Universal CityWalk Why did it close? No official reason … Read more
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant & Market at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Skip to: Overview | Location | Hours | Theming | Menu | Guest reviews What is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.? Just as the name says, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a full-service restaurant specializing in a … Read more
Universal CityWalk Orlando
Skip to: Overview | Location | Parking | Dining | Things to do | Shopping | History | Tips What is Universal CityWalk Orlando? At … Read more
Disney vs. Universal: Annual passes
Disney raised the price of its annual passes this past week (for the second time this year, incidentally), and the resulting flurry of activity and … Read more
4 Things You Need to Know about F&F: Supercharged
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on Orlando Informer. Fast & … Read more
Why Cabana Bay Beach Resort is the best family resort in Orlando
From the moment you pull up to Cabana Bay Beach Resort, you feel like you have just stepped out of a DeLorean into the 1950s. … Read more
Shopping and Merchandise at Universal Orlando – Complete, Up-to-Date Guide
When planning a vacation at Universal Orlando Resort, one of the major considerations for your vacation budget will be how much to set aside for … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Port of Entry at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Take an unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed islands of Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where the world’s … Read more
3 best (and most unusual) replacements for Toon Lagoon
Universal Studios Florida has, for the past four summers, been awash in a constant stream of construction projects that were designed to spruce up the … Read more
Jurassic Park: 4 things we’d like to see
Disney has taken some serious hits from Universal recently, but the Mouse has just thrown down the gauntlet by announcing two major expansions to Hollywood … Read more