Welcome home, you’ve arrived! The E.T. Adventure is a beloved, fan-favorite ride at Universal Studios Florida and an original opening day attraction. Guests looking to save E.T. this spring will want to take note that the attraction will be closing for a brief refurbishment in May. E.T. Adventure Temporarily Closing Guests visiting Universal Studios Florida … Read more
After a limited-time New Year’s event featuring Universal’s World-Famous Studio Tour, Minecraft has announced a new Universal Studios Experience DLC is now available. Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience DLC The trailer for the DLC features blocky re-creations of Universal Studios rides both current and extinct, including Jurassic World – The Ride, Back to the Future: … Read more
The E.T. Adventure is an original opening day attraction at Universal Studios Florida and holds a special place in the hearts of guests. This ride is dated, in a nostalgic way, which really adds to its charm. Over the years, fans have made it very clear that they cherish this attraction. Anytime we see it … Read more
Last month, the E.T.’s Toy Closet and the attraction entrance reopened, but construction walls blocked the exit and a majority of the pathway in front of the restrooms. On July 26, construction walls came down, revealing newly refreshed pavement and planters at the exit of the E.T. Adventure. As you approach the area, you’ll notice … Read more
The main entrance of E.T. Adventure and the E.T. Toy Closet gift shop have reopened in Universal Studios Florida as construction walls have shifted. Much of this area was previously blocked by construction walls. They have now been pushed back closer to what was once Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. The walls are decorated with DreamWorks characters, … Read more
The E.T. Adventure pre-show has returned to the Universal Studios Florida attraction. It was suspended when construction began near the ride’s entrance. Construction is still ongoing, but guests can enjoy the pre-show again. Guests entering the ride are still re-routed through the exit of the attraction back to the regular entrance. The “E.T.” movie posters … Read more
While E.T.’s Toy Closet at Universal Studios Florida is closed for construction, E.T. merchandise has moved to stands outside Animal Actors On Location! E.T. Merchandise The two stands are outside the theater and construction walls that surround the remnants of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. E.T. Adventure remains open, but the main entrance is blocked by construction … Read more
A new E.T. 40th anniversary medallion is available at a machine in the Universal Legacy Store at Universal Orlando Resort. E.T. 40th Anniversary Medallion The Universal Legacy Store is in CityWalk, and the medallions machine can be found between the entrance doors inside. There are four medallion designs available in the machine. They are $5 … Read more
The E.T. Adventure is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida and has been getting some much needed updates lately. Unfortunately, the latest update has been the removal of a small “forest” at the exit of the attraction. This area is starting to look a lot different now! Deforestation at the E.T. … Read more
It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back and ready to check out what’s happening today. There’s been some updates to Villain-Con, so let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida to see what’s new. The anticipation has been growing for the new attraction. We’ve been watching the entrance take … Read more
More construction walls have gone up in the land formerly known as Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida, this time at the exit of E.T. Adventure. There was previously a small forest of trees outside E.T. Adventure and E.T.’s Toy Closet, but most of the trees have been removed and blue walls surround the … Read more
Last year, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” celebrated its 40th anniversary, but E.T. Adventure in Universal Studios Florida was stuck in the past with posters for the film’s 30th anniversary still up in the queue. The posters have finally been replaced with more general “E.T.” posters, including artwork that matches the new interplanetary passport cards. These posters … Read more
The interplanetary passports for E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida have a new design and the old cards have been retired. New E.T. Adventure Interplanetary Passports Guests traveling via bicycle to help E.T. find Magdol, Tikli, and Orbidon and save the Green Planet can’t go without an interplanetary passport. After the preshow featuring Steven Spielberg … Read more
It’s the end of an era at Universal Studios Florida, as overnight, construction walls are now up around most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. A number of the land’s offerings, which include Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination, and Shrek & Donkey’s Meet & Greet, held their final day … Read more
Channel the forest scent from E.T. Adventure with a new candle, room spray, and wax melts available at Universal Orlando Resort. These three are available in E.T.’s Toy Closet at the exit of the famous Universal Studios Florida attraction. These “ExtraTerrestrial Forest” products are all made by the Magic Candle Company. ExtraTerrestrial Forest Candle – … Read more
Phone home! Or phone Osaka at least, to see a new line of E.T.-themed merchandise which has landed at Universal Studios Japan! It’s quite a shocker to see new E.T. merchandise here in Osaka, as the ride closed more than a decade ago to be replaced with Space Fantasy: The Ride. So let’s head out … Read more