Annie Wilson 
The Universal Holiday Tour is back for the 2023 season at Universal Orlando Resort. The tour has been offered over the last few years, so we were excited to see it returning again for 2023. Our experiences have varied over the years, so let’s get started and see what’s offered on this year’s Holiday Tour. … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has been getting ready for “Trolls Band Together” with photo ops, a new outfit for Poppy, and specialty shakes. Schwab’s Pharmacy has debuted three new specialty shakes to celebrate the release of the new Trolls movie, so we decided to stop by and check them out. ‘Trolls Band Together’ Shakes Schwab’s Pharmacy … Read more
Painting has finally started on the mural on the wall behind Minion Cafe. When Universal Orlando released details for the new Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida, the concept art depicted an Illumination Entertainment mural on the wall behind Minion Cafe. Minion Land officially opened on August 11, 2023, with a blank blue wall, but … Read more
Happy Who-lidays from the Universal Orlando Resort. The holiday festivities have officially started at Universal Orlando, bringing back many of our favorite traditions, including the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast. This year, the event has a lot of major changes, including a price increase from last year. Tickets were $41.99 each last year and have … Read more
Traveling through the Orlando International Airport and need some holiday merchandise? Earl the Squirrel has landed at MCO and has everything you need to be merry and nutty this season, thanks to a new Universal Holiday pop-up shop that has appeared at the airport, decked out for the season. Welcome to sunny Earl-Lando! Universal Holiday … Read more
Ho ho no! The Grinch has arrived in Seuss Landing! The mean one is back for another Who-liday season here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Now through December 31, 2023, guests can enjoy all the holidays have to offer, including getting up close and personal with the Grinch. Let’s stop by the Grinch’s lair and … Read more
As predicted, Photo Validation has come to Universal Studios Florida. Universal Orlando Resort has been using a new photo validation system for guests entering the theme parks. The new system debuted over at Islands of Adventure last month, with cameras added to the entrance scanners. Now, facial recognition cameras have been added to the entry … Read more
Grab a box and get to shopping! The Universal Orlando Garage Sale is now open and there is a ton of merchandise available. The garage sale will be open to the general public on November 12-14 from 7 am to 7 pm, but Passholders were given early access on November 11. Take a look at … Read more
While Universal Studios Japan has previously offered special menu items upon request to accommodate different diets, they now offer permanent plant-based menu items at six park restaurants. The new menus debuted on Monday, November 6, 2023. Plant-Based Menus at Universal Studios Japan While six restaurants will launch this initiative, Universal Studios Japan plans to gradually … Read more
Get ready to do some shopping! Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the garage sale is back, just in time for some holiday shopping. Earlier this year, Universal Orlando offered a garage sale exclusively for Annual Passholders and Team Members. Now, they have announced a garage sale open for everyone. 2023 Universal Orlando Garage Sale … Read more
Happy holidays from Universal Studios Florida! This year’s Holiday Tribute Store facade has gone up in the Hollywood section of the park. We recently spotted teasers in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store hinting at the move back to Hollywood, and the new facade confirms it. 2023 Holiday Tribute Store Facade This year’s facade makes … Read more
The Universal Orlando Resort recently began testing new photo validation scanners at the entrance to Islands of Adventure. These new photo validation scanners would replace the previous system where you used a finger scan to enter the park. When we first spotted the new photo validation scanners, there were only 3 of them in use … Read more
Get ready for an adventure with Gabby! Gabby’s Dollhouse “Gabby on the Go!” traveling tour is making a stop at the Universal Orlando Resort soon. Fans are invited out to join Gabby on November 12, 2023 at Universal CityWalk. The event is free, but guest will need to visit Gabbysdollhouse.com to register for a time … Read more
It’s almost time for the holidays! The holiday decorations have started to go up around the Universal Orlando Resort and more new holiday merchandise has rolled out for the 2023 season. One of the highlights of the holidays at the Universal Orlando Resort is Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s and now there’s a few new … Read more
Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! A pair of new Loungefly bags are now available at the Universal Orlando Resort, perfect for any Ghostbusters fan. There’s a mini backpack and a crossbody bag, both of which glow in the dark. Ghostbusters Logo Crossbody Bag – $79 The front of this crossbody bag features the Ghostbusters logo. … Read more
New things are coming to Universal Studios Florida! Earlier this year, Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone closed permanently to make way for a new land. Universal officially announced the new DreamWorks Land would be opening in 2024, but we haven’t had any additional announcements since. Taking a look at the concept art, we can make out what … Read more
