Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland U.S.A. has been under refurbishment for a few months now. A week ago, the refurbishment took over the right side of the entrance deck. Construction walls and scrim now surround a corner of the neighboring Dino-Bite Snacks. The right side of the entrance deck has seemingly been completed, and walls now surround … Read more
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida steps off today, and we’re here to soak it all in. In addition to the best parade at Universal Orlando, a fantastical float factory Tribute Store, and returning menu favorites, a few new offerings have popped up. We stopped by the new Fusion: Machine Planet booth to sample the … Read more
While Annual Passholder Freestyle cups are still available at Universal Orlando Resort, they are no longer buy one, get one. The cups had been available as BOGO for almost a year. How do you feel about this change? Let us know in the comments.
Mardi Gras 2022 food booths have begun to open at Universal Studios Florida. Our favorite arepas have returned, as have yucca fries with a new Chimichurri sauce. This food truck is in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. Menu for the Arepas Food Truck at Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Food … Read more
A new “Goosebumps” original series has been picked up by Disney+. The new series has been in the works for a few years now. Nick Stoller and Rob Letterman will be the writers and executive producers. Letterman, who directed the 2015 “Goosebumps” feature film, will direct the first episode. Neal H. Moritz, producer of the … Read more
Mardi Gras 2022 kicks off today, Saturday, February 5 and runs through April 24 at Universal Studios Florida. Food booths are scattered throughout the park with options from different cultures. Italy returns this year with a new twist on last year’s arancini. Menu for Italy Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 Food: 🆕 Tomato Basil Arancini: … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort’s biggest party of the year began today as Mardi Gras kicked off for the season. Some folks took the party a bit too far, however, leading to involvement from the local police department. An adult was charged for giving beer to underage children in Springfield, USA. The alcohol was served to the … Read more
Krewe Crawl is back for Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida. Through this self-guided walking tour of the park, guests get to experience different Mardi Gras mask-themed art installations, then collect a prize for visiting all the locations. We picked up a map at the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida. It is … Read more
A new MagicBand featuring Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” is now available at Walt Disney World. We first found it in Frontier Trading Post at Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition Tiana MagicBand – $39.99 The box has a mint green lid, with Tiana pictured among pink and white flowers. One side of the box says … Read more
Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is finally getting (some) shade. Over at Woody’s Lunch Box, the seating area is being expanded and a shade structure has been installed. Like much of the land, the shade is being supported by poles resembling K’NEX pieces. New yellow pieces have been installed at an angle between … Read more
The mild and wild Bloody Mary cocktails have returned to Mardi Gras for 2022 at Universal Studios Florida! Now in their own booth, you can pick your spice level and enjoy. Menu for Bloody Mary’s for Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Beverages: Bloody Mary, Mild: Traditional Bloody Mary spiked with New Amsterdam Vodka … Read more
A few weeks ago, registration opened for the opportunity to ride a Mardi Gras parade float this season at Universal Studios Florida. Mardi Gras celebrations have now officially begun, and guests can join a virtual line for the opportunity to ride a float. Information and registration for the virtual line are available in the Universal … Read more
A new figure of “Harry Potter” character, Dobby, is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found him in the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk. Dobby Figure – $45 Dobby is in the same pillowcase shirt he wears in the movies. He moves and makes sounds when you press on his chest. He speaks four different … Read more
A new Dooney & Bourke collection is coming soon to Walt Disney World. This collection of bags and MagicBand is called “The Disney Steeds,” featuring all the animated Disney horses. The collection was on display in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom, where it will be released on Monday, February 7. The base of the MagicBand … Read more
In addition to the four large figures and the mystery pins, there are now mystery boxes of small figurines inspired by the Disney Fab 50 statues. The first series of mystery boxes include ten of the 50 figurines and we found them for sale at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Fab 50 Series 1 Mystery … Read more
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is closed today, February 5, and will remain closed tomorrow, February 6, due to cold weather. The park reopened on January 2 after being closed for nearly two years but was ultimately closed most days in January due to low temperatures. We may see a similar pattern in February.