REVIEW: Amatista Cookhouse Offers Fantastic Appetizers, Delicious Entrees, and Beautiful Views in Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

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After Loews Sapphire Falls Resort reopened, we could not wait to return to Amatista Cookhouse for a delicious meal. Amatista Cookhouse is one of our favorite restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort, so we were excited to get back and visit for dinner again. The restaurant provides some amazing views and is a great place to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/29/21 (More Scarezone Props and “The Controller” Banners, New Halloween Horror Nights Tee, Frozen Jack and Coke, Rainy Weather, and More)

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Greetings from another amazing summer day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re getting closer to Halloween Horror Nights and there’s a lot happening around the parks, so let’s get going and check out what’s new today. Our first stop of the day was Universal Studios Florida where we found a lot of new props … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/27/21 (Jurassic World Arch Installed, Scarezone Props Appear, Weekday Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re in for a long day, so let’s get started and make our way over to Islands of Adventure first. An exciting new addition has appeared over the bypass bridge leading to VelociCoaster. Guests will walk under a new Jurassic World arch when using … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/26/21 (Summer Crowds, Summer Bites Food Stand in Battery Park Reopens, Hello Kitty Pumpkin Spice Latte Loungefly, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful, hot summer day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The sun is shining and the crowds are out and ready to enjoy the parks. Let’s make our way into Universal Studios Florida first and see what’s new. As soon as we entered the park, we would see a large structure set … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/20/21 (Halloween Horror Nights Prep, Fast and Furious Pressed Pennies, New Men in Black T-Shirt, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a hot day today, but we’re ready for a busy day in the parks. If you sleep in, be prepared for the lines to get through security. The lines to get into Universal Studios Florida are long today. These moved a lot quicker … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/17/21 (Rings Across America Tour, New Merchandise, Saturday Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful Saturday at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived late in the day and found many guests ready to enjoy a relaxing evening in the parks. Before heading into the parks, we did a little shopping around CityWalk and found quite a bit of new merchandise. Let’s check it out. We’ve seen … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/14/21 (VelociCoaster Lithographs, Fear Factor Live Theater Sign Covered, Rainy Weather, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s going to be a busy day, so let’s get started and check out Universal Studios Florida first. The sky is blue this morning, and it looks like the parks are going to be crowded. When we arrived at the entrance of Universal Studios … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/12/21 (“Welcome to Scarey” HHN Facade, “Free Wand” Promotion Returns with Price Increase, Crowds, and More)

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Greetings from a fantastic Monday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s going to be a rainy day today in the parks, so grab your poncho and umbrella and let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida first. Mondays have been busy the last few weeks and the rain did not stop the crowds … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/11/21 (Missing Aliens, Food Options Go Extinct at the Watering Hole, Halloween Horror Nights Prep, and More)

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Welcome to another rainy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We made our way over to Universal Studios Florida first and were surprised by the low crowds on a Sunday. It looked like it was going to rain, so we decided to take a ride on Men in Black: Alien Attack to stay dry. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/9/21 (The Haunting of Hill House Shirts, Flowers for Skip, Lunch at Finnegan’s Bar and Grill, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and we’re ready for another day in the parks. Let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida first. The Five and Dime has plenty of preview merchandise. Universal Orlando recently announced The Haunting of Hill … Read more

REVIEW: Pizza Tots from Green Eggs and Ham in Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure

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It’s time for a trip to Green Eggs and Ham at Islands of Adventure! This is one of the most interesting food locations around the park because it’s shaped like a large, green ham. Green Eggs and Ham is an icon here in Seuss Landing and serves up a variety of tots. We’ve tried other … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/7/21 (New Virtual Line System Testing, Possible Halloween Horror Nights Prep, Bruce’s Bad Teeth, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at Universal Orlando Resort. We started our day off at Universal Studios Florida, so let’s see what’s happening today. We stopped in to visit Bruce over at the JAWS photo op in San Francisco. He recently returned from a lengthy refurbishment with fresh paint and rubbery soft teeth, but … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/1/21 (New UOAP Button, Dark Mark Bags, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Returns, and More)

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Welcome to a rainy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a brand new month, so we’re making our way over to the UOAP Lounge first to get our new button. Annual Passholders can pick up July’s button featuring the big pink donut. Each month, a new button is released exclusively for UOAPs. They’re … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/4/21 (Low Holiday Crowds, Tokyo 2020 Merchandise, Mosasaurus Identification Sign, Valet Returns, Ragtime Gals, and More)

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Greetings and Happy Independence Day from the Universal Orlando Resort! We arrived today expecting to see some intense holiday crowds, but were pleasantly surprised to find the parks quiet. It might not be busy in the parks, but there’s a lot happening, so let’s get started! Valet has returned to the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/29/21 (Boss Baby Meet and Greet, Velociraptor Identification Sign, Storm Force Accelatron Reopens, and More)

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Welcome to a rainy summer day in Florida. We’re back at the Universal Orlando Resort and ready to make our way through the parks to find out what’s new. Let’s get started at Universal Studios Florida. It’s been raining off an on, but we’re still glad to be here. So is that kid on the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/26/21 (Bypass Bridge Now Open, Dino Chow Arrives at the Tribute Store, Studio Sweets Reopens after Refurbishment, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! We’re back in the parks again today to check out what’s new, so let’s jump right in and get started. If you’re in need of a hug from a shrimp, you’re in luck. Guests can now hug the Bubba Gump Shrimp in CityWalk. Fully vaccinated Team Members are no … Read more