REVIEW: Salted Caramel Praline Sandwich from the Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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Let the good times roll! Happy Mardi Gras from Universal Studios Florida. Between checking out the floats and catching beads, we’ve managed to try all the sweet treasures available from the Tribute Store. Some have wowed us while others have left us unimpressed. We’re here to tell you about one of the treats you might … Read more

REVIEW: Mardi Gras Macaron “Doughnut” from the Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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There’s a lot of sweet ways to celebrate Mardi Gras at the Universal Orlando Resort this year. If you’re looking for a wide selection of scrumptious desserts, we suggest you make your way directly to the Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Among the themed snacks, there’s a very unique looking Macaron “Doughnut”. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/10/21 (Jurassic Park Getting Refreshed, Work on the Incredible Hulk Coaster, Mardi Gras Fun, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We started our day over at Islands of Adventure and noticed that techs were working on the Incredible Hulk Coaster. The Incredible Hulk Coaster had some issues and did not open with the rest of the park. It was interesting to see the water … Read more

REVIEW: Mardi Gras King Cake from the Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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It’s Mardi Gras season here at the Universal Orlando Resort, and no Mardi Gras would be complete without King Cake! The Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida has a wide variety of sweet and savory snacks, but we obviously couldn’t resist trying the King Cake. Let’s dig in! This is a pretty decent sized cake … Read more

REVIEW: Bananas Foster Cheesecake Pop from the Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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It’s Mardi Gras season here at the Universal Orlando Resort and in addition to the plentiful amount of food booths around the park, the Tribute Store also has a variety of themed treats. We’ve sampled the savory options and now it’s time to dig into some of the sweet treats! The Bananas Foster Cheesecake Pop … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/6/21 (First Day of Mardi Gras, Parade Floats and Beads, Tons of Food, and More)

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Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras has officially started at the Universal Orlando Resort and we have big plans to eat and drink our way around the park. As we arrived, we were excited to see the giant, glittering parade floats placed all throughout the park. The music around the park has gotten us … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/5/21 ( Tribute Store, Mardi Gras Candy, Magic Candle Company Candles, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. We had a reservation for the Tribute Store preview in the afternoon, so we made our way over to Islands of Adventure first thing this morning. Taking advantage of the Early Park Admission crowds in Hogsmeade. Rope dropping Jurassic Park with a small crowd of … Read more

REVIEW: Chocolate Covered Bourbon Cake Pop from the Mardi Gras Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

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The Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida is now open and in addition to all the great merchandise, you’ll also find some sweet new treats perfect for celebrating the Mardi Gras season. The Chocolate Covered Bourbon Cake Pop sounded like an interesting option, so we decided to give it a try. Chocolate Covered … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/4/21 (Mardi Gras Merchandise, Additional Menus and Mardi Gras Prep, Farewell to A Day in the Park with Barney, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re getting ready for the Mardi Gras season to begin on Saturday and the park is putting on the final touches. Let’s check out what’s happening at Universal Studios Florida first. The giant sign at the entrance arch has us in the mood to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/1/21 (New UOAP Cups, Mardi Gras Tribute Store Details, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Closed for Refurbishment, BBQ Brisket Burger from Mel’s Drive-In, and More)

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Welcome to a cold, windy Winter day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived bright and early this morning and made our way to Islands of Adventure first. We made our way over to Toon Lagoon and discovered construction walls blocking off the pathway to Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. The attraction is currently … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/2/21 (Raptors Unwrapped at Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Mardi Gras Menus Added to Food Booths, Retro E.T. Lanyard Pouch, and More)

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Welcome to another winter day here at Universal Orlando Resort! We’ve got our jacket and gloves and are ready to brave the Florida cold. We started our morning at Islands of Adventure for Early Park Admission. As we entered the park, we spotted the raptors over the entrance had been unwrapped. The marquee and raptors … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/30/21 (Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopens After Refurbishment, Lunch in the Discovery Center, Weekend Crowds, and More)

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It’s a beautiful day to be at the Universal Orlando Resort. The weather was cool this morning, but the sun was shining, and we decided to make our way over to Islands of Adventure first. As we entered the park, it was busy, but not too crazy for a Saturday. However, we did notice Jurassic … Read more

REVIEW: New Mobile App Exclusive Cinnamon Coconut Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut in CityWalk

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Voodoo Doughnut at Universal Orlando is a frequent stop for us when visiting CityWalk. We typically check the menu on the app just to see what’s new, and today we spotted a brand new Mobile App Exclusive doughnut on the menu. We stopped into Voodoo Doughnut to check it out and were surprised to find … Read more

REVIEW: Traditional Coquito with Rum Now Available at the Universal Orlando Resort

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As we wind down from all the holiday snacks and prepare for the upcoming Mardi Gras menus, we’ve noticed a new beverage offering around the parks. Traditional Coquito is available for limited time and you can even have it spiked with rum. We’re surprised this wasn’t offered during the holidays, but we decided to try … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/29/21 (Jurassic World VelociCoaster Sign Installed, Bruce the Shark Removed, Valentine’s Day Treats at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, Additional Mardi Gras Prep, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve got so many things to look forward to this year and it looks like we’re getting one step closer to the opening of the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster. We made our way to Islands of Adventure and spotted the Jurassic World VelociCoaster sign … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/28/21 (Mardi Gras Tribute Store Facade Revealed, Jurassic World Drain Covers, Nestle Ice Cream, Bruce the Shark Barricaded, and More)

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It’s another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’re ready to explore the parks. We made our way over to Universal Studios Florida first to check out the Mardi Gras Tribute Store. The Royal Street Jazz Preservation Hall facade has been set up for the Mardi Gras Tribute Store and we can’t … Read more