Hooray for beignets! Universal Orlando Resort has finally announced the full list of menus for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024. Food and drink will be available for purchase from booths set up around the park. Take a look at some of the new and returning items. Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of … Read more
This year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store facade has been completed at Universal Studios Florida. New details have gone up since our last update, giving us a better idea of the theme we can expect for this year’s event. Get ready to board the P.S. Songbird for a river cruise! Mardi Gras Tribute Store The store … Read more
A new collection and display from the House of MinaLima is now at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. House of MinaLima The display is in the Harry Potter section of the store, which takes up its own room at the far end nearest to Universal Studios Florida. The closest entrance … Read more
DreamWorks Land is scheduled to open this year at Universal Studios Florida, so we’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction. A few things are visible over the construction walls, including the large tree stump that will be part of Shrek’s Swamp. Over the construction walls, we can see the large tree stump is … Read more
Shakes Malt Shoppe is one of our favorite things about Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Whether you’re taking a break from the pool or grabbing a couple of scoops after a day in the parks, Shakes Malt Shoppe has a variety of sweets to satisfy everyone. Shakes Malt Shoppe For adults over the age of … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has replaced Elle King with Nessa Barrett on the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024 at Universal Studios Florida. Elle King Replaced on Mardi Gras Concert Lineup King was originally scheduled to perform on February 17. Barrett is now listed on the Mardi Gras schedule. King, 34, … Read more
Get ready for a two-month-long cruise full of dancing, jazz, food, and other entertainment! The Mardi Gras Tribute Store facade has started to go up at Universal Studios Florida. Before closing, the Holiday Tribute Store hinted at Tribute River Cruises being the theme for this year’s Mardi Gras Tribute Store. Now, we have our first … Read more
Comcast released its Q4 2023 earnings report revealing an increase in revenue for Universal theme parks, although lower revenue for Universal Orlando Resort. Comcast Q4 2023 Earnings Report The increase is 12.2 percent, from $2.11 billion to $2.37 billion. Comcast attributes the increase to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The land soft-opened in … Read more
Though “Jurassic World Dominion” was supposedly the last film in the “Jurassic World” franchise, another is currently in development with David Koepp writing the screenplay. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively broke the news. “Jurassic World 4” Koepp wrote the original 1993 “Jurassic Park” film and its first sequel “Jurassic Park: The Lost World.” Frank Marshall and … Read more
Monday, January 22, 2024, was the final day of operation for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan. Last summer, Universal Studios Japan announced that the ride would be closing permanently after 20 years of operation. The theme park celebrated the final months of the ride with “Final Campaign” Spider-Man merchandise … Read more
There’s just something about the smell of hot plastic coming from the Mold-A-Rama machine that brings back memories. Guests visiting Universal Orlando have been able to take home their own plastic souvenir figures over the last few years with various machines located around the resort. Now, it appears these plastic souvenirs might be a thing … Read more
Universal Studios Florida has started to set up for this year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. The event starts on February 3, 2024 and food booths have arrived around the park. The menus have not been announced, but the map has been released with all of the food locations. Universal Mardi Gras 2024 … Read more
Whether you’re riding the floats or catching the beads, the parade is a must when visiting Universal Studios Florida during Mardi Gras. Every year, several of our favorite parade floats return alongside all-new themed floats. This year’s Mardi Gras theme will be inspired by the elements. Mardi Gras Parade Theme We can see the influence … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood announced new Pass Member Bonus Benefits coming next month. A new magnet, secret menu items, and a scavenger hunt will be available to passholders from February 1 through March 13, 2024. Universal Studios Hollywood Pass Member Bonus Benefits Pass Member Scavenger Hunt Beginning on February 1, Pass Members can download the Pass … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is currently offering Florida and Georgia residents a “buy a day, get 2 days free” ticket deal. Universal Orlando Resort Ticket Deal The deal is available on a 2-park, 1-day park-to-park ticket, which includes access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. When Florida and Georgia residents purchase one of … Read more
UPDATE: Elle King has been replaced by Nessa Barrett for the February 17 performance. Let the good times roll! Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the concert lineup for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2024. Take a look at the full concert lineup for Universal Studios Florida. Grab some beignets and enjoy the live … Read more
