Just one week after its final performance, the water is now turned off at Poseidon’s Fury in Universal Islands of Adventure. Water Off at Poseidon’s Fury The water in front of Poseidon’s Fury at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort has been turned off following the attraction’s permanent closure last week. The hot Florida … Read more
The left entrance pavilion at Universal Studios Florida is now under construction. This comes just days after the completion of the construction and remodeling on the right entrance pavilion. Construction Walls up at Left Entrance Pavilion We stopped into Universal Studios Florida today and noticed that the left entrance pavilion is now under construction. About … Read more
As the tenth “Fast & Furious” movie prepares to hit cinemas, new merchandise promoting the Toretto family and friends has hit the racks at the Custom Gear shop — located at the exit of Fast & Furious: Supercharged in the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. ‘Fast & Furious X’ Tee – $30.00 The … Read more
Tonight is the final nighttime lights performance at Hogwarts Castle before its extended refurbishment period at Universal Orlando Resort. Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure will close for an extended refurbishment for “future show enhancements.” Its last … Read more
Lots of new Harry Potter merchandise has appeared at Quality Quidditch Supplies in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Quidditch Team Captain Headbands (2-Pack)- $35.00 This new “Harry Potter” Quidditch Team Captain headband set is a great addition to any “Harry Potter” fan’s collection. The first headband says “Hogwarts Quidditch Team Captain” and has all … Read more
A new complimentary “Jurassic Park” Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholder magnet is available as part of a month of UOAP benefits. Jurassic Park UOAP Magnet “UOAP” is in yellow lettering, with “Passholder” in white at the bottom of the magnet. The original “Jurassic Park” logo is in the “O” in red, and a claw mark … Read more
The refurbishment on the façade of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem continues at Universal Studios Florida. Continuing Work on Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Earlier, we reported that part of the signage for “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” has been wrapped in bright orange vinyl. It now appears that the “Despicable” part of the sign has been refreshed … Read more
A brand-new Annual Passholder lounge is having its soft opening before the official May 1 debut, and we have arrived for a sneak peek. This spot is located in the Toon Lagoon area of Islands of Adventure, occupying the former Betty Boop shop. The New Annual Passholder Lounge The doors swing open at 11 a.m. … Read more
Amblin Entertainment — the Steven Spielberg-founded production company under partial NBCUniversal ownership — recently filed an application to trademark the “Jurassic World Explorers” brand. New Jurassic World Content Potentially Coming Soon This application was filed on March 28, and according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it has been accepted but not yet … Read more
The construction of a haunted house for the upcoming 32nd iteration of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is seemingly reaching full throttle behind the Fast & Furious — Supercharged Attraction. Last year, this same space was utilized for The Horrors of Blumhouse house anthology, which was divided into themed sections for “Freaky” and … Read more
More Minions-themed walls are surrounding yet another snack stand, and demolition begins in Production Central as the new Illumination Avenue continues to develop at Universal Studios Florida. Navy blue walls surround the snacks kiosk beside Universal Music Plaza, with construction site minions and the emblem of kindhearted supervillain Gru depicted. A large portion of Production … Read more
Work is ongoing across Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights, including a space behind Fast and Furious — Supercharged. This year’s harrowing haunts are materializing swiftly, with a September 1 opening for HHN 23. Halloween Horror Nights House Behind Fast & Furious Building Not much in the realm of the terrifying or creepy is … Read more
A themed resting area serving as a sort of central plaza surrounded by yellow pylons is closed off by construction walls on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to the lore of Marvel Super Hero Island, the entire space was created by a meteor impact, and these pylons represent the spot … Read more
The top of a brand-new snack cart is ever-so-slightly peering over construction walls where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. New Snack Stand A portion of Production Central will become part of the upcoming Illumination Avenue, with the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast joining Despicable Me Minion … Read more
Construction walls are surrounding the entrance to E.T. Adventure, and E.T.’s Toy Closet is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Construction Walls Surround Entrance to E.T. Adventure We stopped by Universal Studios Florida today and we noticed the construction walls have gone up again around E.T. Adventure — this time, at the entrance. Back in March, … Read more
The right entrance pavilion at Universal Studios Florida has been undergoing construction and we recently saw that a new awning has been erected. New Awning Erected at Universal Studios Florida Entrance As Universal Studios Florida’s entrance is undergoing a refurbishment, we saw that the old awning was removed and a new one was erected in … Read more