Starting on September 8th, Universal’s waterpark Volcano Bay will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Universal announced this weekend that due to “operational needs and fall travel trends,” the park will only be operating 5 days a week. There are still ticket deals for guests wanting to purchase tickets
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Four Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Will Remain Closed Through 2020
We recently announced that Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Aventura Hotel would be temporarily closing on August 21st. They join Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites which haven’t opened since the closures hit. Dockside Inn and Suites was scheduled to have it’s grand
Beetlejuice Room & New Snacks debut at Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute store has opened its final two rooms today, marking the completion of the immersive retail location dedicated to the legacy of the world’s premier Halloween event. In addition to exploring rooms themed after legendary icons and monsters, guests can now make their way through
The Magical Rides at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
There are five different rides in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter if you count the Hogwarts Express. Each are so magical in their own way and have pretty amazing queues as well! You get to explore Hogwarts and walk through Gringotts Bank. If you’re planning a trip to Universal
Universal Orlando Has Rolled Out a Date-Based Pricing
The Universal Orlando Resort has just released date-based ticket. Guest visiting will now need to select a specific date of their visit when purchasing tickets. The ticket prices will now vary depending on which day of the week guests visit. Guests can access Universal’s ticket information here. Then you can
All About Interactive Wands At Universal’s Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
If there was one souvenir I would recommend you purchase while visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal it would be an interactive wand. These wands let you cast spells all throughout Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. It really brings the whole experience together and makes you feel like
Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed
In Central Florida, thousands of employees remain sidelined even as the theme parks have reopened for business. Some are unsure if they will ever go back to their old jobs. At SeaWorld Orlando, the company has advertised to hire some new workers when it hasn’t recalled all the furloughed employees,
Universal’s Sapphire Falls, Universal’s Aventura Hotel to Temporarily Close This Month
Universal Orlando Resort announced yesterday that two hotels would close temporarily starting on Friday, August 21st. Guests with existing reservations at Sapphire Falls Resort or Aventura Hotel have been receiving emails with the option to change hotels or reschedule their vacation dates. “We continue to evaluate our offerings and have
New Perks For Universal Orlando Premier Passholders
Universal Orlando has just released new perks for their Premier Passholders. Premier is the highest annual pass tier at Universal and some of the perks were a free Halloween Horror Nights Ticket, Free Valet Parking, and Free Express Pass after 4 P.M. Since Halloween Horror Nights was canceled and the
Jurassic Park Coaster Construction Update
Though Universal has been pretty quiet about the construction of a new roller coaster in the Jurassic Park section of Islands of Adventure, the velociraptor is pretty much out of the bag. Construction is progressing, and track is becoming more and more apparent to park goers. In 2019, construction began behind
Central Park Crepes soft opening at Universal Studios Orlando
Central Park Crepes soft opened today at Universal Studios Orlando! They have both sweet & savory crepes for you to choose from. All of the crepes are hand made when you place your order. Here is another look at the menu. I ordered the Lemon Blueberry & Beef Brisket crepe
The Ultimate Dining Guide For Hogsmeade At Universal Orlando
If you ever dreamed of walking the aisles of Honeydukes than you’ll definitely want to plan a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and visit Hogsmeade. Unlike Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade is actually in both Florida’s and Hollywood’s Universal parks. At Hogsmeade, you can divulge in all the Wizarding
Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure At Universal Closed Tuesday Following BackStage Fire
Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure has been Universal Orlando’s top attraction since it opened last June. Wait times were capped off early and people spent their entire day waiting to ride. Since Universal’s reopening on June 5th fans have been able to score virtual line passes or even recently walk
The Ultimate Guide To Dining In Diagon Alley At Universal Studios Florida
If you love Harry Potter, Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most iconic spots besides Hogwarts. It has so much amazing food and drinks that are right out of the books. Take a look at all the fun spots you can grab your