We checked in at the Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites earlier today and before we head into the parks tomorrow, we decided to relax at the Sand Bar with a few drinks! The bar is set up for guests to still enjoy their drinks while practicing social distancing measures. Signs are … Read more
With Universal Orlando officially reopen to the public today, and with Walt Disney World Theme Parks still being closed for another month, you might be considering becoming a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder. If that’s the case, Universal is offering a bunch of new perks for Annual Passholders, as a “welcome back” to the parks! Available … Read more
While wearing a face mask and following social distancing procedures is now the new normal when going out and about in a world with COVID-19, it’s beginning to impact how guests feel about their experiences at theme parks. Universal Orlando Resort has sent out an email survey to guests that attended the Annual Passholder preview … Read more
“Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home…” Well, you’ve got to stop at Diagon Alley first, before you can head back to Hogwarts! Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida reopened yesterday with new social distancing measures in place and we were there to check it out! Guests can walk around freely in the … Read more
For some, these dragon oriented merchandise might just be really cool. Others might mistake it for the Dragon Challenge merchandise that’s flown out of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. However, this is in fact a callback to one of Islands of Adventure’s original attractions: Dueling Dragons! Dueling Dragons Hoodie – $45.00 The Fire and … Read more
The wand chooses the wizard, but you can choose this limited collector’s edition wand from Ollivander’s Wand Shop at Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida! This magical interactive wand costs $70.00 and is believed to be released as part of a Harry Potter Celebration that occurs at the end of July to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s … Read more
Today is the first day of Annual Passholder previews at Universal Orlando and the crowds are already here in full force to get back into the theme parks! Although there’s new procedures in place to keep guests safe, this doesn’t seem to be stopping the excited crowds that are eager to enter. Team Members are … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is set to open to the public on June 5th with a soft opening for Team Members starting yesterday and invited guests (such as Annual Passholders) being granted early access from June 3rd-4th. With the re-opening guidelines enforcing that you must be wearing a mask at all times when walking around Universal … Read more
On June 7th, 1990, Universal Studios Florida opened its gates to the world. Over the past 30 years, we have battled giant sharks and apes, chased Biff and Dick Dastardly through time and space, gone web-slinging with Spider-Man, and cast many spells in The Wizarding World. We have been invited to “Ride the Movies”, “Escape” … Read more
CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort is now open, along with many of our favorite shops and restaurants. While checking out some of the latest social distancing markers added around the entrance of the parks, we decided to stop into the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen for a bite to eat. You can find … Read more
Even though Universal Orlando’s CityWalk is still running under limited operation, that didn’t stop the Hard Rock Cafe location on the property from re-opening on May 29th. With the reopening, the Hard Rock Cafe announced a special deal for health and emergency service workers. This deal is for all nurses, doctors, and first responders (with … Read more
Following in the footsteps of Disney Springs, CityWalk at Universal Orlando is now closing at 8:00 PM nightly to comply with Orange County’s new 10:00 PM curfew, effective today, Sunday, May 31 until further notice. Hours have been adjusted on CityWalk’s main page. Select venues are open for limited operations from 4:00 to 8:00 PM … Read more
We are still 12 days away from Universal Orlando Resort’s official reopening on June 5, 2020, but there are already signs of how the park will be handling the social distancing orders. The aerial shot above, taken by a friend of WDWNT @bioreconstruct shows markers in place in front of the outdoor stage in Hogsmeade … Read more
Today marked a historic event in theme park history, albeit not the theme park that’s usually in our realm of coverage. Today, we dispatched reporters to Universal Orlando Resort to cover the grand reopening of CityWalk, essentially their version of Disney Springs with shopping, dining… and mini golf. Since we’ll be seeing many of these … Read more