Annie Wilson 
New year, new lagoon show? Besides spotting divers in the lagoon and rumors of drones in the sky, there has been no official word on when we can expect to have a new nighttime show at Universal Studios Florida, but a major update has been spotted. New projectors and fountains are now being installed around … Read more
Life finds a way on a schedule. The Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal Islands of Adventure has been going through a lot of operational changes over the last few weeks. Last month, the baby triceratops meet and greet was ended permanently and we heard rumors that there would be fewer dinosaur egg hatchings. On … Read more
Get ready to toss some beads! Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval kicks off on February 3, 2024, but Universal Orlando Annual Passholders can get a head start on reserving their spot on one of this year’s Mardi Gras floats starting January 18. Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced that UOAPs will be able … Read more
The E.T. Adventure is an original opening day attraction at Universal Studios Florida and holds a special place in the hearts of guests. This ride is dated, in a nostalgic way, which really adds to its charm. Over the years, fans have made it very clear that they cherish this attraction. Anytime we see it … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights is the highlight of the year for most Universal fans. Now that we’re into January, this year’s event is creeping closer and closer. Instead of resolutions, perhaps a bucket list might be more appropriate for those that might not survive Halloween Horror Nights. Blumhouse has posted their own bucket list for 2024, … Read more
Refurbishment finds a way. Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure is now closed for refurbishment. Construction walls are up around the entrance to the attraction and splash zone near the drop. If you’re looking for a water ride in the winter, you’ll have to head over to Toon Lagoon instead. Jurassic Park … Read more
Rest in peace, Universal Legacy Store. This fan-favorite store, located at Universal CityWalk Orlando, has officially closed. Rumors of the store closing were finally confirmed by Universal Orlando, but no official announcements have been made about what could take its place. There’s a good chance that this location could become a preview center for Epic … Read more
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort will be undergoing a few refurbishments over the next few weeks. Guests planning a stay at the hotel soon may want to make note of these temporary closures. At this time, the Hideaway Bar and pool are temporarily closed. Universal’s Cabana Bay Hideaway Bar and Pool Closed The Hideaway Bar … Read more
Fans of the Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida might be horrified to hear that the attraction will be closing temporarily later this month. Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show Temporarily Closing January is a slower month for visitors to the parks, so Universal Orlando tends to focus on getting refurbishment projects out of the … Read more
Circus McGurkus Cafe Stoo-Pendous in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been closed for refurbishment since last summer, but signs indicate we could be getting closer to a reopening date. The exterior of the building hasn’t changed much, but now we have a first look at the newly remodeled interior. Based on the … Read more
Most of the work happening to the new DreamWorks land at Universal Studios Florida is hidden behind construction walls, but we can see a few new additions around the area being built at Universal Studios Florida DreamWorks Land Construction The top of Shrek’s tree stump home is difficult to hide as it towers over the … Read more
Several entertainment offerings around the Universal Orlando Resort are permanently ending. Most recently, the a cappella singing competition show Sing It! has ended permanently. We caught their performance on the final day, which you can watch in our YouTube video below. Soon, more entertainment and streetmosphere characters will be going away or becoming seasonal. Sing … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is full of hidden gems, but one of our favorite nighttime spots on property is Bar 17 Bistro. The menu has a wide variety of drinks, so we decided to give a few of them a try. This rooftop bar is on the 17th floor of Universal’s Aventura Hotel and offers food, … Read more
Whether you’re a professional passholder or planning your first visit, we’ve got a list of five amazing bars you need to check out while visiting Universal Orlando Resort. Best Bars at Universal Orlando Resort There are plenty of places to get a drink or two, but here are a few of our favorite hidden spots … Read more
The Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk has been undergoing some major changes lately, leading to some epic new rumors. The Legacy Store is a merchandise shop that has given old props new life, with displays, models, and costumes from the past. Now, it seems like this location may go from focusing on the past to … Read more
One of the best kept secrets at Universal Orlando Resort is Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom. Located on the upper level of CityWalk, next to the Red Coconut Club, this restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Delicious food, incredible drinks, and live music nightly all make Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom a must … Read more