Universal Orlando Hotel Restaurants Participating in 2024 ‘Magical Dining’ Discounts

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The list of participating restaurants for the 2024 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining event includes several at Universal Orlando Resort hotels. Universal Orlando Resort Restaurants Participating in Magical Dining During the annual six-week event, Orlando restaurants offer three-course, prix-fixe dinners at discounted prices. There are $40 and $60 menus, available from August 16 through September 30, … Read more

New Details Revealed for Universal Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts

Universal Orlando has shared new details for its upcoming Universal Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts, which will both open in early 2025 ahead of Epic Universe. Universal Stella Nova and Terra Luna Resorts As previously announced, Universal Stella Nova Resort will open on January 21, 2025, and Universal Terra Luna Resort will open on … Read more

PHOTOS: More Paneling and Colorful Tiles Added to Epic Universe Hotels

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Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared photos of Epic Universe construction this week, including of the in-park Helios Grand Hotel and the nearby Terra Luna and Stella Nova Resorts. Epic Universe Hotels Helios Grand Hotel The center of the hotel is topped with a large dome, which is currently just a steel framework but will eventually be … Read more

‘Nope’-Inspired Town, Super Nintendo World, and More Hollywood Construction Updates; Wantilan Luau Returns to Universal Orlando Resort, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (6/27/22-7/3/22)

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for June 27 – July 3, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

Universal’s Aventura Hotel Reopens, Marking First Time All Resort Hotels Open Since March 2020

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In an important milestone for the return to normal operations, Universal’s Aventura Hotel reopened today. This marks the first day since March 2020, when the resort closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, that all eight hotels have been open simultaneously. With COVID restrictions being relaxed and capacity increasing, Aventura’s reopening signals increased guest demand. The hotel … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando Resort to Remove Temperature Checks, Reduce Physical Distancing to 3 Feet

Following Walt Disney World Resort’s announcement that they would be removing temperature checks from theme parks and resorts, Universal Orlando Resort is following suit. Universal Orlando Team Members confirmed that the temperature check stations will be removed from the parking garages and hotels at Universal Orlando Resort effective tomorrow, May 6th. The Orange County Health … Read more

REVIEW: Bice Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – A Surprisingly Good Upscale Italian Restaurant at a Theme Park Resort

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has reopened at Universal Orlando Resort, which means the return of Bice Ristorante. As part of our tour of the hotel, we decided to have dinner at this fine Italian restaurant. The restaurant is on the second floor, accessible by an elegantly-lit staircase. Outside the entrance, a sign reminds guests that … Read more

Reservations for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Resume Beginning December 1st

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If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, there’s some good news. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is now accepting reservations beginning December 1st. Back in August, the hotel was announced to remain closed, along with several others around Universal Orlando, for the remainder of 2020. Currently, the resorts that remain closed include … Read more

REVIEW: Swizzle Lounge Now Serving “The Director” & “The Chance” Halloween Horror Nights Cocktails at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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Another way to celebrate Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort has just screamed for attention. We slipped over to Swizzle Lounge at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort to taste two cocktails that pay tribute to past icons from Halloween Horror Nights through the years. We present to you “The Director” and “The Chance”. Swizzle … Read more