We learned back in November that Universal Orlando Resort’s contract with Ben & Jerry’s had ended when Schwab’s Pharmacy reopened serving Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Since then, we’ve been keeping an eye on the old Ben & Jerry’s shop as it was remodeled to become a Häagen-Dazs location, and it opened today. On the sidewalk, the … Read more
Welcome to another slow weekday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. As we arrived, the Prime Parking had returned to the older way and we were directed to level 3 of the parking garage. Hello, Jaws 313. We started our day off at Universal Studios Florida where we started our day with some Traditional Coquito. … Read more
The holiday weekend is upon us, and we’re ready for the next few days to be busy. Although the parks have been pretty quiet lately, we noticed more crowds Friday, even though wait times were low all around the parks. Let’s make our way to Universal Studios Florida first to see what’s new. The parks … Read more
It’s cold day today, but we’re back at the Universal Orlando Resort to scope out all the latest changes around the parks. It’s an exciting day with all the Mardi Gras announcements (including menus and Tribute Store) made by Universal, so we’re ready for all that is to come. We started our day at Universal … Read more
Welcome to a chilly winter day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived to find low crowds and made our way through CityWalk towards Islands of Adventure first. The cooler weather and potential rain early in the day seemed to be keeping the crowds away. These are the kind of days we love to … Read more
Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve been noticing a steady increase in guests leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, but nothing too crazy. We decided to switch things up today and start our morning over at Islands of Adventure. As soon as we arrived in Jurassic Park, we discovered … Read more
Schwab’s Pharmacy in Universal Studios Florida has reopened. This soda-fountain ice cream shop is across from The Bourne Stuntacular in the park’s Hollywood area. Fans might be sad to hear, however, that Schwab’s is no longer selling Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and will instead be serving Haagen-Dazs from now on. According to Team Members, … Read more
If you’re looking for even more shopping, dining, and lodging options near Walt Disney World, look no further than Flamingo Crossings, a mixed-use center owned by the resort itself. Right on the western edge of property, Flamingo Crossings has been the latest construction site for new hotels and retail offerings, including the new Target store … Read more