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

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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

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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 30 returning on Sept 3rd!

Halloween Horror Nights 30 will be returning on select nights from Sept. 3rd through Oct. 31st, 2021 featuring the ghost with the most… Beetlejuice! Universal just dropped this information on their Twitter! Say it once. Say it twice. Say it three times. It’s time to turn up the juice and

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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

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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

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Florida’s Theme Parks are rebounding faster than most states

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAPPA) observes how the pandemic has made an impact on employment within the industry. Their recent study uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and compares employment numbers from 2019 and 2020. IAPPA found the attractions and theme park industry

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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

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Walls are down around Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal Orlando

The walls are down around the Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure! Just this morning Universal took down the walls so guests can see into this exciting new attraction! It is truly beautiful inside! Related – Raptor Statues Unveiled at the Entrance of Jurassic World VelociCoaster The

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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

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Disney World & Universal Orlando have already hit capacity today!

Both Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando have hit capacity today. Disney World is showing no availability on the Park Pass website for today. While Universal Orlando reported just tweeted the following. Today, February 20th at 12:03 pm, Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure have reached capacity. We anticipate

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