Howdy! Today was a beautiful sunny day in Universal Orlando. There were walls removed from CityWalk construction, Mardi Gras merchandise was on super sale, and more fun finds throughout the parks. Parking Garage “Enhancements” Starting Soon Before starting my Universal Orlando day, I was greeted by this unpleasant clapboard. Granted, this should not affect my … Read more
Howdy! Today was a busy spring break day at Universal Orlando. Between CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure there were tons of fun finds and maybe a few goofy moments as well. Lone Palm Airport Bar Margaritaville’s Lone Palm Airport kiosk has been under refurbishment for a few weeks now. Luckily from the … Read more
Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval for 2025 is underway, and we have compiled a full guide to help you plan your visit! This year’s celebration began on February 1 and will conclude on March 30; this year is slightly shorter than the 2024 event. Decorations The central medallion at the main entrance arch … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort guests can purchase a real book version of “The Tale of Earl the Squirrel” after stepping into the story at the Holiday Tribute Store. The Tale of Earl the Squirrel Book – $15 The Holiday Tribute Store takes guests through various storybooks, culminating in “The Tale of Earl the Squirrel.” Giant book … Read more
The 2024 Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida features rooms inspired by “Harry Potter,” “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” and Earl the Squirrel. Holiday Tribute Store Full Tour Entrance The Holiday Tribute Store is in the New York area, next to Revenge of the Mummy and across from Gramercy Park. The façades are decorated … Read more
Though we are well into the Halloween Horror Nights season, the Summer Tribute Store remains open at Universal Studios Florida. Exterior elements of the store are slowly being removed, with banners most recently replacing some of the more permanent signage. Summer Tribute Store Facade Updates The facade structures that matched the Williams of Hollywood building … Read more
Universal has added more themed graffiti and props to the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store Updates The crashed subway car in the final room of the Tribute Store is now covered in graffiti. It was previously blank. In keeping with the store’s theme, there … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 33 is underway at the Universal Orlando Resort, and we’ve compiled a guide to help first-timers (and maybe even some pros) know what to expect this year. What is Halloween Horror Nights? Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed haunt event held on select nights in the fall at Universal Studios Florida. … Read more
If the Lil’ Boo shoulder plush wasn’t enough for you this Halloween Horror Nights season, two new “Ghostbusters” Mini-Puft shoulder plush have arrived at Universal Studios Florida. We found them on the “abandoned” store shelves of the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store. Check out our full photo and video tour of this year’s location. … Read more
Universal Studios Florida guests can try various Halloween Horror Nights 33-themed baked goods, such as the Ghost Trap Blondie, Batilda Cookie, and Major Sweets Top Hat from the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store. Some are also available at San Francisco Major Sweets Candy Factory. Major Sweets Top Hat – $15 This treat resembles Major Sweets‘ … Read more
Take a full photo and video tour of the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store, now open at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store What Is the Tribute Store? The Tribute Store is a themed retail experience — which is to say that it’s a heavily-decorated store with its own backstory. It’s … Read more
Just one day before the Passholder Preview, Universal Orlando Resort has shared a sneak peek inside the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store Originally shared by the official Halloween Horror Nights Orlando account on X (formerly Twitter), the video is framed like an urban explorer … Read more
We’re less than a week from the start of Halloween Horror Nights 33. Crew members are putting the final touches on scare zones, the Tribute Store, and more at Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store On Friday, we saw crew members carrying covered props into the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, which is … Read more
The facade for the 2024 Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store has been installed in Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store Facade As is traditional, the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is in the park’s New York section, with guests entering through the I. Stein & Co building. The Halloween facade resembles a … Read more
Universal has opened the seasonal experience allowing guests to get their photo displayed in the next Universal Studios Florida Tribute Store. This gives us our first hint at theming for the Halloween Horror Nights 33 store, expected to open in the coming weeks (HHN begins on August 30). Become Part of the Halloween Horror Nights … Read more
The Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida has several themed treats, including the Jaws cake roll. Let’s sink our teeth in and give it a try. Jaws Cake Roll – $7 This cream soda-flavored Swiss roll is originally from Amity Landing Restaurant at Universal Studios Japan. In addition to the Tribute Store, it’s available … Read more