The U.S. tourism industry wants people to resume traveling. Soon, a proposed “Explore America” tax credit might help the industry recover. The travel industry has lost 8.1 million jobs so far and is projected to lose $519 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lobbyists are currently circulating a proposed plan in
Tag: Universal Orlando
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
Universal Studios Hollywood Asks County of L.A to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen
The Universal Studios Hollywood president asked the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to allow theme park workers to return to work immediately in order to prepare for a reopening. Theme parks in the L.A. County would like to reopen between mid-June and July 1. Karen Irwin, Universal Hollywood’s president, argues
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
VP & Florida Governor discuss theme park opening this Wednesday
Two months after the closure of Orlando theme parks, the state of Florida is currently making its way through the first phase of reopening businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic changed our daily lives and we’re slowly returning to normal activity while complying with CDC safety guidelines. Vice President Mike Pence is
Photos: Universal Citywalk Is Now Open In Orlando
Universal’s Citywalk reopened on Friday and we took a visit the following day to see all the new safety procedures. Citywalk and the rest of the theme parks around Orlando have been closed since March. Citywalk is actually the first to reopen and the excitement was high. Guests and Team Members
Universal Orlando’s CityWalk Reopens May 14!
Universal Orlando announced today that the CityWalk will reopen on the 14th! Here’s what they said: “We will begin limited operation of select venues at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk on Thursday, May 14 as we take the first steps toward reopening our destination. The health and safety of our guests and
No Reopening Date for Disney World & Universal Studios Yet…
Florida is beginning its first stage of reopening today. A group within the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met again today to discuss additional reopening plans. There is still no set date for when Disney World or other Florida theme parks will reopen. During the meeting, the theme park
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
Cozy Warm Butterbeer Recipe Warms The Heart With The Magic Of Harry Potter
One of my all-time favorite things to buy at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter is their hot butterbeer. If you’ve been to the one in Hollywood you know this is served year-round, but in Orlando, it’s only seasonal. This delicious butterscotch flavored drink is so amazing and we
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.
Make Harry Potter’s Chocolate Frogs Right At Home
One of the very first magical treats we are introduced to in Harry Potter are the chocolate frogs. In the Wizarding World these delicious treats actually jump around and act like frogs until you eat them, be quick so they don’t get away! They also sell these fun treats at
