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Weekend Warriors and Day Trippers If you’re a Floridian especially, or live anywhere within an easy trip to Orlando, you may be like my family… … Read more

If you missed my analysis of some of Nintendo’s top properties, you can check it out here. This time, let’s take a look at some … Read more

When you visit a destination themed almost entirely around a film studio as old as Universal Studios, you can expect to see sets, props, and … Read more

Universal has announced today that one of the most popular film franchises of all time will be coming to Universal Orlando in the form of … Read more

Obviously there is a lot to do at Universal Orlando Resort. With two amazing parks, Citywalk, and four world-class hotels on site, there’s so much … Read more

Universal just premiered their latest extended advertisement, and it is awesome. The commercial hits all the right beats: “We have two theme parks, an entertainment … Read more

There are a few things to keep in mind when examining the possibilities. First, the deal has to benefit both Nintendo and Universal. This means … Read more

I grew up with Harry Potter. I don’t mean this in the sense that J.K. Rowling’s best-selling book series was a big part of my … Read more

We’ve discussed before the last remaining hurdles for Universal to becoming as well-varied as its mouse competition down the street, and while free transportation from … Read more

In a park filled with lands that overflow with detail and discovery, one of the most inviting is none other than Jurassic Park. At a … Read more

One of the best things about a Universal Orlando vacation is looking back on the photographs you took while you were at the theme parks. … 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Editor’s note: This article is being republished from our archives. Enjoy! The attraction building might look a bit plain from the outside, but I can … Read more