PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/13/23 (Spring Break Crowds, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens, Free Coca-Cola Mardi Gras Beads, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the start of Spring Break, so we expect to see plenty of crowds around the parks today. Let’s get going and start the day at Universal Studios Florida first to see what’s new. It doesn’t feel too crazy yet, but it’s certainly much … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/21/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed for Refurbishment, VelociCoaster Accepting Express, and More)

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Welcome to an extremely busy Fat Tuesday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds are here, and so are we, so let’s get going and see what’s happening around the parks today. As we approached Islands of Adventure, we could see the signs notifying guests that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/20/22 (Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Reopens, Mr. DNA Plush, Gremlins Loungefly, Minions Lunar New Year Merchandise, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort during one of the busiest times of the year! The holidays are right around the corner, along with the crowds. It’s a chilly day, but we’re ready to hit the parks and see what’s new today. As soon as we arrived in CityWalk, we noticed some more changes to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/2/22 (Schwab’s Pharmacy ‘Puss in Boots’ Overlay, Universal’s Great Movie Escape Prepares to Open, Fresh Cotton Candy, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’re back and ready to check out everything that’s new. We started our morning wandering around CityWalk and spotted a fun new addition to the Christmas tree in the Universal Legacy Store. The Kong arm from the Summer Tribute Store has found a new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/2/22 (Discounted Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise, Earl the Squirrel Plush, Low Crowds, and More)

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We’re back at the Universal Orlando Resort for another busy day in the parks. Halloween Horror Nights is over and the fog is gone, so it’s time to get back out into the sunlight and see what’s new today. The Fresh Eats stand in the hub has changed their menu slightly. The fun cold brew … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/28/22 (Deliveries from Earl’s Tree Farm, Gluten Free Alcoholic Drinks, Christmas Decorations in the Wizarding World, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a rainy October day, but the grey skies set the mood for spooky season. Let’s grab our umbrellas and head on into the parks to see what’s new today. It started raining as soon as we arrived at the park, but this might … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 10/6/22 (Creature from the Black Lagoon Mold-A-Rama Figure, No ‘Ghoulish’ Showings, Scare Zone Fun at HHN, and More)

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Welcome to another spooky night here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s time to head back into the fog for another night of Halloween Horror Nights, but first, let’s make a quick visit to the Dead Coconut Club. If you’re a fan of Mold-A-Rama wax figures, there’s a brand new machine inside the Dead Coconut … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/30/22 (Halloween Horror Nights Reopens After Hurricane Ian, Captain Lucas’s Lagoon Room at the Dead Coconut Club, Low Crowds, and More)

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We’re back at the Universal Orlando Resort! The parks have been closed due to Hurricane Ian, but today, Volcano Bay and CityWalk reopened for resort guests. Even though the theme parks did not open today, Halloween Horror Nights was still on for guests with tickets. Of course, we made our way over to the Universal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/22/22 (Halloween Horror Nights Maps, Freestyle Secret Menu, NFTs, New Universal Monsters Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to another spooky night at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back at Universal Studios Florida and ready for more Halloween Horror Nights fun, When arriving at the New York Stay and Scream area tonight, we were excited to find that the maps have finally arrived. The event guides were delayed this year, so if … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/15/22 (A Rainy Night at Halloween Horror Nights, Tons of New Merchandise, Chucky’s Killer Cake Pop, and More)

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Greetings from a very rainy, stormy night here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve got our umbrella and we’re ready to take on Halloween Horror Nights in the rain. Let’s see what’s new tonight! We were hoping the rain would keep away the crowds, but it seemed pretty busy when we arrived for the start … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/10/22 (New Additions to HHN Scare Zones, Themed Food Booths, Jurassic World Reebok Shoes, Shrek 4-D Plaque Missing from the Legacy Store, and More)

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Greetings from another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Studios Florida is quickly transforming for Halloween Horror Nights and we’re excited to see what’s new. Let’s get going and check out what’s happening today! We’re looking forward to walking under this arch and into the fog for Halloween Horror Nights 31. Tons … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/9/22 (Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone Updates, Summer Tribute Store Closed, Death Eater and Draco Malfoy Plush, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Halloween Horror Nights is right around the corner, so there’s a lot happening around Universal Studios Florida. Let’s jump in and see what’s happening today. The summer Tribute Store is now closed, but that just means it’s time for Halloween Horror Nights! We can’t … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/21/22 (Nettlewoods Cemetery and Other HHN Prep, Jurassic World Raptor Egg Popcorn Bucket, Monsters Cafe Demolition, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The sun is shining and we’re ready to take on the parks. Let’s get going and see what’s new today. Since we’re looking for Halloween Horror Nights construction, let’s start our day over at Universal Studios Florida. Welcome to Nettlewoods Cemetery. This scare zone … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/12/22 (Halloween Horror Nights Prep, Shrek Banners in KidZone, Wizarding World Pressed Penny Album, and More)

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Greetings from a very busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s another extremely hot day, but that didn’t stop the crowds. Let’s get going and see what’s happening around the parks today. A new pressed penny book is available. The Wizarding World pressed penny album comes with a penny and features Hogwarts on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/8/22 (Walls Down at Revenge of the Mummy, New Minions Summer Popcorn Bucket, Awnings Removed from Monsters Cafe, and More)

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Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re excited to see what’s new today, so let’s get going! A new window display has been added to the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. “Minions: Rise of Gru” is in theaters now. Doesn’t look too busy this morning. This is a good sign. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/3/22 (Toffee Apple Ice Cream, Very Low Crowds, A Ride on the High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s another quiet day here in the parks, so let’s make the best of it! First stop of the day is to Universal Studios Florida. We really didn’t want to get our hopes up, but it has been super slow this weekend. As we arrived at the park at … Read more