Universal Studios Hollywood is back open for the Taste of Universal! A fun food festival with all your favorite food and drinks from Universal Studios. Opening with this new festival is the Minion Cafe. This cafe is designed around the Minions from Despicable Me and have some fun new eats
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Susan is a writer/photographer and Florida local for Chip and Co. She’s a wife to a fellow Disney addict, and a mom of three boys. You’ll find her most days running around Disney and Universal for all the latest snacks and news.
Mardi Gras Celebration at Universal Extended!
Let’s the good time roll…for two more weeks! Universal Studios just announced that Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival is extending until April 11th. The previous end date for this amazing festival was originally March 28th. That’s two more weeks of delicious themed dishes and two more weeks of the
New Velociraptors now on Display at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando’s Jurassic World VelociCoaster is coming along! I’d expect an announcement on an opening date soon, it’s set to open Summmer of this year. While in line for the Pteranodon Flyers we saw two raptors out of plastic and looking fierce! The two raptors are close together. One looks
Universal Studios Hollywood Serves Up “Taste of Universal”
Universal Studios Hollywood will take its first steps in reopening since its closure a year ago. They are offering “A Taste of Universal”, a lively outdoor dining and shopping experience taking place within select themed lands on weekends—Friday to Sunday from noon to 7:00 p.m.—beginning on Friday, March 12. Here’s
Work Resumes on Universal’s Epic Universe
Amazing news out of a press conference with Comcast’s Chairman and CEO, Brian L. Roberts. It was announced today that Universal’s Epic Universe (Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park) would resume construction immediately. “The restart will begin immediately – but is expected to take several months before reaching full-speed as Universal
Universal will be Evaluating the Future of Seuss Landing
On Tuesday, on the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) it was announced that Dr. Seuss Enterprises will stop publishing and licensing six of their books because they “portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong.” In an article written by Spectrum News, the company released this quote,
Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster Night Testing
We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Universal’s Jurassic World VelociCoaster. The newest thrill ride is set to open this summer. VelociCoaster has been testing and Amusement Insider has taken video of the ride testing at night. We love how this roller coaster looks at night! The
Is Nintendo Merchandise Coming to Universal Orlando’s new City Walk Store?
Universal Orlando is building a massive new store right inside Citywalk! This will replace the smaller store that is already there. Universal just put up the concept art of the new store, here’s a look. Here is a look at the outside of the new Universal Studios Store. Its slogan
Universal Orlando Resort Launches New Limited-Time Offer
Universal Orlando has just announced a new limited-time offer. This incredible offer has guests saving 40 percent on a 4-day, 4-night hotel and ticket vacation package starting at $1,388 (after savings, based on a family of four). The new 40% offer must be booked by April 19, 2021, with travel dates before
Jurassic World VelociCoaster Merchandise now Available in Universal Orlando
Yesterday was a big day for VelociCoaster fans! Not only did the construction walls come down but lots of brand new merchandise was released. We were excited to be at Universal Orlando yesterday to get a first look. There were shirts, mugs, pins, and lanyards! This design, “What could go
Universal Orlando Refurb and Closure Schedule for March
March is just around the corner and many people will be traveling to Universal Orlando Resort for Spring Break. If you are planning a vacation of quick visit to one of the Universal theme parks in March a couple of rides are undergoing refurbishment and others are currently down due
Universal Orlando is Helping Guests get Their COVID-19 Vaccine
Universal Orlando took to Twitter to help spread the word about the COVID-19 vaccine. On their Twitter they shared Plan Your Vaccine, a website with a state-by-state guide will help you navigate when and where you are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The website was put together by Comcast/NBCUniversal.
“New “”Universal Pay” Mobile Payment Method now on Universal Mobile App”
Universal Orlando Resort has released a brand new feature on their mobile app. “Universal Pay” allows guests to visiting the resort to have contactless payment with the app. You’ll enter a credit or debit card in the tab within Universal’s app and can pay with your phone. The app will
Flames Illuminating Dinosaurs at the Entrance of Universal’s VelociCoaster
Universal’s VelociCoaster may say it’s opening Summer of 2021 but the ride keeps showing details that have us ready now. The latest details are flames around the dinosaurs near the VelociCoaster sign. We reported that the raptors there were recently unwrapped and now the flames add to the ambiance of
