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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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