Brown Derby Temporary Prop Shop Closes at Universal Studios Florida

The Brown Derby Hat Shop in Universal Studios Florida has closed again after hosting a limited-time prop shop for the holiday season. The windows are covered with curtains, so guests can’t see inside. The awning remains. It was removed during the previous refurbishment but returned once the shop reopened. We believe the props have been … Read more

Limited Time Prop Shop Opens at Brown Derby in Universal Studios Florida

The Brown Derby Hat Shop in Universal Studios Florida has reopened as a limited-time prop shop, replacing the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop that permanently closed this summer. The Brown Derby Hat Shop was closed from March 2020 (when the rest of Universal Orlando Resort closed) until August 2021. But it closed again soon after its … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/27/22 (Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop Closed Permanently, Mysterious Newspaper Clippings in the Tribute Store, Spider-Man Loungefly Bags, and More)

Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a hot day and it’s surprisingly busy for a Monday, but we’re ready to take on the day and see what’s new in the parks. Parking and security moved quickly this morning, but you can see the large crowds are making their way … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/26/22 (Minions Inflatables, Final Day for the Prop Shop, Hello Kitty and Gudetama Popcorn Buckets, and More)

Greetings from a beautiful Sunday at the Universal Orlando Resort. As soon as we arrived at the entrance of Universal Studios Florida, we spotted even more Minions taking over the arch. Several different photo ops for Minions have popped up around the parks recently, and now these slightly creepy balloons have been added. The Gudetama … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/22/22 (Long Lines, Monsters Café Banners Removed, E.T. 40th Anniversary Decorations, and More)

Greetings from another hot day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The temperatures are rising as we get into summer, but the crowds just keep coming. Let’s see what’s new around Universal Studios Florida this afternoon. Some of the banners have been removed on one side of the building that once housed Universal Studios’ Classic … Read more

PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: Final Look at the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop at Universal Studios Florida

As we previously reported, the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop officially closes today, June 26. The store was known for selling antiques, outdated park merch, and stuff from refurbished or closed attractions — such as Shrek 4-D. The shop was usually packed full of a strange amalgam of objects, though with the sales over the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/20/22 (Monsters Cafe Items For Sale, Jurassic World and Camp Cretaceous Plush Prizes, A Visit to Universal’s Horror Make Up Show, and More)

Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s another hot day here in the parks, but we’ve got our sunscreen and water bottle and we’re ready to go. Let’s take a look at what’s new in the parks today. Inside the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop, which will be closing permanently … Read more

Universal’s Great Movie Escape Rooms Announced for CityWalk Orlando & Signage Installed, Prop Shop Closing, Super Nintendo World Construction Update, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (6/13/22-6/19/22)

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 June 13 – June 19, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort The … Read more