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PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure Interplanetary Passports Debut New Designs, Old Cards Retired at Universal Studios Florida

February 27, 2023

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

Construction Walls Up, Sign Covered as Most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone Now Permanently Closed at Universal Studios Florida

January 16, 2023

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

New E.T. Adventure Forest Candle, Spray, and Wax Melts at Universal Orlando Resort

December 17, 2022

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

PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure ‘At Home’ Merchandise Lands at Universal Studios Japan

November 23, 2022

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

RUMOR: Retro Tribute Store Featuring E.T., Jaws, & Back to the Future Coming to Universal Studios Florida This Summer

May 20, 2022May 18, 2022

Though not officially announced by Universal Orlando Resort yet, this summer’s Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida will reportedly be retro-themed. The store will be inspired by classic films like “E.T.,” “Jaws,” and “Back to the Future.” Merchandise debuted at Universal Studios Hollywood earlier this week and it’s likely we will see the same on … Read more

Ceiling Refurbishment Complete in E.T. Adventure Pre-Show Rooms at Universal Studios Florida

February 19, 2022

Earlier this month, we reported that two-thirds of the E.T. Adventure pre-show room was blocked with tarps while the ceiling was refurbished. The refurbishment is now complete and all three doors to the pre-show are now being used. Guests are split into three different groups to enter the pre-show. The ceiling before the pre-show is … Read more

2022 Mardi Gras Begins, Car Catches Fire in Valet Parking Lot, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (1/31/22-2/06/22)

February 6, 2022

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for January 31 – February 6, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Universal … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘E.T.’ T-shirt Crash Lands at Universal Studios Florida

February 6, 2022

At Universal Studios Florida today, we spotted a new t-shirt featuring the most lovable extra-terrestrial of all time, E.T.! We found it in the gift shop at the exit of E.T. Adventure. E.T. T-shirt – $27 This white tee features a silhouette of E.T. in various shades of blue. The famous bicycle scene of E.T. … Read more

PHOTOS: Most of E.T. Adventure Pre-Show Room Blocked by Tarps for Refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida

February 5, 2022

Most of the E.T. Adventure pre-show room is now blocked off by tarps as the ceiling is refurbished. Thankfully, the ride remains open. E.T. Adventure is in the Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. Usually, guests would be let through all three of these doors into the pre-show room, separated into three groups by … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jaws, Kongfrontation, Back to the Future: The Ride, and E.T. Adventure Candles at Universal Orlando Resort

January 21, 2022

In addition to new Mardi Gras candles, Universal Orlando Resort has four new candles inspired by some of their classic attractions. The candles are inspired by Kongfrontation, Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, and E.T. Adventure. We found all four in Islands of Adventure Trading Company. The Green Planet E.T. Adventure Candle – $20 Each … Read more

PHOTOS: New Retro Universal Studios Florida Coins Featuring Back to the Future, E.T., and More Debut at CityWalk

December 24, 2021

Recently, fans of Universal Studios Florida’s history have been blessed with tons of retro-inspired merchandise, and it seems like the nostalgia trip isn’t over yet! A new set of four coins, drawing inspiration from attractions past and present, is now available at the Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk Orlando. Each coin sells for $5.00, or … Read more

Universal Studios Florida Closes E.T. Adventure to Pay Respects to Ride Lead

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021

Universal Studios Florida closed one of their main attractions today to honor ride lead Michael “Skip” Skipper who had passed away the previous night. On the evening of July 4th, Skipper, who worked at Jaws as well as E.T.; and his son, Mikey, were heading home from a 4th of July celebration with family when … Read more

2021 First Quarter Injury Report Released for Orlando Theme Parks, Includes Kilimanjaro Safaris, The Incredible Hulk, Gran Fiesta Tour, and More

April 19, 2021

The first injury report for Orlando theme parks has been released for 2021, including injuries from January to March. The injuries reported are listed below. Walt Disney World EPCOT Gran Fiesta Tour (02/15/21): A 69-year-old female guest injured her ankle Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safaris (03/13/21): A 72-year-old female guest became ill while riding the … Read more

REVIEW: E.T. “I’ll Be Right Here” Chocolate Crunch Sundae Has Us Flying High at Universal Studios Japan

April 10, 2021

With the 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration underway at Universal Studios Japan, a number of snacks paying tribute to the park’s opening day attractions are available at the aptly-named NO LIMIT! Market in the park’s New York area, from a delicious Terminator 2: 3-D black pepper bun to a questionable Back to the Future: The … Read more

PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure Now Loading Every Row at Universal Studios Florida

March 18, 2021

As spring break crowds ramp up, the Universal Studios Resort in Orlando has reached capacity in some form for several days in a row. In an attempt to offset the extremely long wait times and crowds, multiple attractions are no longer utilizing physical distancing while riding. The Transformers attraction started seating guests in every row … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Universal Studios Florida Retro Attraction Christmas Ornaments Debut at Universal Orlando Resort

October 11, 2020

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It’s time to deck the halls with Jaws and holly. Continuing with this year’s Universal Studios Florida retro attraction collection, a new series of Christmas ornaments has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, celebrating both classic and extinct attractions such as Back to the Future: The Ride, Jaws, E.T. Adventure, and Kongfrontation. Kongfrontation Ornament – $18.00 … Read more