Growing up I always wanted to see a dinosaur up close, and with the added experience that Universal Orlando have recently come up with I will have my chance. However, I would have rather met a “nicer” dinosaur! Like maybe a plant eating one…..not one that would like to eat
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Universal Orlando’s New Water Park Will Open in 2017
Soon Universal Orlando will have their very own Water Park. It will be called Volcano Bay and it will be at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. This will be their 3rd park! However, it will be the 5th water park in Central Florida and the 2nd that is owned by NBCUniversal. It
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights-First “Icon” Released!
“IT’S NEVER TOO SOON TO START PANICKING”…..as it’s been told by Universal Orlando when they talk about this year’s upcoming Halloween Horror Night event! Too late! I’m panicking! They released some details of this year’s event today, and it includes a crazy clown! A CRAZY CLOWN! You might have heard
Nintendo Partners with Universal Parks & Resorts
As a child of the 80’s who grew up playing Nintendo I am excited to tell you the amazing news! Nintendo and Universal Parks & Resorts announced today their plans to bring the world of Nintendo to life at Universal theme parks. Crazy, I know!!! Can you imagine what spectacular
Opening Summer 2016-Universal’s Islands of Adventure – “Skull Island: Reign of Kong”
KING KONG IS BACK!! On May 6th Universal Orlando officially announced that Skull Island: Reign of Kong will open in the summer of 2016 at the Islands of Adventure theme park. Construction is already in full motion adjacent to the Jurassic Park area of the park. Over the last 25
Some great Orlando Theme Park Discounts with Best of Orlando
Best of Orlando has been around for a while delivering some great prices on theme park tickets in the Orlando Area! The offer tickets from Legoland, Universal Studios, and even Disney. Check out some of their current offers below if you are looking to add days to your Disney Trip
Universal Orlando filming American Ninja Warrior on May 11 and May 12, 2015
Exciting news for fans of the ever so popular competition series, American Ninja Warrior! My family loves watching this show every week, and my oldest son swears that he’s going to compete one day. Universal Orlando Resorts will begin filming the latest of the NBC’s American Ninja Warrior show on
Universal Orlando’s 25th Anniversary Concert Series May 23 – June 20th
Universal Orlando is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a very exciting event, and for all of those that love music this is not to be missed! In addition to all of your favorite theme park rides, shows and attractions you will be treated to a special concert
Universal Orlando set to Increase Hourly Wages in June
For employees of Universal Orlando life just got a little bit sweeter with the announcement of a pay raise to happen in June! On Wednesday Universal announced the increase in the hourly wage as they are starting to fill summer and permanent positions. The rate increase goes up to $9.50
More Metal Detectors Arrive at Universal Orlando Parks This Week
A few weeks ago Universal Orlando installed metal detectors for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida as an added security for loose articles that guests might have in their pockets that they didn’t stow-a-way in a locker. Well now they have now added the metal detectors to two
62 Million People Visited Orlando in 2014
The Tourism Officials recently said that 62 million people visited Orlando last year. Can you believe that? I live in Orlando and I know a lot of tourists visit here, but wow I never would have guessed it was that much! That is 5% more than last year! That number
Universal Orlando’s “Rock the Universe” Event Sept 11 & 12th
I’m here to tell you about an amazing event going on in September at Universal Studios Orlando. During the weekend of September 11 & 12, 2015 Universal Studios host some of the greatest bands within the Christian community for the “Rock the Universe” event. It’s an entire weekend jammed packed
Halloween Horror Night at Universal Orlando Vacation Package
I know what you are thinking……it’s too early to be thinking about Halloween, but as a fan of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Night it’s NEVER to early to start planning your next visit to Universal’s ultimate Halloween event! This year is Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 25th Anniversary! I am very
Universal Follows Disney and Raises Ticket Prices
After Disney raises their prices we all know what is going to happen. The “other” theme parks follow. Universal has raised their one day adult admission to $102.00. That is not including tax of course. Child’s admission is now $97.00. A 1 day park to park ticket will set you
