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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/21/22 (Summer Crowds Arrive, Halloween Horror Nights at Fast & Furious Supercharged, Carnitas Tots, Painting on Sneetch Beach, and More)

June 27, 2022

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Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It feels extremely busy today, but we’re prepared for the crowds and ready to take on the summer heat. Let’s check out what’s happening at Universal Studios Florida first. The crowds have been pretty crazy today. Wait times are high and lines are long. … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Back to the Future’ Fruit Punch and Lemonade Hoverboard Whoopie Pies from the Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

June 26, 2022

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The Tribute Store is incredibly themed this summer, as always, so it’s no surprise that the snacks in room four are equally as impressive. We’ve tried the “JAWS” fish bowls, but now it’s time to grab the two different Hoverboard Whoopie Pies. Fruit Punch Hoverboard Whoopie Pie – $5.00 The turquois-colored Hoverboard is fruit punch … Read more

REVIEW: Carnitas Tots are an Excellent New Addition to Green Eggs and Ham in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 25, 2022

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Green Eggs and Ham is an iconic snack location in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The menu has gotten an update recently, removing the Brisket Philly Tots and replacing them with Carnitas Tots. The Vegan Pizza Tots have also been permanently added to the menu. You can check out our review of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/20/22 (Monsters Cafe Items For Sale, Jurassic World and Camp Cretaceous Plush Prizes, A Visit to Universal’s Horror Make Up Show, and More)

June 23, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s another hot day here in the parks, but we’ve got our sunscreen and water bottle and we’re ready to go. Let’s take a look at what’s new in the parks today. Inside the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop, which will be closing permanently … Read more

REVIEW: New Latin Fork Bowl, Guava and Cream Cheese Quesito, and More Summer Foods from Battery Park at Universal Studios Florida

June 19, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome back summer! The food stand at Battery Park has reopened with a delicious new menu for the summer at Universal Studios Florida. Battery Park is located across from Mel’s Drive-In, near Transformers: The Ride 3D. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu. Menu Food Adult Bagged Lunch: Pressed Cuban sandwich, Guava and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/13/22 (‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Takes Over, Shrek and Fiona Move, Fievel’s Playland and Water Slide Reopen, Blue’s Churro Bites, and More)

June 19, 2022

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando. Resort and we’re ready to hit the parks. Prepare yourself for a summer full of Minions! As soon as we arrived at Universal Studios Florida, we were greeted by a large banner for “Minions: Rise of Gru”. The new movie will be in theaters on July … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/14/22 (Universal’s Great Movie Escape Sign Installed, The Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop Closing Permanently, Universal Studios Singapore Hello Kitty and Gudetama Merchandise, and More)

June 17, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another fantastic day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. As we made our way through CityWalk this morning, something caught our attention. The sign has been installed for the new escape rooms! Universal’s Great Movie Escape will be opening later this year, and the sign looks great. You can take a closer look … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/31/22 (Caro-Seuss-el Reopens, Lunch in the UOAP Navigators Club, New Jurassic World Merchandise Arrives, and More)

June 4, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The holiday weekend is over, but the crowds are still here. It’s a busy day, but we’re ready to check out what’s new. As soon as we arrived, we spotted that Prime Parking had been raised to $60 again. Luckily, we have free parking … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/23/22 (Scrims Removed from Caro-Seuss-el, A Piece of the Berlin Wall, Lunch at Cowfish, An Afternoon Dole Whip, and More)

May 26, 2022

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s incredibly hot today and we can see everyone looking for shade and air conditioning. Let’s get going and head over to Islands of Adventure first. Caro-Seuss-el is looking extremely vibrant with the ugly grey scrims removed. This is exciting and a good indication … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 5/15/22 (All Hallows Hula Boutique Summer Overlay, Pteranodon Flyers Closed, Caro-Seuss-el Construction Progress, and More)

May 19, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a hot, humid day, but we’re ready to make our way around the parks and see what’s happening today. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first. It’s heartbreaking to walk by Monsters Cafe. The restaurant was announced permanently closed, so we’ll be eager to see what takes … Read more

PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: In Memoriam — Take One Last Look at Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café at Universal Studios Florida

May 15, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café at Universal Studios Florida has closed permanently after over 20 years of serving guests. There are a lot of great themed restaurants around the Universal Orlando Resort, but Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café was one of the best. This restaurant was located towards the front of the park, across from … Read more

Guide to Early Park Admission at the Universal Orlando Resort: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of the Morning

May 14, 2022

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Early Park Admission at the Universal Orlando Resort allows eligible guests to enter the theme parks one hour early in the morning. Early Park Admission is also available 30 minutes prior to opening at Volcano Bay. If you’re planning a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort, here’s what you need to know about Early Park … Read more

Mobile Ordering Returns, New Biosyn Mug, Low Crowds, Hot Weather, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 5/4/22

May 11, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Greetings from another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a very hot day, but the parks aren’t too busy, so we’re ready to make the best of it. Let’s head over to Universal Studios Florida first and see what’s new. Inside the Universal Studios Store, we found a new Biosyn mug for $13. … Read more

REVIEW: Vegan Meatball Kebab is a Satisfying and Spicy New Addition to Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House in the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure

May 8, 2022

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We’ve been seeing a lot of new vegan offerings popping up around the Universal Orlando Resort, and now you can find a vegan meatball kebab at Doc Sugrue’s Kebab House in the Lost Continent. After reviewing the latest vegan offerings in the Wizarding World, we were excited to try this brand new kebab! Vegan Meatball … Read more

New UOAP Magnet, If I Ran the Zoo Play Area Closed, Construction Wall Moved at Revenge of the Mummy, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 5/3/22

May 7, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re in for a busy morning, so let’s get going and check out what’s happening at Universal Studios Florida first. We’re excited to see the construction walls pushed back at Revenge of the Mummy. The latest rumor for reopening is sometime around July 4, … Read more

Summer Food Truck Menus, Jurassic World: Dominion Window Display, Grad Bash T-Shirt, and More: Universal Orlando Resort Photo Report 4/29/22

May 2, 2022

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Annie Wilson

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Greetings from another incredible day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The parks close early for Grad Bash this weekend, so we decided to get up nice and early to hit the parks before the crowds. As soon as we arrived in CityWalk, we spotted a new window display at the Universal Studios Store. Goodbye, … Read more

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