REVIEW: Secret Menu ‘Sparkler Spritz’ From Cafe 4 at Universal Orlando Resort

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There are a some secret menu drinks available at Universal Orlando Resort this season. In Universal’s Islands of Adventure, guests can get the Sparkler Spritz from the secret menu of Cafe 4 in Marvel Super Hero Island. To get this drink, simply ask for it by name. Secret Menu Sparkler Spritz — $7.00 Electrifying combination … Read more

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reopens Following Hurricane Ian

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After some sections of track were reportedly flooded, the Incredible Hulk Coaster has reopened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure following Hurricane Ian. Earlier today, Team Members were running empty cars this afternoon for testing. Photos circulated online of water covering this section of track that dips into a concrete trench in the lagoon. Water has … Read more

Man Sneaks Into Closed Bar, Pours Himself a Drink, and Gets Arrested at Volcano Bay, Sahara Traders Gets A New LookAhead of Revenge of the Mummy Reopening, & More: UPNT Weekly Recap (7/11/22-7/17/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for July 11 – July 17, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

Construction Walls Removed From Revenge of the Mummy in Universal Studios Florida, Construction Continues on Classic Monsters Ride at Epic Universe, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (7/4/22-7/10/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for July 4 – July 10, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

Thunder Falls Terrace, Captain America Diner, and More Revert to Mobile Order Only at Universal Orlando Resort

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Quick-service restaurants at Universal Orlando Resort have reverted to using only mobile ordering again. Some are table-service mobile ordering, while some are pick-up. When Universal Orlando Resort reopened in June 2020, quick-service restaurants were all using an updated version of mobile ordering to curb lines and enforce physical distancing. By June 2021, mobile ordering was … Read more

New ‘Harry Potter’ Loungefly Backpack, Construction Walls Around Hogwarts Express, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 2/7/22

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Welcome to a very cloudy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. There’s a chance of rain, so grab your umbrellas and let’s head into the parks! We stopped in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk and found these new ‘Harry Potter’ Diagon Alley Loungefly bags. The sparkle design on the back is super cute. Get … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Super Hero Motorcade Returns to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After 688 days, the stars of Marvel Super Hero Island are once again taking to the streets with the return of the Super Hero Motorcade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Team Members were excited to see the motorcade return, happily sharing just how long it had been since the last time it had been performed. … Read more

PHOTOS: Boutique Reopens as New Indoor Marvel Character Meet-and-Greet at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The boutique on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reopened without any boutique items and is now being used as a meet-and-greet location. A sign outside lets guests know about the meet-and-greet. Different characters rotate throughout the day. It will open at 10:00 a.m. daily with approximately 25 minute sets. It … Read more

PHOTOS: Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon Characters Making Non-Distanced Appearances in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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More and more characters are appearing up-close again at Universal Orlando Resort. Whos have been freely walking around Seuss Landing for the holidays and we recently spotted Beetlejuice interacting with guests at Universal Studios Florida. We found more non-distanced characters in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. On Marvel Super Hero Island, Captain America and Wolverine are … Read more

REVIEW: Frozen Rosé is a Marvelous Way To Treat Yourself on a Hot Day at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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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

PHOTOS: New Marvel Superhero Jerseys at Universal Orlando Resort

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Four new jerseys inspired by different Marvel superheroes are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve found these at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, as well as in the Marvel section of other stores throughout Universal Orlando Resort. Spider-Man Jersey – $57 Each jersey has a logo for the hero on the front. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Storm Force Accelatron Reopens at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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After being closed for almost a year, Storm Force Accelatron has reopened on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction opened with the rest of the park after the COVID-19 related closure last year but closed again along with several other attractions in August 2020. There was a 35 minute wait … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Double Crunch Fried Chicken Sandwich Saves the Day at Captain America Diner in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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He’s the star-spangled man with a plan, and a new menu item! Captain America Diner at Marvel Super Hero Island is now offering a double crunch chicken sandwich, and we stopped by for lunch at Universal’s Islands of Adventure to try it out. Double Crunch Chicken Sandwich Platter – $12.99 The platter comes with fries, … Read more

PHOTOS: Spider-Man Indoor Meet and Greet, Photo-Op Swings Back Into Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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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

PHOTOS: Amazingly Themed “Jurassic Park”, MARVEL, and Seuss Christmas Trees, Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The magic of the holiday season continues to make its way across Universal’s Islands of Adventure as more locations around the park are decorated from the season. In addition to more at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing, we’ve got our first look at décor in The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more

PHOTOS: New U•Rest Area Opens in Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Amidst large Labor Day crowds, Universal has opened a new U-Rest area in Toon Lagoon. U-Rest locations are places where capacity is more limited so guests can remove face coverings while social distancing. This new U-Rest area is across from the Toon Lagoon Games carnival area, near Marvel Super Hero Island. A large sign directs … Read more