Holiday Festivities Beginning November 13 at Universal Orlando Resort

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Holiday festivities will return to Universal Orlando Resort this year beginning November 13 and lasting through January 2. Specific offerings have not been announced, but guests can usually look forward to shows in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, special treats, decorations throughout the parks, and more. Last year we experienced the Holiday Tree Hunt, … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Daytime VelociCoaster Testing, Crowds at Capacity, CityWalk Hollywood During Lockdown, New Forbidden Journey Lockers, Breakfast at Portofino, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from December 7 to December 13, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Keep up with what is … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Super Nintendo World Opening Date, Southern California Shutdown, VelociCoaster Trains, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reopening, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 30 to December 6, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Our photo reports from November … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Full Review of the NEW Universal Holiday Tour, Hogwarts Express Surveillance for Naughty Guests, Holiday Treats, Jurassic World Raptor Paddock, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 22 to November 29, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our November 21, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Studios Japan November 2020 (Holiday Decor Everywhere, Hot Butterbeer Returns, Low Wait Times, and MORE!)

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It’s the happy Christmas season here at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, so we figured we’d take another loop around the park and soak up the spirit of the holiday season! So without further ado, let’s see how they celebrate Christmas in Osaka! Outside the park, banners featuring beloved USJ friends like Snoopy, Elmo, and … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate the Romance of the Holidays in “New York Christmas Wish” at Universal Studios Japan

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This holiday season, Universal Studios Japan is looking to create a fun atmosphere for both kids and adults! So while many other shows, like the Happy Christmas Street Party, are aimed more at families and kids, New York Christmas Wish in (you guessed it) New York is aimed more at the older crowd visiting the … Read more

REVIEW: Cute New “Despicable Me” Minion Corn Soup (with Gru Toast) at Universal Studios Japan

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As winter approaches, you might be looking for ways to warm up while you journey around the parks. Sometimes we reach for cocoa, other times you want a nice bowl of soup to warm you up. Maybe you could go for the wacky Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, or try this new Minion Corn … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious NEW Minion Pop’n Hot Chocolate is Sure to Warm Your Spirit at Universal Studios Japan

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With winter upon us once again, the Universal parks around the world are coming up with ways to keep us warm and cozy through the day! From the return of Hot Butterbeer both in Orlando and Osaka to the crazy Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, there’s so many choices! Now, Universal Studios Japan has … Read more

REVIEW: Wacky New Potato Chip Drink Surprises and Satisfies Our Taste Buds at Universal Studios Japan

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One thing people always think of when they imagine Japan is wacky food with weird combinations, and theme parks sure play in to that sometimes. From popcorn-flavored soda at Tokyo Disneyland to what we tried today, there’s always something weird that makes you ask “why?” At the Universal Market carts in New York, you’ll find … Read more

PHOTOS: Cute NEW “Minions Cozy Winter” Merchandise Line Has Arrived at Universal Studios Japan

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“Bello!” from Osaka! With the holiday season also comes the scarfs, stockings, snowmen, and hot cocoa to stir the spirit of the season, and Universal Studios Japan is commemorating that in an adorable new line featuring the Minions we all know and love! Available next to Minion Park at San Francisco Candies, the Minions Cozy … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Christmas Comes to Universal Parks – Holiday Tribute Store Opens at Universal Studios Florida, Macy’s Balloons Experience, Hogwarts Castle Holiday Projections, The Grinch Takes Your Holiday Photos, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 8 to November 15, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort There’s a new holiday ticket … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Adorable Peanuts Holiday 2020 Merch Debuts at Universal Studios Japan

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The holidays are a time of joy for everyone, where we can all gather with a cup of cocoa and watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. And if you need some winter pals from Peanuts to keep you company, look no further than Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! They’ve released a special blue and white holiday … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate Christmas with Friends from Peanuts, Sesame Street, and Hello Kitty in “Happy Christmas Street Party” at Universal Studios Japan

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It’s the holiday season once more at Universal Studios Japan, and the park has come up with a few creative ways to hold entertainment while keeping a proper social distance. We saw it during Halloween with the new Monsters de Dance show, and now the park is featuring friends from all over Universal Studios Japan … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Christmas Arrives at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Including Hot Butterbeer!), Macy’s Balloon Walkthrough Experience Announced, VelociCoaster Testing, and Halloween at Universal Studios Japan

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 1st to November 8, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our photo report … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Announces More Holiday Offerings Including New Holiday Character Celebration, Holiday Treat Trail, and Tribute Store

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We’ve already spotted signs of the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, including Christmas decorations in Diagon Alley and the Christmas Tribute Store in Universal Studios Florida. Universal has now announced even more holiday offerings coming to the resort in the coming weeks. Get in the spirit with Holiday shows and decorations in both lands of … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Florida Debuts Facade for First-Ever Christmas Tribute Store

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The Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is no more, but Universal Studios Florida is replacing it with the park’s first-ever Christmas Tribute Store! The facade of the Christmas Tribute Store is a giant nutcracker, with his mouth open wide for guests to walk through. Behind him are pine trees, and his hat holds the Tribute … Read more