A new King Kong collectible medallion has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, and we recently spotted it in CityWalk. Kong Medallion at the Universal Legacy Store Collectible medallions are becoming a very popular souvenir lately and Universal Orlando has a few different machines across the resort for them. The machine that’s located inside the Legacy … Read more
The construction walls have finally been removed in Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida revealing new snack stands called 57 Fare and Avenue Eats. The snack stands are now open with new menus. 57 Fare Just a few months ago, we reported that construction walls were erected around the old pizza and popcorn stands in … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Spring Break rush has arrived and we’re ready to take on the crowds and the parks today. It’s a hot, sunny day today with no rain in the forecast. And people are coming out in full force to enjoy the parks. The smell … Read more
The Universal Legacy Store in Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk now has two models of the defunct Kongfrontation ride on display. These models can be found in glass cases atop merchandise displays. Kongfrontation was Universal’s original King Kong ride. Guests rode an aerial tram through New York City scenes during King Kong’s attack as they tried … Read more
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
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
A new King Kong Mold-A-Rama machine has been installed in the Universal Legacy Store at Universal Orlando Resort CityWalk. As we’ve shown you with other Mold-A-Rama machines, this allows you to create your own small figurine for $6. Don’t worry “Jaws” fans: the “Jaws” machine is still in the store, back-to-back with this one. The … Read more
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
Following the debut of the Frankenstein Monster face mask announced last week, Universal Studios Florida released new retro attraction face masks for Earthquake: The Big One, Kongfrontation and E.T. Adventure Ride. Each mask has the attraction logo or character associated with the ride above the nostalgic neon Universal Studios Florida marquee, which we’ve seen on … Read more
The movie magic of Universal Studios Florida’s early years is now showing on a new on-demand phone case at Universal Orlando Resort. The case is available for multiple generations of iPhone and Samsung devices, including: iPhone 6/6S/7/8 iPhone 6+/6S+/7+/8+ iPhone X/XS/11 Pro iPhone XS/11 iPhone XS Max/11 Pro Max Samsung S7 Samsung S7 Edge Samsung … Read more
If you miss the old Universal Studios Florida, then you will want to pick up this brand new set of buttons celebrating the park’s 30th anniversary. Four of the six buttons feature imagery from classic or extinct attractions. (If you’re having a bit of deja vu, it’s because the set first arrived as a Universal … Read more
For three decades, Universal Studios Florida has been the place to “Ride the Movies.” And to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the park’s collection of retro merchandise featuring the classic marquee logo has arrived on Universal Orlando’s website! The collection features iconography from such beloved attractions past and present as Jaws, Back to the Future: The … Read more
In celebration of Universal Studios Orlando 30th anniversary, the park has been rolling out lots of nostalgic merchandise celebrating the classic attractions Universal has become known for. Today, we’ve found more nostalgic merchandise in the form of glass cups. Back to the Future The Ride, Jaws, E.T. Adventure and Kongfrontation! each received a special glass … Read more