PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Seating Area Debuts at Lombard’s Seafood Grille in Universal Studios Florida

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While exploring Universal Studios Florida today, we decided to stop by one of our favorite restaurants. Lombard’s Seafood Grille offers a delicious array of seafood dishes and we thought it was the perfect place to take a break from the heat and relax. We were thrilled to discover their brand-new annual passholder exclusive upstairs seating. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Magnet and Button Arrive at Universal Orlando Resort, Featuring Frank the Pug and More

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Annual Passholder-exclusive magnets and buttons never fail to cause excitement across theme park fans, so we are pleased to share the latest additions from Universal Orlando Resort. First up is this cute magnet, featuring the UOAP (Universal Orlando Annual Passholder) logo. In a fun detail, each letter has been stylized to represent a popular movie-based … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/10/20 (Socially-Distanced Characters, Low Crowds, Jurassic World Coaster Construction, Dole Whip, and More)

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It’s a beautiful day to be back at Universal Orlando! We’re here bright and early to explore the parks. We decided to start the day at Universal Studios, so let’s get started. The weather is beautiful, and many of the characters are out greeting guests. We can’t help but smile under our face covering. There … Read more

PHOTOS: More Roller Coaster Track Installed for Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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The Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure has been both thrilling and terrifying guests for over two decades. Now, just as the movie franchise has received a spin-off, the lone-thrill attraction of Isla Nublar is being joined by an all-new, roller coaster attraction just next door. That being said, you wouldn’t know this … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Surveying Annual Passholders on Face Masks, U•Rest Areas, and More During Initial Reopening Previews

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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

PHOTOS: Exploring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley With New Social Distancing Measures in Place at Universal Studios Florida

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“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

PHOTOS: New U•Rest Areas for Removing Face Masks Debut at Universal Orlando Resort

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With Universal Studios Orlando reopening, the Orlando heat decided to come along as well! While practicing social distancing and extra health precautions, wearing a mask all day might start to take a toll on you. To safely allow guests to remove their masks, Universal has set up U-Rest Areas throughout the park for guests to … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New Universal Orlando Theme Park Arrival Experience

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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

VIDEO: Universal Orlando Releases “Welcome Back” Video Detailing New Procedures and Safety Guidelines Prior to Reopening

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In anticipation of the Universal Orlando parks reopening on June 5, the resort has released a new video explaining the new guidelines for the parks’ post-COVID-19 operations. The simple, three-minute long video details not just the guidelines guests will have to adhere to, but also the precautions Universal has put in place too. We are … Read more