PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/28/22 (Deliveries from Earl’s Tree Farm, Gluten Free Alcoholic Drinks, Christmas Decorations in the Wizarding World, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a rainy October day, but the grey skies set the mood for spooky season. Let’s grab our umbrellas and head on into the parks to see what’s new today. It started raining as soon as we arrived at the park, but this might … Read more

Christmas 2022 Teaser Added to Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

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A new prop teasing the 2022 Christmas Tribute Store has been added to the Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. The teaser can be found in the Eerie Emporium at the exit of the Tribute Store. On the counter is a faux catalog for The Tribute Department Store’s pre-holiday bonanza. The … Read more

2021 Holiday Tribute Store Props Moved to Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Props from the 2021 Holiday Tribute Store have been moved into the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We immediately recognized this giant nutcracker and the shelves around him from the Tribute Store. He’s surrounded by wooden and vintage-style toys. There’s a wooden castle, cars, and a dinosaur. A white rocking … Read more

REVIEW: Snow Globe Cake from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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Sweet treats are everywhere now that the holidays have arrived here at Universal Orlando Resort. The Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida has an impressive case of snacks, but the adorable snow globe cakes caught our eye. They come in vanilla, chocolate, or red velvet flavors with different fun scenes. We liked the winter … Read more

PHOTOS: New Holiday Apparel, Ornament, and U-Designs at Universal Orlando Resort

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Santa has dropped off some new holiday merchandise in Universal Orlando Resort. We found these items in the Universal Studios Store and Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Holiday Parade Tee – $28 This tee features a snow-covered Universal Studios Florida marquee and images from Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s. A tag in the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/9/21 (Earl the Squirrel Merchandise Appears, Holiday Tribute Store Facade Takes Shape, New Jurassic Park Apple Watch Band, Bourne Stuntacular Special Agent ID Cards, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a beautiful day and we’re ready to check out all the parks have to offer. Let’s jump right in and find out what’s happening today. We arrived bright and early and made our way over to Universal Studios Florida first. The Holiday Tribute Store facade is starting to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Earl the Squirrel Shirts, Treats, and UOAP Merchandise Makes the Holidays Merry and Nutty at the Universal Orlando Resort

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The holidays are always merry and nutty with Earl the Squirrel. Even more new merchandise has arrived, including Annual Passholder exclusive UOAP items. Earl is a legend around here and we’re excited to see him return in full force on tons of new merchandise. Take a look at the latest merchandise to hit the shelves … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Tree and Holiday Tribute Store Receive More Decorations at Universal Studios Florida

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The giant Christmas tree and the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida have both received more decorations overnight, including Earl the squirrel taking his place within the tree (spoiler warning for his location!). The tree can be found in the New York area of the park. It’s surrounded by hat-topped streetlamps. The tree is … Read more

PHOTOS: Holiday Tribute Store Façade Installed at Universal Studios Florida

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The façade for this year’s Holiday Tribute Store has been installed at Universal Studios Florida. This year, the façade resembles a red barn or stable. The façade has white trim and windows. “Tribute Store” is in white lettering above the entrance. An exact opening date for the store has not been announced, but holiday festivities … Read more

PHOTOS: Holiday Tribute Store Returning to Universal Studios Florida, Guests Can Get Photo on Earl the Squirrel’s ‘Wall O’ Fame’

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A sign at Universal Studios Florida today confirms the Holiday Tribute Store will officially be returning for its second year. And just like with this year’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, guests can be a part of the store. The sign outside the Tribute Store was advertising the opportunity to add your face to Earl … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/3/20 (UOAP Churro Heart Button, Even More Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, CityWalk Updates, Seasonal Treats, and More)

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We’re back at Universal Orlando to check in on all the latest updates. As we made our way into CityWalk, we noticed some bright new colors along the ground. They’ve started to freshen up the faded colors on the pavement in CityWalk. It’s only a small section, but it looks like they might continue to … Read more

PHOTOS: Ring in the Holidays with a NEW Earl the Squirrel Mug at Universal Studios Florida

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While we’ve enjoyed the Macy’s balloons and a new tour, it’s clear that the breakout star of the holidays at Universal Studios Florida this year has been Earl the Squirrel. And now, you can take him home, so to speak, with a brand new mug! The mug features the excited squirrel in his Tree Farm … Read more

REVIEW: Gingerbread Whoopie Pie from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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It wouldn’t be the holidays without gingerbread, but the Holiday Tribute Store has put a twist on this traditional favorite. Inside the final room of the Tribute Store, you’ll find a display case full of Earl the Squirrel’s Sweet Treatz. We knew we had to make it through all of these seasonal snacks, but we … Read more

REVIEW: Earl the Squirrel’s Maple Pecan Sticky Bunz from the Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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The holiday snacks keep on coming, and after completing the Holiday Treat Trail, we set our sights on the Holiday Tribute Store. We decided to grab one of Earl’s Maple Pecan Sticky Bunz to start our day at Universal Studios Florida. Even through our face mask, we could smell the aroma of maple pecans. Fresh, … Read more

REVIEW: Fantastic New Vegan Reindeer Brownie will Sleigh You at the Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall the most famous Vegan Reindeer Brownie of all? There are many delicious holiday treats inside the Holiday Tribute Store, but one adorable little reindeer face caught our attention. The Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store offered … Read more

REVIEW: Deck the Halls with Delicious New Cookie Dough Christmas Trees at the Holiday Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida

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If you typically leave out milk and cookies for Santa, you may want to switch it up this year and leave out some of these adorable Cookie Dough Christmas Trees from the Holiday Tribute Store. They’re available in chocolate and white chocolate, and since we’re dreaming of a white Christmas here in Florida, we decided … Read more