The holidays are beginning to arrive at Universal Orlando Resort, with the first Christmas decorations going up in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is now adorned with garland and wreaths. Guests entering Hogsmeade from The Lost Continent will feel the Christmas spirit right away with garland trimming the … Read more
As we get closer and closer to the holidays, more and more Who-liday decorations are being added to Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The LED trees have returned and we can’t wait for when they light up at night. Cute little ornaments have been added to some of the Seuss trees. The Lorax … Read more
It may still be October, but the holidays are beginning at Universal Orlando Resort. Christmas decorations have begun to appear at Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The awnings above the entrance turnstiles have garland adorned with ornaments and other baubles. Garland is also wrapped around lampposts. For now, there is mostly just … Read more
Caro-Seuss-el at Universal’s Islands of Adventure closed for refurbishment in early August. Since then, the ride has been surrounded by construction walls and scrims, obscuring work from view. We can see through some of the scrim and noticed sections of pink roofing broken along the edge. The broken roofing can be seen through the grey … Read more
What better way to treat yourself on a hot day than with a refreshing frozen beverage? Make it a Frozen Rosé, and it’s even more marvelous. Islands of Adventure is full of hidden gems, including this delightful Frozen Rosé available from the Cotton Candy stand in Marvel Super Hero Island. Frozen Rosé – $13.99 This … Read more
Since our visit yesterday, even more Who-liday decorations have been hung around Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. We already saw the garland wrapped around the entrance archway. There are a few Christmas trees in planters along the walkway. Poles wrapped in garland and topped with wreaths also line the path. They have red … Read more
Cindy Lou Who isn’t singing “Where are you Christmas?” yet, but we’ve found it! The Whos down in Whoville have begun to “trim up the trees with Christmas stuff” in Seuss Landing at Universal Orlando Resort. The Grinchiest time of year is almost here. With holiday celebrations beginning on November 13, the new decor may … Read more
Whenever anyone asks us where to get the best drinks at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, we always point them in the direction of the Watering Hole in Jurassic Park. This little stand serves up some delicious mixed cocktails and frozen drinks, but a brand new beverage has joined the pack. After the food offerings were … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. It was a perfect day to enjoy some rides and shop around the parks. We noticed a bit of refurbishments happening around the parks, so let’s jump right into some updates! It was a very strange and unusual weekend at Universal Orlando Resort as two … Read more
Three new Universal Studios keychains have arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We found these at the Jurassic Outfitters store in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Advenure. The store is also home to lots of Jurassic Park merchandise. Universal Studios Keychain – $12 The keychains come in blue, black, and rose gold colors. They are … Read more
Construction walls are up outside Honk Honkers in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure as repainting begins on the building façade. We saw crew members going up and down in a cherry-picker vehicle to work on the building. The tarp they are adjusting in the picture above is to protect some areas from paint … Read more
After closing in August for refurbishment, the Camp Jurassic play area in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reopened. Some work is still being completed, however. There are still construction walls throughout much of Camp Jurassic. Initially, we were able to see over some walls to the skull slide below. Construction materials were also visible. The … Read more
It’s amazing what something as simple as getting new plastic cups can do for the theming at a theme park. In this case, we are talking about the new Jurassic World plastic cups that your drinks now come in at Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Resort. They are new clear plastic cups with the Jurassic … Read more
After abruptly closing earlier this month due to badly-needed structural repairs, the Caro-Seuss-el refurbishment is underway in earnest. We stopped by Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure to check in on the progress. The Caro-Seuss-el is a fun twist on the classic carrousel, with a multicolored menagerie of fantastical creatures. The creatures have been … Read more
After a lengthy closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dinosaur geneticists have returned to the Discovery Center in Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. And with the return of the geneticists, they can once again get back to work bringing dinosaurs to life for Jurassic Park. A baby velociraptor hatched for the first time … Read more
More Halloween Horror Nights merchandise has arrived at the new All Hallows Eve Boutique. The Universal’s Islands of Adventure store fittingly opened on Friday the 13th. The new merchandise includes a “Frankenstein” jean jacket, a “The Bride of Frankenstein Lives” glass, a chocolate bar, and fudge. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Frankenstein Jean Jacket — … Read more
