Welcome to the slow season! January tends to be a slower month at the Universal Orlando Resort, which often leads to operational changes at the parks. After the holidays, park hours tend to be shortened, but Universal Studios Florida has now made a major change to their opening: large areas of the park and several … Read more
As Halloween Horror Nights announcement season heats up, the physical beginnings of HHN 32 are beginning to take shape at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights Trusses Trusses are now popping up at the intersection of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, Central Park, and Springfield, U.S.A.: Home of The Simpsons. This particular truss is by … Read more
Construction continues around The Simpsons Ride in Springfield at Universal Studios Florida. The ride has remained open during construction, which began in January of this year. Dunk or Flunk The Dunk or Flunk game that was temporarily removed last month has returned. The carnival game is to the right when facing The Simpsons Ride. Dunk … Read more
The Dunk or Flunk basketball game has been removed from Springfield, U.S.A.: Home of The Simpsons in Universal Studios Florida. The game was previously just outside of The Simpsons Ride. Now there are just two blue construction boxes. This change comes just two months after construction walls were erected around the front of the attraction, … Read more
Construction walls have gone up around The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida, although the ride remains open. We immediately noticed that the ride vehicle full of the Simpsons family had been removed from near the sign. Below is a photo from the Universal Studios Florida website of the figure. While it’s not quite as … Read more
It’s another fall which means Dufftoberfest has returned to Springfield, U.S.A. in Universal Studios Florida. A special German-style Märzen is on tap at Moe’s Tavern. The beer is $16.25 with the souvenir cup or $13.25 for a bigger serving in a plastic cup. Dufftoberfest Beer – $16.25 This beer is clean and deep with a … Read more
If you plan on visiting Springfield for a Big Pink Donut on your next trip to Universal Studios, bring a little more spending money than planned. After just being increased by $1 in March, the now (nearly) $10 donut could get an “eat my shorts” out of Bart Simpson. The Big Pink Donut — $9.99 … Read more
Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck is a quick place to grab tacos while passing through Springfield at Universal Studios Florida. The menu has had a few changes recently, so we decided to stop by and see what’s new. The first major change is the removal of the Korean Beef Tacos, which were replaced with Carnitas Tacos. … Read more
As Duffman might say, “oh yeah!” With fall just around the corner, Dufftoberfest has made its return to Springfield, U.S.A. at Universal Studios Florida. The beer, a German-style Märzen, is on tap at Moe’s Tavern just ahead of the Oktoberfest season. Having not been available last year, a friendly Team Member was eager to show … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has partially reopened for the ticketed “Taste of Universal” shopping and dining event. The event is taking place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We were there for the event’s opening today, March 12. Parking is free for the event, but preferred parking is available for … Read more
After closing temporarily August 9, Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl whirled back to life in Springfield this weekend. Guests can once again enjoy this out-of-this-world experience (on weekends only) as they pilot their own saucer up and down while Kang and Kodos spin you into the next universe. With their winding green tentacles, foamy … Read more
With Hurricane Isaias approaching, Central Florida theme parks are preparing for the high winds and rain that will be hitting them this weekend. As we visited Universal Studios Florida today, we kept track of some of the measures that Team Members were taking to keep the park safe. In Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone, banners have been … Read more