Yet another prestigious award for Walt Disney World! The Magic Kingdom theme park has been named “Best Amusement Park” in the Tripadvisor annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. The award list includes rankings of attractions and destinations around the world, with six more Disney destinations given recognition. You can read the full
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Orange County might give Universal Orlando $5 million towards new theme park
There’s a chance Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings could vote to spend up to $5 million for helping Universal Orlando build their upcoming Epic Universe theme park. With this proposed deal, Orange County would give Universal Orlando up to $5 million in credits against future utility connection charges to help
Universal’s Jurassic Park Roller Coaster Construction Update
We spent the day at the Universal Orlando Resort yesterday and were surprised at how much more has been added to the new roller coaster coming to Islands of Adventure. This coaster which rumored name is the Velocicoaster is inside the Jurassic Park area of the theme park. Universal has
Meet The New Baby Velociraptor Now At Univeral’s Raptor Encounter
Universal Orlando recently opened back up to the public last week and they had a fun new surprise. There’s not only an upgraded Raptor Encounter area to meet Blue (the scary full grown raptor) but there’s a new a new 6 month old raptor as well! Meet The New Baby Velociraptor
Universal’s Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ Construction Update
We recently attended a Passholder preview at the Universal Orlando Resort for their theme park reopening and got to see major updates on the new rollercoaster being built. The theme parks have been closed since March and only recently has construction been able to resume. This newest attraction is located inside
What to Know Before You Visit Universal Studios Florida
With Universal Studios Florida reopening in just a couple of weeks, guests are sure to have questions. Universal will be implementing specific procedures and practices that are in line with CDC guidelines for the safety and health of team members and guests. The procedures will cover three areas: screening, spacing,
Universal Orlando Begins Reopening Process June 1st
This week Universal Orlando Resort submitted plans to begin reopening in phases starting on June 1st. June 1st and 2nd the resort will open to team members to test the new safety protocols. June 3rd and 4th will be open to invited guests and annual passholders. And finally, on June
Universal Delays Epic Universe Construction due to Coronavirus
Universal Orlando issued an update today regarding the construction of their upcoming Epic Universe theme park. The coronavirus pandemic has delayed construction work on the new theme park. Epic Universe was originally scheduled to open to the public in 2023. Now Comcast executives are saying that the project will be
Universal Studios to auto enroll employees into Unemployment system
Universal Studios announced a new plan to help their furloughed employees. The Orlando based theme park resort is going to help auto-enroll their employees into the Florida state unemployment system. Universal Orlando has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. For now, they will stay closed until May
Universal Studios considering rapid COVID tests for every guest and team member
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly impacted our daily lives. The Orlando theme parks have been temporarily closed for over one month now. We don’t know what health and safety measures will be implemented in the future at theme parks. But a leaked Orlando Studios survey seems to suggest a few possibilities.
New Universal Studios Playlist on Spotify
Are you missing the Universal theme parks? The trademark sounds and music of your favorite attractions? Both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Even though the Universal theme parks won’t reopen for a while, a new playlist is available on Spotify for
Universal Orlando Is Hiring
Universal Orlando is hiring! The company announced this week that they hiring for more than 1,500 positions in Orlando, Florida. Universal Orlando currently consists of two theme parks, a waterpark, and several resorts. They also have the bustling Universal CityWalk with its stores and restaurants. They are looking for full-time,
Super Nintendo World is Coming to Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
The classic video game world of Nintendo is coming to Orlando! The corporate executives of Comcast, Universal’s parent company, held an earnings call today. One of the highlights was its news for Orlando since they gave an update on the plans for Universal’s Epic Universe. They revealed that Super Nintendo
Universal Orlando Resort Announces Dates for the 2019 Holiday Season
Universal Orlando Resort Announces Dates for the 2019 Holiday Season. Today, Universal Orlando Resort (UOR) announced the special dates that guests will be able to enjoy holiday themed foods, merchandise, decorations, shows, and more at the UOR theme parks. Though the holidays seem far away, it’s never too early to start
