Annie Wilson, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: The NEW Universal Holiday Tour is a Great Value – Hang Out With The Grinch, Eat Unlimited Christmas Cookies, and Get a Private Viewing of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” Show

November 25, 2020

Season’s greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! The resort has been spreading lots of cheer this year by offering a variety of fun and unique holiday events, with some slight modifications, of course. The Universal Holiday Tour is a new experience that is available on select nights now through January 3. Check-in is outside the … Read more

REVIEW: Gingerbread Whoopie Pie from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

November 22, 2020

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It wouldn’t be the holidays without gingerbread, but the Holiday Tribute Store has put a twist on this traditional favorite. Inside the final room of the Tribute Store, you’ll find a display case full of Earl the Squirrel’s Sweet Treatz. We knew we had to make it through all of these seasonal snacks, but we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/21/20 (Signs for New Face Covering Policy, Fast and Furious: Supercharged Reopens, Earl the Squirrel Ornament, and More)

November 22, 2020

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a busy Saturday, but we’re ready to take on the crowds. As we arrived at the resort, we were greeted by new signage informing guests that face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking while stationary and social distanced. Yesterday, we heard the … Read more

REVIEW: Earl the Squirrel’s Maple Pecan Sticky Bunz from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

November 22, 2020

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The holiday snacks keep on coming, and after completing the Holiday Treat Trail, we set our sights on the Holiday Tribute Store. We decided to grab one of Earl’s Maple Pecan Sticky Bunz to start our day at Universal Studios Florida. Even through our face mask, we could smell the aroma of maple pecans. Fresh, … Read more

REVIEW: Fantastic New Vegan Reindeer Brownie will Sleigh You at the Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

November 21, 2020

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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall the most famous Vegan Reindeer Brownie of all? There are many delicious holiday treats inside the Holiday Tribute Store, but one adorable little reindeer face caught our attention. The Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store offered … Read more

REVIEW: Deck the Halls with Delicious New Cookie Dough Christmas Trees at the Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

November 21, 2020

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If you typically leave out milk and cookies for Santa, you may want to switch it up this year and leave out some of these adorable Cookie Dough Christmas Trees from the Holiday Tribute Store. They’re available in chocolate and white chocolate, and since we’re dreaming of a white Christmas here in Florida, we decided … Read more

REVIEW: Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas with Earl’s Nutty Rum Nog from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

November 20, 2020

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The Holiday Tribute Store located inside Universal Studios Florida has done a fantastic job of spreading holiday cheer this season. Inside the Earl the Squirrel themed room you’ll find a variety of snacks and drinks. There’s a little something for everyone here, including Earl’s Nutty Nog. Eggnog is available in non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Small Mystery Kiosk Appears Behind Construction Walls of Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

November 19, 2020

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Things have been quiet around the Jurassic World VelociCoaster construction site lately. We’ve seen the vehicles testing at full speed and more thematic elements being added around the area, but now we’ve spotted something new behind the construction walls. A small kiosk has appeared, similar in design to the Natural Selections food stand in Jurassic … Read more

REVIEW: Earl the Squirrel’s Ornament Hot Chocolate Bombz are a Fun and Delicious New Offering from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

November 19, 2020

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The Holiday Tribute Store is now open at Universal Studios Florida, and there are a variety of sweet treats available for purchase. Among the offerings in the 4th room of the Tribute Store, you’ll find a stand that sells Earl the Squirrel’s Hot Chocolate Bombz. These are a cute and themed way of presenting one … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Holiday Wreath Cake Makes the Nice List at Universal Studios Florida

November 17, 2020

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The holiday season has kicked off at the Universal Orlando Resort with Macy’s balloons, the Holiday Tribute Store, and even a Holiday Treat Trail! We stopped into the TODAY Cafe at Universal Studios Florida to try the new Holiday Wreath Cake as part of the Holiday Treat Trail. Peppermint frosting and vanilla cake are layered … Read more

REVIEW: Pumpkin Spice Churro with White Chocolate Dip is Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice at Universal Studios Florida

November 17, 2020

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‘Tis the season for holiday snacks! Delicious new treats can be found far and wide around Universal Orlando Resort, and we want them all. To start our snacking, we decided to pick up a Holiday Treat Trail map and make our way over to the food stand in Production Central. Pumpkin Spice Churros were first … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/11/20 (Universal’s Holiday Experience Display Windows, More Christmas Decorations, Giant Gingerbread Men, and More)

November 13, 2020

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a bit overcast today, but there is plenty of holiday cheer around the park to brighten up our day. Let’s get started over at Universal Studios Florida first. The entrance for Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s Balloons has a few undecorated trees around … Read more

REVIEW: New Beef Picadillo Arepa Rellena Now Available from the Holiday Food Truck in Production Central at Universal Studios Florida

November 7, 2020

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The Universal Orlando Resort is getting ready for the holidays. There are a lot of new experiences rolling out on November 14, from the Macy’s Balloons Walkthrough to the Christmas Tribute Store. and we can’t to do it all. Among the festivities, we plan to eat our way through special food offerings, including new menus … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/1/20 (Beetlejuice Haunted House Opens, Hot Butterbeer Returns, New UOAP November Button, Magnet, and “Harry Potter” Map, and More)

November 5, 2020

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It’s showtime! Today is the last and final day for all the Halloween offerings around the Universal Orlando Resort, so we’re going to take one final opportunity to get spooky. We made our way into Universal Studios Florida this morning to take in a little more Beetlejuice. The rumors of a potential 2 day only … Read more

PHOTOS: New Raptor Paddock Details, Plants, Fencing, and More Added to Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

November 3, 2020

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It’s been a while since we’ve stopped into Islands of Adventure to check out the latest construction around the Jurassic World VelociCoaster. While navigating our way through Jurassic Park today, we spotted several new additions along the construction site, including a variety of fresh new trees and plants. Several new trees have sprung up around … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/21/20 (Back to the Future Day, New Retro Masks, Additional Christmas Decorations Installed, and More)

October 25, 2020

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Welcome to another exciting day at the Universal Orlando Resort. As soon as we arrived this morning, we spotted a pair of new retro face masks. Show your love of Jaws or some of the classic, extinct attractions with one of these new face masks. As we walked by the Universal globe, we noticed that … Read more