Annie Wilson, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/20/20 (Christmas Decorations Go Up at Islands of Adventure, Bottled Pumpkin Juice Disappears, Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise Discounted Again, Pumpkin and Apple Macarons, and More)

October 25, 2020

Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a rainy, overcast day, but we’re in the holiday spirit. Maybe not the holiday you’re thinking of, though. Christmas decorations have started to go up around Islands of Adventure. As we entered the park, we were greeted by festive garlands and baubles hung with great care. They’ve been … Read more

PHOTOS: New Netting, Enclosed Staircase, Walkways, and More Updates from Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 23, 2020

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It’s been pretty quiet lately around the Jurassic World VelociCoaster construction site, but we know the crew is hard at work behind those walls. We spotted a few new details around the attraction, including a set of stairs getting enclosed by perforated sheets of metal. Directly next to the Burger Digs, there’s a set of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/18/20 (Discounted Face Masks, Super Mario Ice Cream, The Marauder’s Map Loungefly Backpack, and More)

October 20, 2020

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Welcome to another busy weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort. After the parks hit capacity yesterday, we decided we better get up early to ensure we could get in. Well, we weren’t the only ones with that idea. Lines stretched back into CityWalk for both parks, but the Team Members managed to keep things … Read more

REVIEW: Get a Taste of Super Nintendo with the Super Mario Birthday Cake Batter Bash Ice Cream at the Universal Orlando Resort

October 19, 2020October 18, 2020

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We might not have a Mario Cafe here in Orlando, but you can still get a little taste of Super Nintendo at the Universal Orlando Resort with the new Super Mario Birthday Cake Batter Bash. Cold Stone Creamery, located in CityWalk, is now serving up a shake and sundae themed to Super Mario. It’s a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/17/20 (Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop Opens for the Weekend, Theme Parks Hit Capacity, Additional Food Locations Reopen at Islands of Adventure, and More)

October 18, 2020

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s another busy day here, and we weren’t surprised when the theme parks hit capacity not long after opening this morning. We’re glad we got up early! We made our way over to Universal Studios Florida first to check in on the reopening of Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/15/20 (Raptor Spotted at Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Jurassic Park Torches Lit, Candy Corn Fudge, and More)

October 16, 2020

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Welcome to another busy afternoon here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a beautiful day, and we decided to change up our usual routine and start our day over at Islands of Adventure first. They awning over the ticket windows has been missing, but it looks like they’re beginning to replace it. Hopefully this piece … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/13/20 (Jurassic World VelociCoaster Updates, No Food in the Skeleton Bar, Fresh Fudge, Crowds, and More)

October 15, 2020

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It’s a beautiful, sunny Tuesday and there are plenty of guests out and about enjoying the theme parks. Volcano Bay is closed on Tuesdays, so we’ve noticed the crowds to be larger than usual. On top of that, we’re coming off of a holiday weekend, so things are already hectic around here. Let’s check in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/12/20 (Columbus Day Crowds, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Waterfall, Halloween Horror Nights 30% Off Sale, Thunder Falls Terrace, and More)

October 13, 2020

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! After two consecutive days in a row that the theme parks reached capacity, we weren’t really sure what to expect today. We arrived at Universal Studios Florida to find the park much more calm than the weekend. Crowds were lighter this morning, but many of the attractions had very … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Waterfall Flowing Through Rocks, Additional Electric Fencing, and More Details Around Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 13, 2020

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster is coming along quickly at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The track is complete and now a lot of the focus seems to be on adding all the thematic details. The area is really coming alive, and now there’s even a waterfall flowing through the jagged rocks. As we were making our way … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/11/20 (Theme Parks Hit Capacity, Holiday Weekend Crowds, Retro Christmas Ornaments, Gloria from “Madagascar” Gets a Skirt, and More)

October 12, 2020

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The holiday weekend is here and we’re ready to brave the crowds at the Universal Orlando Resort. This is the second consecutive day that both theme parks have hit capacity before noon. Let’s make our way to Universal Studios Florida and see what’s happening. Crowds were trickling in slowly at first, but then there was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/9/20 (New Menu Items at Mythos Restaurant, Crowds Before the Holiday Weekend, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Progress, and More)

October 11, 2020

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It’s going to be a busy Columbus Day weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort, so let’s take a look at some of the latest updates around the parks before the crowds roll in. At Universal Studios Florida, things feel relaxed around the haunted houses. Both houses had 5 minute wait times throughout the day … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/8/20 (Po from “Kung Fu Panda” Meet and Greet, Plexiglass Dividers at Cafe 4, Planters Around Outdoor Seating, and More)

October 10, 2020

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re ready to see what’s happening today, so let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first. Crowds were decent, but not overwhelming. It’s always good to see the parks busy. Diagon Alley looks a little busier than the rest of the park, but that’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/7/20 (Halloween Cookies, Characters in The Lost Continent, UOAP Candy Bar Frappuccino, and More)

October 9, 2020

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Welcome to another bright, sunny day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds have been picking up steadily throughout the week, but wait times aren’t too bad around the parks. Let’s start our morning at Universal Studios Florida. Marge Simpson was out greeting guests this morning, which is a nice surprise. Central Park Crepes … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Kung Fu Panda” Meet & Greet with Po and Tigress in The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 9, 2020

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The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been going through a lot of changes lately. After the temporary closure of Poseidon’s Fury, this area of the park has been pretty quiet. In an effort to bring new life into this part of the park, we’ve noticed new background music as well as new … Read more

PHOTOS: Landscaping, Light Fixtures, and More Details Added Around Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 8, 2020

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster has officially been announced and we can’t wait until Summer 2021. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the progress around the construction site, and have noticed more details and thematic elements being added daily. Let’s take a look at some of the latest updates. Landscaping has been taking place under the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/6/20 (Face Covering Prices Raised, Halloween in the UOAP Navigators Club, Free Game Coupons in Springfield, and More)

October 7, 2020

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Welcome to a beautiful, sunny day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s been pretty overcast and cool the last few days, so it was a nice change to see bright blue skies and high temperatures. We arrived at Universal Studios Florida and began to browse the face masks in hopes of finding a “Jaws” … Read more