This afternoon while pondering lunch in the park, we took to our Universal Orlando app to browse a few mobile ordering options. To our surprise, we noticed almost all options have now been removed. Volcano Bay now only allows mobile ordering for those who have rented a premium seating upgrade. There are now only two … Read more
Happy Pride Month! This afternoon we decided to get into the holiday spirit a little earlier by stopping into the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe, and we found an awesome tribute to Pride month out on display on the counter. Check out our photos below. Display Pride Month Director’s Clapboard – $49.95 A director’s clapboard … Read more
Since its opening in 2019, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has seen steady high demand (and wait times) from guests visiting the park. As of today, the ride once again offers a single rider option, which is great news for those looking to ride solo and experience a shorter wait. Unfortunately, the ride was down … Read more
With things returning to normal around the parks, unfortunately prices are not staying the same. While browsing a few wand shops this afternoon, we noticed that the prices of each style of wand (regular, interactive, and collectible) have all increased in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Take a look below at our findings. Recently … Read more
This morning during our way into the park, we stopped by the Islands of Adventure Trading Company to check out the new merchandise. To our surprise, we found Spirit Jersey-style shirts featuring the iconic Hogwarts Houses. Take a look below at these new styles. Ravenclaw Jersey – $65 Show off your intelligence, cleverness, and wit … Read more
With the grand opening of Velocicoaster today at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort also took the opportunity to entirely refresh their paper guide maps with a brand-new and more photorealistic art style. The new maps place a large emphasis on the show buildings of each attraction for some reason, particularly visible in the map … Read more
The Jurassic World VelociCoaster has hatched lots of new merchandise at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now one of our favorite collectible items is available. A new pressed penny celebrates the grand opening of the new coaster. We found the Jurassic World VelociCoaster Grand Opening pressed penny in a machine located near the restrooms. Three different … Read more
More guests can now take the 85-foot plunge on Jurassic Park River Adventure. The Universal’s Islands of Adventure attraction is now seating parties in each row. The change went into effect today. Guests queue for the attraction. The queue may move a bit faster today as the ride’s capacity has increased. This boat is not … Read more
A new Blue Churro is available from Natural Selections at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We have tasted our share of churros lately. Let’s see how this new offering stacks up against the competition. Natural selections is located in the Jurassic Park area. Blue Churro — $6.69 The Blue Churro replaces the sea salt s’mores churro … Read more
Our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has returned to his former location at the back of the Marvel Alternaverse Store. Located in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, this meet and greet location also offers a green screen photo opportunity. If you head to the left side of the Marvel Alternaverse Store, you’ll find … Read more
It’s the age of the Velociraptor over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and with it has come a herd of new Jurassic World merchandise. With the impending opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Universal has “spared no expense” with synergistic clothing and gear. Today, we found several new items that join the collection. Jurassic Park Face … Read more
Following Walt Disney World Resort’s announcement that they would be removing temperature checks from theme parks and resorts, Universal Orlando Resort is following suit. Universal Orlando Team Members confirmed that the temperature check stations will be removed from the parking garages and hotels at Universal Orlando Resort effective tomorrow, May 6th. The Orange County Health … Read more
With the grand opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster on the calendar for June 10th, we stopped by Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure today to check in on the dinosaurs. We found two new Jurassic World shirts on a break from watching the lucky Team Members preview the new ride. Jurassic World Mr. DNA … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity shortly after 11:00 AM today. As of the writing of this article, Universal Studios Florida continues to be open to new guests. Though Universal Studios Florida is currently open, it will likely reach capacity soon as well, as seems to be the trend on weekends. Guests can call … Read more
A few days ago, we heard from a Team Member that play areas at Universal Orlando Resort might be reopening soon. Now, for the first time in over a year, Camp Jurassic is open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. When we entered, we were given hand sanitizer. Team Members were also keeping track of how … Read more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 11:30 AM today. As of the writing of this article, Universal Studios Florida continues to welcome new guests. Though Universal Studios Florida is currently open, it will likely reach capacity soon as well, following the trend of what happened for eight consecutive days just under two … Read more