PHOTOS: The Cursed Coconut Club Now Open for the Mardi Gras Season at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The Mardi Gras season here at the Universal Orlando Resort is full of glitter and beads, but if you’re a fan of all things spooky, follow the fog up to the second level of CityWalk and step inside the Cursed Coconut Club. The Cursed Coconut Club is the latest overlay to hit the Red Coconut … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/11/23 (Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment Extended, Valentine’s Day Voodoo Doughnuts, Mardi Gras Coffee, and More)

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Welcome to another busy weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Mardi Gras is in full swing and there are lots of refurbishments happening around the parks. Let’s check out what’s happening today! Just a quick stop into Voodoo Doughnut. There are 4 specialty doughnuts right now and they all sound amazing. There’s a London … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/31/23 (Mardi Gras Merchandise, KidZone Demolition, Honeydukes Scratch and Sniff, Thunder Falls Terrace Reopens, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Feet don’t fail us now, because we have a lot of updates. Let’s see what’s happening today! Inside the Universal Studios Store in CtiyWalk, Mardi Gras merchandise has arrived. We found most of the same items we found yesterday, but there were a few … Read more

Even More Sweet New Honeydukes Merchandise Arrives in Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure

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If you’re a fan of the Wizarding World, then you’ve probably noticed all the fabulous new merchandise to arrive at Honeydukes over the last few weeks. From dishes to purses, there’s been a lot of new arrivals. Some magical new items have hit the shelves and we’re going to need them all. Take a look … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/24/23 (Mardi Gras Booths in Both Parks, Halloween Horror Nights Sambusa Coffins, Villain-Con and Minion Cafe Updates, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a slow day around the parks, but things are going to be busy this weekend for Rock the Universe and next weekend for Mardi Gras. Let’s check out what’s happening around both of the parks today. First stop is to Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights Sambusa Coffin Vegan Hand Pies Return from the Dead to Haunt Universal Studios Florida Once Again

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Mardi Gras might be right around the corner, but some of us are still thinking about Halloween Horror Nights 24/7. If you’re one of those spooky people, we invite you to get a small taste of HHN 31 with the return of the Sambusa Coffins! These were a very popular item from 2022 and could … Read more

PHOTOS: Rock The Universe 2023 Merchandise Rolls into Universal Studios Florida

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This weekend is Rock the Universe here at Universal Studios Florida and the park is set and ready to roll! From giant stages to the medallion at the entrance of the park, this weekend is sure to be a great time for attendees. If you want to grab a souvenir to remember the night, look … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Testing Mardi Gras Token Experience with Select Passholders, Surveying for Future UOAP Perks and Benefits

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The Universal Orlando Resort is testing a new “token experience” with a small group of Annual Passholder for Universal’s Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval 2023. The experience is only available to randomly selected Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders, and we were lucky enough to get selected. After we received the first e-mail notifying us … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/30/22 (Holiday Crowds, Churros for Passholders, New Year’s Eve Prep, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back and ready to check out what’s new before the New Year! Let’s get started over at Universal Studios Florida. Inside the temporary Prop Shop at the Brown Derby Hat Shop, we were reunited with the old Monsters Café benches. It was a … Read more

REVIEW: Trying New Ice Cream, Smoothies, Sundaes, and More from Shakes Malt Shoppe at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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Shakes Malt Shoppe is now open at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and we couldn’t be more excited! This new location offers guests some delicious new treats and we had to stop by to try them all. Whether you’re grabbing a smoothie after hitting the Jack LaLane gym or indulging in a banana split after … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/21/22 (The Tribute Store is Moving, Discounted Holiday Merchandise, Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to a chilly December day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s get going and start our day at Universal Studios Florida and see what’s new. The crowds aren’t too bad this morning entering the park, but when we stopped into TODAY Cafe for breakfast, we found quite a long line for food. This … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/20/22 (Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Reopens, Mr. DNA Plush, Gremlins Loungefly, Minions Lunar New Year Merchandise, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort during one of the busiest times of the year! The holidays are right around the corner, along with the crowds. It’s a chilly day, but we’re ready to hit the parks and see what’s new today. As soon as we arrived in CityWalk, we noticed some more changes to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/2/22 (Schwab’s Pharmacy ‘Puss in Boots’ Overlay, Universal’s Great Movie Escape Prepares to Open, Fresh Cotton Candy, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’re back and ready to check out everything that’s new. We started our morning wandering around CityWalk and spotted a fun new addition to the Christmas tree in the Universal Legacy Store. The Kong arm from the Summer Tribute Store has found a new … Read more

REVIEW: The Universal Holiday Tour Returns With a Mixed Bag of Changes for the 2022 Holiday Season at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The Universal Holiday Tour has returned for the 2022 holiday season here at the Universal Orlando Resort with a lot of changes. Taking this tour has become a tradition for us each year and something we always look forward to. Unfortunately, this year’s tour comes with a lot of modifications, and most of them are … Read more

REVIEW: The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast has returned for the holiday season at the Universal Orlando Resort. This character dining experience is held in Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-pendous in Seuss Landing, so it requires a ticket for Islands of Adventure as well as a separately ticketed reservation. Let’s get ready to dine on some Green … Read more

A Complete Guide to the 2022 Holiday Season at the Universal Orlando Resort with Tips, Reviews, and More

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It’s the most awesomest celebration of the season! The holidays have kicked off here at the Universal Orlando Resort, and to make sure you don’t miss out on anything, we’ve put together a full guide to help you make the most of your visit. You can find seasonal activities all around the resort, and we’re … Read more