Great News! Universal Orlando Resort will open an all-new quick service food venue called Bend The Bao at Universal CityWalk on June 15th, featuring a variety of delicious items that fuse popular Asian cuisine with diverse ingredients like crab cakes, pork belly, kimchee fried chicken, and more – creating an entirely new
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Escape from Gringotts Pre Show is running again!
Escape from Gringotts Pre Show is running again. Undoubtedly, one of the coolest things about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando is the queues. Since the pandemic and the shutdown, most rides did not return with the pre-shows. Mostly due to social distancing and enclosed spaces.
Guide to the NEW Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando
Jurassic World VelociCoaster is officially open. The new thrill ride at Universal Orlando had its grand opening event yesterday. You don’t have to be a fan of the Jurassic Park franchise to love this coaster but if you are the details will leave you geeking out. The Story VelociCoaster takes
New Touchfree Security Scanners installed at Universal Orlando
New Touchfree Security Scanners are being tested and installed at Universal Orlando. These are the same type of bag and body scanners used at Walt Disney World. The scanners are able to distinguish between weapons and personal items when a guest walks through. Keeping us safe and secure. We just
Outdoor Team Members who are Vaccinated at Universal Orlando are not Required to Wear Masks
Universal has lifted the mask mandates for vaccinated guests and they have also started to do the same for Team Members. Outdoor Team Members who have been vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks. They are still required to wear masks while onstage indoors. Team Members not vaccinated are
Take a front-row seat onboard the Jurassic World VelociCoaster
With the Grand Opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster just weeks away they have shared with us a front seat POV of this amazing coaster! Related – First Look inside the Jurassic World Tribute Store at Universal Orlando Resort Once you’re strapped in and VelociCoaster starts going, you are in for over 2 minutes of
Vaccinated Guests no longer required to wear masks indoors at Universal Orlando
In breaking news, Universal Orlando is no longer requiring vaccinated guests to wear masks indoors at Universal Orlando starting on May 29th, 2021. Related – Universal Orlando increasing hourly wage effective next month The Face Mask policy has just been updated on the Universal Orlando website, let’s take a look
Universal Orlando increasing hourly wage effective next month
Universal Orlando Resort is increasing its starting wage to $15 per hour. The starting base rate was previously $13 per hour. This increase gives more than 18,000 current team members a raise based on the new rates and their time with the company. Related – First Look inside the Jurassic
Hot Butterbeer available year-round at Universal Orlando
Great news Universal fans! You can now get Hot Butterbeer year-round at Universal Orlando! Hot Butterbeer – the fan-favorite, toasty version of the popular Butterbeer beverage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – is now available year-round at Universal Orlando Resort. Originally only offered during the winter season, Hot
Universal Orlando Debuts Bravo, Their New Raptor
Universal Orlando just announced a new raptor Bravo, the latest addition to their raptor pack. Bravo will now be scaring guests at the Raptor Encounter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Previously, Blue met with guests throughout the day. Related: Soft Opening for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal’s Aventura Hotel Reopening this June
Universal Orlando has announced that another one of there hotels will be reopening in June. They just announced the reopening of Surfside Inn and Suites and now Aventura will be joining the lineup once again. The hotel is set to reopen on June 16th. Related: Universal’s Endless Summer Resort –
Fried PB&J With Bananas Sandwich From Universal Orlando Resort!
Upgrade your regular peanut butter & jelly sandwich to this decadent Friend PB&J with Bananas Sandwich from Universal Orlando Resort! This treat can only be found during Halloween Horror Nights but you don’t have to wait until then to eat it because we have a recipe so you can recreate
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites reopening May 26th
Who’s ready for an endless summer? Universal Orlando is opening up their Endless Summer Inn and Suites Resort on May 26th. The resort joins Loews Sapphire Falls which will also be reopening this month. Related: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando set to reopen on May 18th It’s great
New Churro Stand Doughnut coming to Voodoo Doughnut
There’s a brand new Doughnut starting today at Voodoo Doughnut in Citywalk Orlando. The new Churro Stand Doughnut is a nod to the long standing joke that VelociCoaster was actually just going to be a large churro stand. Now it’s a delicious treat that can be purchased for a limited
