PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/27/23 (E.T. Adventure Trees Removed, Universal Studios Exclusive Jurassic World Interactive Dinosaur Plush, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back and ready to check out what’s happening today. There’s been some updates to Villain-Con, so let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida to see what’s new. The anticipation has been growing for the new attraction. We’ve been watching the entrance take … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/23/23 (Halloween Horror Nights 32 Merchandise Reveal, Transformers Building Painted Blue, Villain-Con Update, and More)

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Welcome back to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve arrived bright and early to check in on all the latest updates happening around the park, so let’s get started at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con has been making a lot of progress very quickly. There have been new banners added along the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/6/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Reopens, Honeydukes Selling Ice Cream, Discounted Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, and More)

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Greetings from another lovely day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a busy Monday morning, and everyone is heading right to Islands of Adventure for the reopening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The attraction closed last month for refurbishment, and today is the scheduled reopening date. Let’s head over to Hogsmeade and check … 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 1/24/23 (Mardi Gras Booths in Both Parks, Halloween Horror Nights Sambusa Coffins, Villain-Con and Minion Cafe Updates, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a slow day around the parks, but things are going to be busy this weekend for Rock the Universe and next weekend for Mardi Gras. Let’s check out what’s happening around both of the parks today. First stop is to Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/21/22 (The Tribute Store is Moving, Discounted Holiday Merchandise, Crowds, and More)

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Welcome to a chilly December day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s get going and start our day at Universal Studios Florida and see what’s new. The crowds aren’t too bad this morning entering the park, but when we stopped into TODAY Cafe for breakfast, we found quite a long line for food. This … 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

Most of KidZone Closing in 2023, ‘Chucky’ HHN Houses Coming to Both Coasts Next Year, Details Released for Passholder Access to Super Nintendo World, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (10/31/22-11/6/22)

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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 October 31 – November 6, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … 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 10/25/22 (Pteranodon Flyers Ride-Through, Christmas Decorations in Hogsmeade, Holiday Turkey Sandwich, and More)

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Greetings from another beautiful autumn night at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve been spending a lot of time at Halloween Horror Nights, but tonight we’re playing at Islands of Adventure instead. Let’s check out what’s new since our last visit. In CityWalk, Cinnabon now has their logo on the umbrellas outside. We’re very tempted to … 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 9/23/22 (Halloween Horror Nights Crowds, A Maggot Covered Cheese Dog, Hidden Bars, and More)

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Greetings from a busy Friday night at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back for another night of Halloween Horror Nights, so let’s get going and see what’s happening tonight. When you arrive for the night, keep an eye out for photographers who can take your photo in front of the arch at the entrance to … 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