PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/13/22 (‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Takes Over, Shrek and Fiona Move, Fievel’s Playland and Water Slide Reopen, Blue’s Churro Bites, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando. Resort and we’re ready to hit the parks. Prepare yourself for a summer full of Minions! As soon as we arrived at Universal Studios Florida, we were greeted by a large banner for “Minions: Rise of Gru”. The new movie will be in theaters on July … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/14/22 (Universal’s Great Movie Escape Sign Installed, The Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop Closing Permanently, Universal Studios Singapore Hello Kitty and Gudetama Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to another fantastic day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. As we made our way through CityWalk this morning, something caught our attention. The sign has been installed for the new escape rooms! Universal’s Great Movie Escape will be opening later this year, and the sign looks great. You can take a closer look … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/31/22 (Caro-Seuss-el Reopens, Lunch in the UOAP Navigators Club, New Jurassic World Merchandise Arrives, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The holiday weekend is over, but the crowds are still here. It’s a busy day, but we’re ready to check out what’s new. As soon as we arrived, we spotted that Prime Parking had been raised to $60 again. Luckily, we have free parking … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/23/22 (Scrims Removed from Caro-Seuss-el, A Piece of the Berlin Wall, Lunch at Cowfish, An Afternoon Dole Whip, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s incredibly hot today and we can see everyone looking for shade and air conditioning. Let’s get going and head over to Islands of Adventure first. Caro-Seuss-el is looking extremely vibrant with the ugly grey scrims removed. This is exciting and a good indication … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/15/22 (All Hallows Hula Boutique Summer Overlay, Pteranodon Flyers Closed, Caro-Seuss-el Construction Progress, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a hot, humid day, but we’re ready to make our way around the parks and see what’s happening today. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first. It’s heartbreaking to walk by Monsters Cafe. The restaurant was announced permanently closed, so we’ll be eager to see what takes … Read more

PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: In Memoriam — Take One Last Look at Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café at Universal Studios Florida has closed permanently after over 20 years of serving guests. There are a lot of great themed restaurants around the Universal Orlando Resort, but Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café was one of the best. This restaurant was located towards the front of the park, across from … Read more

Guide to Early Park Admission at the Universal Orlando Resort: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of the Morning

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Early Park Admission at the Universal Orlando Resort allows eligible guests to enter the theme parks one hour early in the morning. Early Park Admission is also available 30 minutes prior to opening at Volcano Bay. If you’re planning a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort, here’s what you need to know about Early Park … Read more

Mobile Ordering Returns, New Biosyn Mug, Low Crowds, Hot Weather, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 5/4/22

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Greetings from another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a very hot day, but the parks aren’t too busy, so we’re ready to make the best of it. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first and see what’s new. Inside the Universal Studios Store, we found a new Biosyn mug for $13. … Read more

REVIEW: Vegan Meatball Kebab is a Satisfying and Spicy New Addition to Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House in the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure

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We’ve been seeing a lot of new vegan offerings popping up around the Universal Orlando Resort, and now you can find a vegan meatball kebab at Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House in the Lost Continent. After reviewing the latest vegan offerings in the Wizarding World, we were excited to try this brand new kebab! Vegan Meatball … Read more

New UOAP Magnet, If I Ran the Zoo Play Area Closed, Construction Wall Moved at Revenge of the Mummy, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 5/3/22

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re in for a busy morning, so let’s get going and check out what’s happening at Universal Studios Florida first. We’re excited to see the construction walls pushed back at Revenge of the Mummy. The latest rumor for reopening is sometime around July 4, … Read more

Summer Food Truck Menus, Jurassic World: Dominion Window Display, Grad Bash T-Shirt, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/29/22

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Greetings from another incredible day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The parks close early for Grad Bash this weekend, so we decided to get up nice and early to hit the parks before the crowds. As soon as we arrived in CityWalk, we spotted a new window display at the Universal Studios Store. Goodbye, … Read more

Jurassic World: Dominion in Jurassic Park, Cooling Off with an Uncapped Fire Hydrant, Prices Increased on Reusable Bags, Mardi Gras Food Booths Removed, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/28/22

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s get going and see what’s happening today. First stop of the day is to Universal Studios Florida! Over at Universal Studios Florida, the food booths have all been taken down around the park. Mardi Gras is over, and we miss it already. Especially … Read more

Jurassic World: Dominion Takes Over the Universal Studios Store, Guido’s Gelato Closed for Refurbishment, Lunch at Cowfish, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/26/22

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Welcome to another incredible day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The sun is shining, and it is hot today, so grab your water and your sunscreen and let’s get going. Mardi Gras is over, and the park maps have switched back to the VelociCoaster cover. Maps? Where we’re going, we don’t need maps! Most … Read more

New Second Unit Film Crew Streetmosphere Entertainment at Universal Studios Florida

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Are you ready for your close up? A brand new streetmosphere entertainment offering has debuted at Universal Studios Florida, and this time, you’re part of the production! Keep an eye out for this duo looking for help filming around the parks. Check them out. After finding an unsuspecting guest drinking an Icee, we have the … Read more

Fievel’s Playland in KidZone Closed for Maintenance at Universal Studios Florida

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Fievel’s Playland in the KidZone area of Universal Studios Florida was unexpectedly closed today. The area has been undergoing minor refurbishments lately, but the entire area was closed off due to issues with the water slide. There is no estimated time for reopening, unfortunately. While looking at the exit of the water slide, it appeared … Read more

Love is Universal Merchandise, Minion Popcorn Bucket Back in Stock, Low Crowds, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/16/22

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a beautiful Saturday, and we’re excited to be here, so let’s get going and head over to Islands of Adventure first. We stopped to take in the beauty of Islands of Adventure and spotted the most adorable baby duckling hanging out near the submarine. Theme park ducks are … Read more