According to the Orlando Business Journal, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is considering the backing of a major Orlando transit expansion. Orlando Transit Expansion The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is the governing body which oversees the land of Walt Disney World Resort. The group is now considering the approval of a $500,000 support payment … Read more
Howdy! Today was a busy day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and in Disney Springs. I spotted tons of exotic animal friends, and there were a ton of new Disney open-edition pins released featuring some of our favorite pirates and villains. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Spring Break … Read more
“It’s Tough to Be a Bug” is now closed permanently. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests gathered in celebration of the show’s final moments. The final showing of “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” was today, March 16, 2025. Prior to the last showtime, guests surrounded the attraction before a Cast Member collected them into the … Read more
Additional work, including the installation of the dragon’s head, has nearly been completed on the sculpture in front of The Blue Dragon Restaurant. Blue Dragon Construction Bioreconstruct shared updated photos of the dragon on X. In our last photo update, we noted continued work on the dragon with additional panels being added overnight. The dragon … Read more
This year’s “secret” Mardi Gras coins being handed out by parade performers feature a nod the event’s 30th Anniversary. Each year, Universal Studios Florida guests may be surprised with “secret” coins given out by Mardi Gras Parade performers as they meet and greet prior to the parade. The coins are typically different each year. This … Read more
Additional concrete facade walls at Universal Studios Store have been painted blue after others recently received a fresh coat of bright yellow paint as expansion work continues in CityWalk. In our last update, black paneling had now been installed on the awning of the Universal Studios Store expansion. A coating of blue paint was also … Read more
Tiki-a-Go-Go is an annual event that brings together enthusiasts of Tiki culture, featuring a diverse array of presentations, performances, and immersive experiences. Scheduled for April 4-6, 2025 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, this year’s event will spotlight Disney’s profound influence on Tiki culture. Disney-Themed Presentations Among the exciting presentations, attendees can look … Read more
Breeze Airways, an airline know for its budget friendly flights, is adding two new non-stop flights to Orlando. The new flight offerings include Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday flights from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina (RDU) to the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Nonstop flights between the two cities will begin on May 9, 2025 and will start … Read more
Team Members are now sporting their brand new nametags at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Team Members Get New Nametags We previously reported a few months ago that all Universal Orlando Team Members would be recieving new nametags sometime in early 2025. Universal has dubbed this the “Stargazer” design. During our most recent trip, over half … Read more
Universal Volcano Bay will remain closed on Saturday, January 4 due to “inclement weather” in Central Florida. This announcement is following a two day closure on Thursday and Friday. Universal Volcano Bay Closed Universal Orlando Resort shared the update on Twitter (X): The waterpark has closed multiple times over the Fall due to lower temperatures in … Read more
Universal Volcano Bay will close on January 2 and 3 due to “inclement weather” in Central Florida. Universal Volcano Bay Closed Universal Orlando Resort shared the update on Twitter (X): The waterpark has closed multiple times over the Fall due to lower temperatures in the Central Florida area. Most recently, it was closed on December 21-22. … Read more
Universal Volcano Bay will close once again on December 21 and 22 due to “inclement weather” in the Central Florida area. Universal Volcano Bay Closed Universal Orlando Resort shared the update on Twitter (X): The waterpark has closed numerous times this season due to lower temperatures in the Central Florida area. Most recently, it was closed for … Read more
Despite Tropical Storm Sara missing the Orlando area, remnants of inclement weather are expected to hit the area on Thursday, November 22. In anticipation of the oncoming weather, Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Universal Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday and Friday, with an expected reopening on Saturday, November 23. The announcement came … Read more
With the Category 5 storm imminently approaching the Orlando area on Thursday, Disney has announced the cancelation of the Friday embarkation aboard the Disney Wish, which was set to depart from Port Canaveral on October 11. Disney announced a message to affected guests, explaining the weather conditions forecasted in the area and why it necessitated … Read more
The giant elevated traffic circle near Universal Epic Universe has begun to take shape, with Universal hoping the road improvements will improve traffic flow from other theme parks. Epic Universe Traffic Circle Earlier this month, aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared photos of the Orlando traffic circle under construction. The large raised circle is part of road … Read more
Motorcoach company RedCoach has launched a new route connecting Atlanta to Orlando, ideal for travelers visiting the theme park capital of the world. RedCoach Launches New Atlanta to Orlando Route The new service is operating seven days a week. The inaugural route kicked off on February 22 from Orlando to Atlanta, with reciprocal service starting … Read more