Welcome Sign Still Missing From CityWalk Entrance, Hello Kitty Loungefly Backpack & Wallet, More of Seuss Landing Arch Removed, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/11/22

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Good morning and welcome back to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort! Let’s jump right into our day around the parks. When entering CityWalk, we noticed that the Welcome sign is still missing. Will the same sign return? Will the design be updated? We aren’t sure, but we hope it returns soon! Adventuring … Read more

Welcome Sign Missing From CityWalk Entrance, New ‘Harry Potter’ and Marvel Mugs Arrive, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 3/28/22

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Welcome back to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s sunny and the temperature isn’t overly hot – perfect weather for a day at the parks.  While walking into CityWalk we noticed something a little different about the welcome sign. The entire welcome sign is missing! Previously just the “Orlando” part was missing … Read more

Poseidon’s Fury Reopens, New Quiet Room Available for Neurodivergent Guests, ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Merchandise, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 3/14/22

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Good morning and welcome to a very exciting day at the Universal Orlando Resort! The walls are down outside of Poseidon’s Fury in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Let’s go check it out! We’re very happy to see Poseidon’s Fury shining again. It has been almost two years since the attraction closed and it’s finally back!  … Read more

Shrek 4-D Signage Removed, ‘Harry Potter’ House Tote Bags, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Closed For Refurbishment, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 2/28/22

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Good morning and welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort! We spotted quite a few updates around the parks, so let’s jump right into our day. Check out these ‘Harry Potter’ house inspired tote bags we found at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk.  The tote bags match the house tees that … Read more

New ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Loungefly Backpack, Water Running on Poseidon’s Fury Sign and Façade, & More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 2/14/22

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Good morning and welcome to Valentine’s Day at the Universal Orlando Resort! We spotted a couple new updates around Universal’s Islands of Adventure, so let’s jump right into our day.  We found these new “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Loungefly backpacks in Islands of Adventure Trading Company.  Max and the Grinch look so adorable! This … Read more

New ‘Harry Potter’ Loungefly Backpack, Construction Walls Around Hogwarts Express, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 2/7/22

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Welcome to a very cloudy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. There’s a chance of rain, so grab your umbrellas and let’s head into the parks! We stopped in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk and found these new ‘Harry Potter’ Diagon Alley Loungefly bags. The sparkle design on the back is super cute. Get … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopens, New Marvel Apparel, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Closed For Refurbishment, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/31/22

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Welcome back to a very chilly day at the Universal Orlando Resort! Let’s start our day by checking out the refurbishments happening around Universal’s Islands of Adventure.  Construction walls have gone up in Toon Lagoon as Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls has closed for a scheduled standard refurbishment. We spotted some awesome teamwork from the Team … Read more

Hogwarts Express Reopens, Rock the Universe Preparations Begin, New Grinch-Themed Candles, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/24/22

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Welcome to a very chilly day at the Universal Orlando Resort! We’re bundled up and ready to start our day at the parks, so let’s jump right into some updates.  Starting our day at Universal Studios Florida, we found that Sahara Traders has closed for a brief period of time.  While Revenge of the Mummy … Read more

Mardi Gras 2022 Merchandise Appears, New Hello Kitty Loungefly Wallet and Backpack, Hogwarts Express Unexpectedly Closed, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/17/22

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Grab your ponchos and umbrellas; it’s a very rainy day at the Universal Orlando Resort! Let’s jump right into our day and hope we don’t get too wet. First stop, Universal Studios Florida.  Both the “Presented in Ogre Vision” banner and the attraction wait time sign have been removed from Shrek 4-D. We’re excited to … Read more

Construction Walls Around Shrek-4D, New Hello Kitty Loungefly Bag, Sustainable Material Tees, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/10/22

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Welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort! Lots of refurbishments can be spotted around both parks, so let’s jump right into some updates.  Starting our day at Universal Studios Florida, we spotted new ‘Minions’ themed construction walls that have appeared outside the closed Shrek 4-D attraction.  Many rumors are circling around, but … Read more

No UOAP Button or Magnet, Poseidon’s Fury Refurbishment Continues, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 1/3/22

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Happy New Year and welcome back to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort! The festive season is officially over and the parks will be transitioning into Universal’s Mardi Gras very shortly. Let’s jump right into some updates. No UOAP buttons or magnets will be given out for the month of January. Team members … Read more

New Jurassic World Pop! Loungefly Backpack, Marvel Comic Collection Appears, ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts House Mascots Plush, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 12/27/21

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It was an absolutely gorgeous day at the Universal Orlando Resort, even with the holiday crowds. We came across a couple of new updates around the parks. Let’s jump right in! We headed into Universal’s Islands of Adventure and found a colossal surprise.  You can now carry around your very own Blue with this new … Read more

Marvel Super Hero Island Boutique Reopens, Mistletoe Pines Village Tees, New Beetlejuice Meet & Greet Location, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 12/20/21

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Welcome to a very cloudy day at the Universal Orlando Resort! The holiday crowds have officially arrived, so let’s jump into a busy day around the parks.  The Boutique in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has officially reopened! The Boutique has now become a meet and greet area for guests to … Read more

Gremlins Loungefly Wallets, Shrek 4-D Farewell Tees, New Earl the Squirrel Meet and Greet Location, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 12/15/21

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Welcome to a very sunny December day at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s start our day off at Universal Studios Florida for some updates! Shrek 4-D Farewell Tees have arrived at Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe. The attraction will close permanently on January 10th, 2022. Make sure to grab your shirt before they are gone … Read more

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Meet and Greet, Camp Jurassic Refurbishment Returns, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 12/12/21

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Welcome to another beautiful December day at the Universal Orlando Resort! The weather wasn’t too hot, making it a perfect day to stroll around the parks. Let’s jump right into some updates! Construction walls have returned to the play area in Camp Jurassic at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The walls block off the first level … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/29/21 (Curious George Goes To Town Play Area Reopens, Construction Walls Removed at Camp Jurassic, King Kong Wax Figurine, and More)

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Welcome to another chilly November day at the Universal Orlando Resort. We have quite a few updates, so let’s jump right into our day at the parks! Starting our day off in Universal Studios Florida, we found that Curious George Goes To Town has reopened! The Curious George book in front of the entrance is … Read more