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
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Universal Orlando Easing more Pandemic Restrictions
This past week Universal Orlando discontinued temperature checks and reduced social distancing to three feet. Now the theme park has started to open even more guest experiences. Camp Jurassic, the playground in the Jurassic Park section has reopened and so has the interactive areas of the Discovery Center. Related: New
New Summer Bites Food Booths now open in Universal Orlando
It’s summer at Universal Orlando! Sort of, not only is the VelociCoaster open with technical rehearsals but they have added new food booths called Summer Bites. The new Summer Bites booths are at Universal Studios and we imagine they are to draw some guests away from the hustle and bustle
Jurassic World Tribute Store coming to Universal
Jurassic World is currently taking over Universal Orlando. Not only is the VelociCoaster currently running for soft opening, but a new Tribute Store is coming. The new Jurassic World Tribute Store will be located inside Universal Studios where they usually hold the seasonal tribute stores (Halloween, Christmas, and Mardi Gras).
Unnamed Food Festival coming to Universal Orlando this summer
Mardi Gras might have just ended but Universal Orlando is gearing up for a brand new summer food festival. The food festival has yet to be named (or officially announced) but they had a preview yesterday. Related: Universal Orlando Making Changes to Covid Measures It looks like we are getting
Florida Department of Health announces Fully Vaccinated People No Longer Required to Wear Face Masks
On April 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Health signed into law an order rescinding the order of March 1, 2020, regarding fully vaccinated people. In the newest order signed, Individuals who have been fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask except in limited circumstances. Also in
Florida Man uses stolen credit card to purchase $62,000 in Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Florida Man has struck again! Fredrick Lewis, a Fort Lauderdale man, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for using stolen credit cards to buy several vacation packages at Universal Orlando between March 2018 and June 2020. His purchases totaled just over $62,000. Related – Florida Man charged with
Häagen-Dazs is now at Universal Studios Florida!
There’s a new ice cream spot at Universal Studios Florida. Häagen-Dazs just opened and we stopped by for a sweet treat. This new shop is located in the New York section of the theme park near the Irish store. The inside of the new Häagen-Dazs is small and simple but
Mardi Gras Celebration at Universal Extended!
Let’s the good time roll…for two more weeks! Universal Studios just announced that Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival is extending until April 11th. The previous end date for this amazing festival was originally March 28th. That’s two more weeks of delicious themed dishes and two more weeks of the
Florida Tourism drops to the lowest numbers since 2010
The Florida tourism has dropped to the lowest numbers since 2010. The COVID-19 pandemic has ended a decade of record-setting tourism numbers in Florida. Related – Walt Disney World Resort 2022 Vacation Packages Now Available! The state tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida posted that 86.714 million visitors went to Florida during
“New “”Universal Pay” Mobile Payment Method now on Universal Mobile App”
Universal Orlando Resort has released a brand new feature on their mobile app. “Universal Pay” allows guests to visiting the resort to have contactless payment with the app. You’ll enter a credit or debit card in the tab within Universal’s app and can pay with your phone. The app will
Mardi Gras Tribute Store Sweet Treasures
Mardi Gras has kicked off at Universal Studios Florida and one of our favorite spots so far is Sweet Treasures. Sweet Treasures is located in the last room of the Mardi Gras Tribute Store. It’s a booth full of delicious themed treats. The desserts range from $4-$6 and there’s a
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2021: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
It’s officially Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, will take place daily at Universal Studios Florida through Sunday, March 28. Guests will enjoy a first-of-its-kind global food fest with more than 100 new food and beverage items inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world.
First Look at the Mardi Gras Tribute Store at Universal Orlando Resort
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval starts today at Universal Studios. We got to have a preview of the brand new Tribute Store and it’s beautiful! There are different themed rooms. This year they are: A hopping jazz parlor straight out of the 1920s with dueling pianos and bellowing brass
