Next-NextGen: Visiting the theme park of 2075
Disney’s board of directors formally approved the company’s NextGen initiative in February 2011. With a price tag of roughly $1 billion, the project encompasses several … Read more
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Rumor round-up for Feb 15, 2013: Universal Orlando builds a bridge, Disney’s ‘True Love Week’ is a trick, Downtown Disney goes out for Mexican
Bridge to nowhere except Universal Orlando This week the Orlando Sentinel published an article explaining how taxpayers are funding the construction a bridge at Universal … Read more
Islands of Adventure trip report – February 2013 (full tour around the park, refurb update and over 50 images)
As guests enter into the Port of Entry in Islands of Adventure (IOA) at Universal Orlando, “The adventure begins” is etched overhead on a stone … Read more
Decade of Kissimmee Memories: Win 10 one-week trips in the biggest vacation sweepstakes we’ve ever heard of
For one Grand Prize winner, the chance to discover a Decade of Kissimmee Memories with ten vacations to Central Florida’s premier vacation destination now awaits … Read more
Universal Orlando trip report – holidays 2012 (big crowds, a little news & over 100 images!)
After a bout with a severe cold, I finally got a chance to visit Universal’s theme parks yesterday to check out the holiday crowds. Although … Read more
Rumor round-up for Oct 5, 2012: Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal vacation planning, smartphone charging
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal’s fourth on-site hotel has begun to show some life as prep work on the Cabana Bay Beach Resort is starting … Read more
14 Orlando attractions coming from now through 2018
2017, it’s safe to say, was an absolutely mammoth year for Orlando. From Volcano Bay to Pandora: The World of Avatar, Kraken Unleashed to Lego … Read more
Five more of Universal’s top adult beverages
It’s no secret that Universal Orlando offers a plethora of experiences that are perfect for adults who want to get away for a while. One … Read more
Best water park in Orlando
Aquatica was recently voted Orlando’s number-one water park by Orlando Sentinel readers. Featuring family-friendly waterslides partnered with one-of-a-kind thrills, Aquatica has something for everyone. Where … Read more
Top five ways to start AND end your day at Universal Orlando
With all the excitement, adventure, and thrills to be had at Universal Orlando, it’s hard to find a better place to spend your vacation day. … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: May 11 – 17, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 28 – May 3, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 20 – 27, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 13 – 19, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom trip report – April 2014 (FastPass+ progress, World of Avatar construction & best tips for touring)
For this month’s Walt Disney World trip report, I spent a “wild” day at Animal Kingdom this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, with temperatures … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: March 31 – April 6, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: March 24 – 30, 2014
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer 2013 year in review: Site stats, Universal milestones & some of our favorite moments
Looking back through our “year in review” for 2012, it really blows my mind how much growth Orlando Informer experienced in 2013. There is no … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: December 22 – 28, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: December 16 – 21, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Countdown to Diagon Alley: Top five vacation planning tips for visiting the Harry Potter expansion at Universal Orlando
If you’re reading this page, you likely know that Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort, scheduled to open summer 2014, will be one of the … Read more
From Disney World to Winter Park – an insider’s guide to the best holiday activities Orlando has to offer
As a native of Orlando, I have had the pleasure of making memories year after year in one of the world’s best holiday destinations. It … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: November 17 – 24, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: November 3 – 9, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Islands of Adventure trip report – October 2013 (Wizarding World & Jurassic Park updates, fun character interactions + CityWalk construction)
I just visited Islands of Adventure over the weekend and had a fun time exploring the park and noticing the changes since my last visit. … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: October 7 – 14, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: September 23 – 29, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: September 8 – 14, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: September 1 – 7, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Reader poll: The best place to party in Orlando
There are an endless amount of fun things for people of all ages to do in Orlando, but for this poll — inspired by all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 29 – August 4, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 21 – 28, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: July 7 – 13, 2013
OI Universal Center updates Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all … Read more
New features added to Orlando Informer: Enhanced commenting system, read & write reviews of Universal attractions
I have been working many hours to bring two new, powerful features to Orlando Informer. As a reader and fan of our site, not only … Read more
Rumor round-up for May 29, 2013: No Harry Potter in Diagon Alley, plenty of Duff Beer bottles in Springfield, Kentucky Fried Panda switcheroo
No Harry Potter in the new Potter expansion? News out of London this week gives us an update that many won’t want to read. It … Read more
The Simpsons Springfield expansion officially announced, and it’s even better than you imagined
Woo Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort launching this summer. The expansive, new area … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: May 12 – 18, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: May 12 – 18, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Rumor round-up for May 11, 2013: Avatar news, Transformers previews, Old Town haunts & Star Wars fireworks
Another day another (Avatar) dollar The rumor mill never stops churning on the upcoming (?) James Cameron’s World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 28 – May 4, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: April 28 – May 4, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 14 – 20, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: April 14 – 20, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: April 7 – 13, 2013
Special announcement Earlier this year I began a transformation of our website as we, along with the Autobots, prepare to do battle with the Decepticons … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: March 24 – 30, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: March 24 – 30, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: March 17 – 23, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: March 17 – 23, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: February 24 – March 2, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: February 17 – 23, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: February 17 – 23, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates are … Read more
Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: Jan 26 – Feb 2, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: Jan 26 – Feb 2, 2013 Welcome, Vacation Heroes, to your weekly dispatch from headquarters. Please note that the updates … Read more
Orlando Informer 2012 year in review
As 2012 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments looking back at all that has come to … Read more
From the black lagoon: Weekly rumor round-up for Orlando’s theme parks
The rumor mill grew three sizes that day… Even for the biggest Disney diehard, it’s hard to deny the success Islands of Adventure has had … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel Reservations NOW OPEN
Reservations are now open for Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest Signature Collection offering, set to welcome its first guests on May 22, … Read more