PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/19/20 (Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise Updates, More Support Beams Added to “Velocicoaster”, Light Crowds, and More)

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It’s a slow week day here at Universal Orlando Resort, which is a nice break from the crazy weekend crowds we’ve been experiencing. We started our morning making our way around Universal Studios Florida, browsing the latest Halloween Horror Nights merchandise. We recently noticed that the current HHN anniversary shirts no longer have “30 Years, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/17/20 (Beetlejuice HHN Face Mask, Cafe La Bamba Rain Shelter, New Grinch Kitchenware, Return of the Ospreys in Jurassic Park, Hagrid’s Reopens, and More)

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Welcome to another epic day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. After the crazy weekend crowds, we’re excited to see things a little more calm this morning. As soon as we arrived, we spotted a major Halloween Horror Nights reveal: A Beetlejuice face mask! This extremely detailed face mask has confirmed for us that there … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/15/20 (Crazy Crowds, Mimosa Bar, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Still Closed, Raptor Transport Cage Takes Shape, and More)

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The weekend crowds have arrived here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Grab a snack and get comfortable, because this is going to be a wild one. From the moment we arrived, we were shocked. We noticed “Parking” signs with directional arrows pointing away from our normal entrance. That was the first sign that things were … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/12/20 (Amazing Bellatrix Lestrange Cosplay, Lunch at Green Eggs and Ham, Ice Cream in Hogsmeade, and More)

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We’re another day closer to the spookiest time of year, so we decided to start our day off by creeping around Universal Studios. We came across a guest with an amazing Bellatrix Lestrange cosplay in Diagon Alley. Just a quick stop at the Hopping Pot for a Peachtree Fizzing Tea. There are still plenty of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/12/20 (Central Park Crepes Opens, New Halloween Horror Nights Keychain, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed After Fire, and More)

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It’s another great day to be visiting the Universal Orlando Resort and we’ve decided to start our day off at Islands of Adventure. As we approached the entrance of the park, we spotted a sign notifying guests that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure would not be operating for the day. We made our way to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/10/20 (Annual Passholder Appreciation Days Begin, Closed Attractions, New 30th Anniversary Merchandise, and More)

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Annual Passholder Appreciation Days has officially begun here at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’re ready for a day of checking out all the latest UOAP perks. As soon as we arrived, we spotted the Premier Passholder parking lane. Unlike the last time Universal Orlando Resort offered a dedicated passholder lane, this one is marked … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/7/20 (Halloween Horror Nights Face Masks and Magnets, New UOAP Exclusive Dish at Navigators Club, Ben & Jerry’s Reopens, and More)

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It looks like we’re in for a busy weekend here at the Universal Orlando Resort. As we make our way into the parks, we spotted another quick and convenient breakfast offering is now available in CityWalk. The Coca-Cola Icon Cart is now offering breakfast again, so if you’re tired of Cinnabon and looking for another … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/6/20 (A Visit to Fast and Furious Supercharged, Unannounced “Velocicoaster” Update, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve decided to start out the day visiting our family over at Fast and Furious Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida. They’re one of the attractions that will be temporarily closing on August 9. Jamie wished us the best of luck as we left the War Room … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/1/20 (New UOAP Magnet and Button Released, A Day in the Park with Barney, Tropical Storm Prep, and More)

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It’s the start of a brand new month, which means we get our August UOAP button and magnet. We started our morning at Islands of Adventure in Toon Lagoon, where we picked up the latest Frank the Pug button and Universal Orlando Annual Passholder magnet. These will go nicely in our collection. The magnet features … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/30/20 (UOAP 30 Years 30 Fears Shirt, JAWS Pressed Pennies, Pad Thai at the Navigators Club, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at Universal Orlando! We decided to start the day creeping around Universal Studios Florida and check in on the Tribute Store. A lot of the merchandise is selling quickly, but you can now pre-order T-shirts in your size if they’re sold out. Some items are sold out, but it looks … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/27/20 (Velocicoaster Updates, Set Enhancements in Seuss Landing, Banana Icee in Jurassic Park, and More)

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We’re back at Universal Orlando bright and early to check in on the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store. It still has not opened, and there are no signs of life. Unfortunately, no opening date has been announced so we’ll just have to keep checking back. (Editor’s Note: Since the writing of this post, the Tribute … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/25/20 (New Minions & Hufflepuff Face Masks, Crêpe Makers and Coca-Cola Freestyle Added to Central Park Crêpes, Additional Face Covering Signage Around the Park, and More)

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Welcome to a very busy weekend here at Universal Orlando. The crowds have picked up lately and there are a lot of people visiting for the weekend. As we make our way around the parks, we notice a lot of additional signage. Giant “Face Covering Required” signs have popped up everywhere you look. Let’s hope … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando 7/21/20 (Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron, Sinks Installed Inside Central Park Crêpes, Theming Added to the Tribute Store, and More)

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We arrived bright and early to Universal Orlando, ready for an exciting day looking for more Halloween Horror Nights prep. As soon as we arrived, we noticed that more theming has been added around the entrance of the Halloween Horror Nights 30 Tribute Store. The additional details give off a slightly different vibe than we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/18/20 (Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store Prep, Central Park Crêpes Coming Soon, Rainy Day Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at Universal Studios Orlando. Today, we spotted quite a lot of new things happening around the park, including some potential Halloween Horror Nights preparations! We noticed an interesting structure pop up outside of the Fear Factor Live theater recently, and today we got a chance to check out the … Read more