Annie Wilson

Annie can be contacted at annie@wdwnt.com

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/25/20 (New Minions & Hufflepuff Face Masks, Crêpe Makers and Coca-Cola Freestyle Added to Central Park Crêpes, Additional Face Covering Signage Around the Park, and More)

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Welcome to a very busy weekend here at Universal Orlando. The crowds have picked up lately and there are a lot of people visiting for the weekend. As we make our way around the parks, we notice a lot of additional signage. Giant “Face Covering Required” signs have popped up everywhere you look. Let’s hope … Read more

PHOTOS: Brakes Added to Tallest Point in Track, Painting Begins on Rock Work and More Details of Jurassic Park’s “Velocicoaster” at Islands of Adventure

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We’re back at Islands of Adventure today to scope out the latest additions around the Jurassic Park coaster construction site. The unnamed coaster is making quick progress, so we can only hope an announcement is made soon. Maybe with the disappointing news of Halloween Horror Nights 30 being canceled this year, we might get some … Read more

PHOTOS: Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” Construction Update at Islands of Adventure as Rock Work Gets Detailed and Show Building Painting Continues

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As construction continues on the newest addition to Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, we’ve been keeping an eye out for any changes. As we check in on the latest updates to “Velocicoaster”, we can see some new additions to the show buildings as well as more details added to the rock structure. Two rectangular … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando 7/21/20 (Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron, Sinks Installed Inside Central Park Crêpes, Theming Added to the Tribute Store, and More)

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We arrived bright and early to Universal Orlando, ready for an exciting day looking for more Halloween Horror Nights prep. As soon as we arrived, we noticed that more theming has been added around the entrance of the Halloween Horror Nights 30 Tribute Store. The additional details give off a slightly different vibe than we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/18/20 (Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store Prep, Central Park Crêpes Coming Soon, Rainy Day Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at Universal Studios Orlando. Today, we spotted quite a lot of new things happening around the park, including some potential Halloween Horror Nights preparations! We noticed an interesting structure pop up outside of the Fear Factor Live theater recently, and today we got a chance to check out the … Read more

REVIEW: Chocolate Strawberry Peanut Butter Sundae from Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour is a Magical Treat at Universal Studios Florida

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There’s no better way to beat the Florida heat than with a cold, creamy ice cream treat. If you’re looking for a truly magical experience, take a trip to Diagon Alley and check out Florean Forescue’s Ice Cream Parlour. They’ve got a variety of unique flavors, from Butterbeer to chocolate-chili ice cream, and of course … Read more

PHOTOS: Central Park Crêpes Coming Soon to Universal Studios Florida

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A brand new food location is coming soon to Universal Studios Florida! Central Park Crêpes, appropriately located near the entrance of Central Park, has popped up and appears to be getting ready to serve up a selection of sweet and savory crêpes. The building is not ready for business yet, but we’re ready to get … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/13/20 (Possible Halloween Horror Nights Prep, Upgrade to a UOAP and Get 3 Months Free, Chocolate Strawberry Peanut Butter Sundae in Diagon Alley, and More)

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Good morning from Universal Orlando! Let’s start our day off at Universal Studios Florida and see what we can find today. A mysterious, tarped structure has popped up near Fear Factor Live. The area is currently used for a U-Rest and there are no shows, but we’re excited at the idea that this could be … Read more

REVIEW: “Love Potion” No-Melt Ice Cream from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Doesn’t Put a Spell on Us at Universal Studios Florida

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Falling in love isn’t easy. Personally, I find it easier to fall in love with snacks. We could all use a little extra love right now, so when I spotted an assortment of “no melt ice cream” in the display case at Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop in Diagon Alley, I knew I had to go for … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/9/20 (Tallest Piece of Coaster Track Added to Velocicoaster, Pineapple Dole Whip at Schwab’s Pharmacy, Magical Menagerie Closed, and More)

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It’s a hot summer afternoon here at Universal Orlando, but we’re ready to take on the day. Let’s start off at Islands of Adventure and see what’s happening. You can’t miss the Incredible Hulk Coaster when you enter Islands of Adventure, but now you might notice something new along the lagoon, reaching up towards the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Islands of Adventure, Including New Exterior on Show Building Walls

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Every time we visit Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando, we’re excited to see the latest progress on the construction in Jurassic Park. Let’s check in and see what’s new with VelociCoaster. The show building has started to get enclosed with light brown walls. The molding design on the walls and the light brown coloring … Read more

REVIEW: “The Kitchen” Restaurant in the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort Is As Forgettable As Its Name

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The Kitchen is located inside the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. With the reopening of the parks and resorts, we’ve been making our way around the restaurants, sampling a bit of everything off of their limited menus. At this time, many of the restaurants have a smaller, condensed version of their original menus. … Read more

REVIEW: All Things Will Love This Delicious Chocolate Cat in the Hat Cupcake from Seuss Landing in Islands of Adventure

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If you find your craving for chocolate to be outstanding, then let us suggest a trip to Seuss Landing! Finding a snack can be quite exhausting, but not if you look for a bit of blue frosting! Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers has quite a variety of snacks, from freshly roasted nuts to elaborate … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/2/20 (New UOAP Buttons, Holiday Weekend Crowds, New Face Masks, VelociCoaster Updates, and More)

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We’re gearing up for a busy holiday weekend here at Universal Orlando! The weather is beautiful and the crowds are out. Our first stop of the morning is to the Passholder Lounge for the new Bourne Stuntacular UOAP button. The button is available while supplies last, so make sure you grab one while you can. … Read more

REVIEW: Limited Time 4th of July Apple Pie Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut is a Little Slice of Summer

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We always stop into Voodoo Doughnut at CityWalk in Universal Orlando, even if it’s just for a quick whiff of the smell of fried dough to wake up our senses. While on our last visit, we spotted a little pink sign above the rotating display case advertising an apple pie doughnut, topped with red, white, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/29/20 (UOAP Mask Restock, “Love is Universal” Jersey, Fresh Roasted Nuts, Lots of Characters, More Food Stands Reopen, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at Universal Orlando. Let’s start our day at Universal Studios Florida. UOAP face masks have been restocked, along with Hello Kitty. We found them in the Universal Studios Store at the front of the park as well as the Passholder Lounge. A new “Love is Universal” long sleeved top … Read more

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