PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/11/21 (Jurassic Park River Adventure Closed for Refurbishment, Park Maintenance, Ollivanders Wand Experience Returns to One Party, Low Crowds, and More)

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What a perfect day to be at the Universal Orlando Resort! Today was one of the quiestest days we’ve seen in a while and we’re ready to roam around the park and check in on all the latest updates. We started our day in Diagon Alley, where we found low waits times for Harry Potter … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/10/21 (New Face Mask, Menu Changes at Green Eggs and Ham, Cold Weather, and More)

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Welcome to another winter day here in Florida. It’s a cold Saturday at Universal Orlando Resort and we’re bundled up and ready to check out all the latest updates. Even though it was a Saturday, the parks did not hit capacity. The sun might have been shining, but it was still a very chilly morning, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/6/21 (A Visit to Ollivanders, Charity Voodoo Doughnut, Holiday Tribute Store Entrance Removed, and More)

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It’s another cold morning here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived bright and early and lined up for Universal Studios Florida first. The lines to get into the park weren’t bad and they moved very quickly once the park finally opened. Christmas decorations, and the tree, still linger in New York, but the Holiday … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/7/21 (Work in the Lagoon, Plexiglass Divider Mishaps, Low Crowds, and More)

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We’re back for another busy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. The weather is cool and the crowds are low and we’re ready to check out the latest updates around the parks. Over at Universal Studios Florida, we spotted a crew working in the lagoon on the fountain platform. This is an interesting view with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/4/21 (Revenge of the Mummy Closes for Refurbishment, Holiday Decoration Removal Begins, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Yesterday was the last day for the holiday offerings around the parks and the decorations have been removed from around the Universal Studios arch. The Christmas music has also stopped and the park is back to their usual area background music. The Christmas tree is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/3/21 (Final Day of Holiday Offerings, “Beetlejuice” Props For Sale, Wizarding World Reusable Bags, VelociCoaster Views, and More)

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Welcome to the final day of the holiday season here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re ready to take one last look around at all the decorations and seasonal entertainment, so let’s get going. We’ll miss stopping into the Holiday Tribute Store and the Macy’s balloons. We made sure to catch some of our favorite … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/1/21 (New Year’s Day Crowds, New UOAP Button and Magnet, and More)

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Welcome to the first photo report of 2021! It’s New Year’s Day and we’re back at the Universal Orlando Resort to see what’s happening. After the busy week leading up to the holiday, it was a bit surprising the parks did not hit capacity today. When we arrived at the park, there was a small … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/31/20 (New Year’s Eve Crowds, Parks Not at Capacity, Merchandise Sales, 2021 Voodoo Doughnut, and More)

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Happy New Year’s Eve from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s been a crazy year for everyone and we’re excited to spend the last day of 2020 in the parks. After the parks have hit capacity all week, even one day within just minutes of opening, we weren’t fooling around this morning. We arrived before the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/27/20 (Parks Reach Capacity, Heavy Crowds, Long Lines, Osprey Sightings, and More)

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The sun is shining and the crowds are back at the Universal Orlando Resort. The parks were much busier today than the last few days, and both parks would reach capacity before noon. The wait times around the park were some of the longest we’ve seen in a while. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was open … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/26/20 (New Wizarding World Wands, Lunch at Lombard’s Seafood Grille, Cold Weather Delays, and More)

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It’s another cold winter day here at Universal Orlando. The sun is shining, but temperatures are in the 40s, which can cause weather delays for some of the outdoor attractions, like Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and the Incredible Hulk. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was testing throughout the morning and afternoon after being closed yesterday. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/25/20 (Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closed, Holiday Crowds, Cold Weather, and More)

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Merry Christmas from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a cold day in the parks, but we’re ready to warm up with a hot chocolate bomb. Let’s get going! We were bundled up and ready to take on the crowds this morning, but things weren’t nearly as bad as we expected. Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/24/20 (Limited Time Voodoo Doughnuts, Low Crowds, Work on the Bypass Bridge, and More)

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Merry Christmas Eve from the Universal Orlando Resort! We arrived to the parks today unsure of what kind of crowds to expect. As we made our way into Universal Studios Florida, we were surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere was. Perfect weather and perfect crowds. We were shocked by how empty Diagon Alley felt this … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/23/20 (Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment Reopens, More Walls Removed Around Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Hot Cocoa Bombs, Pizza Fries, and More)

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It’s another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The parks have hit capacity the last few days, but today we were surprised to find the crowds weren’t too bad. The parks did not reach capacity today, but they certainly were busy. Let’s jump in and see what’s happening around the resort this afternoon. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/21/20 (Holiday Crowds, Parks Reach Capacity, KidZone Pizza Company Reopens, and More)

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Happy holidays from the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back to face the crowds around the parks and check in on all the latest updates, so let’s get going. It was no surprise when the parks hit capacity early this morning. The parks are packed with visitors from all over ready to celebrate the holidays at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/19/20 (New Digital Signage, Parks Reach Capacity, Dippin’ Dots Menu Removed, Sugar Cookie Tree Stack, and More)

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It’s another holly, jolly day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re just days away from Christmas and the parks are packed! We arrived early in the morning anticipating crowds, but we were surprised by the low crowds compared to yesterday. We breezed through security and made our way through CityWalk towards Universal Studios Florida … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/17/20 (AmEx Ads Removed at CityWalk, Holiday Tree Hunt Discounted, More Plexiglass Dividers, Changes to the Old Locker Area at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and More)

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The holidays are approaching quickly and the crowds are coming with them. It’s an extremely busy morning at the Universal Orlando Resort, but we’re ready to brave the cold and make our way into the parks. As we arrived at CityWalk, we noticed that the interactive screen and American Express advertisements were completely removed. The … Read more