Universal Orlando has many fun activities and treats for Halloween this year. They set up The Skeleton Bar at Cafe La Bamba. This fun Halloween themed bar offers some fun festive drinks. One of these fun drinks is the Candy Corn. The Frozen Candy Corn is a non-alcoholic candy corn
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Holidays Outpost opens at Universal Studios
It’s beginning to look a lot like Grinchmas. Universal Orlando has started rolling out the holiday merchandise in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. This holiday booth is almost right as you walk into Studios near Rip Ride RockIt and ironically by the Haunted Houses. There is a lot
Father suing Universal Orlando Resort over death of his son
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a father whose son committed suicide at Universal’s Aventura Hotel has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. He’s accusing employees of excessively serving him alcohol in an open-air rooftop bar that lacked sufficient barriers. His son, Matthew Bahna, 27, died last year after jumping from the
Universal Orlando extends furlough for 5400 employees
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando has alerted the state that 5,400 furloughed employees won’t be back to work anytime soon. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will most likely last until 2021. Unfortunately, this news means a longer furlough for many theme park and hospitality workers. It’s a
Universal attendance is only operating at 25% according to Comcast CEO
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal’s attendance at its open Orlando and Japan parks typically hovers around 25%. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts acknowledges the diminished attendance as being a consequence of the global pandemic. It’s understandable with the financial ripples and health concerns. The entertainment company is doing everything it
Breaking Rumor! Jurassic Park River Adventure In Universal Orlando Will Be Refurbished To Jurassic World
We got some breaking news from a Team Member at Universal Orlando that as soon as the brand new Jurassic Park roller coaster opens the Jurassic Park River Adventure will immediately close for refurbishment. The Jurassic Park River Adventure will be transformed to be like the ride over at Universal
Harry Potter Fans Rejoice! Warner Bros. is Now Selling Bottled Butterbeer
Harry Potter Fans Rejoice! Warner Bros. is Now Selling Bottled Butterbeer. Warner Bros. has launched a new Butterbeer line based off the famous drink from the Harry Potter books and films! Previously, the only way to drink the official drink was by visiting one of the Wizarding World of Harry
Construction has begun on Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood
Construction has begun on Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! Twitter user @Universal__Core was able to get this photo of one of the set designs that just arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood! https://twitter.com/Universal__Core/status/1296228844412706818?s=20 COVID-19 has delayed most of the construction for Super Nintendo World in both Japan & Orlando
Universal beating out Disney on theme park attendance
It may surprise some to hear how Universal Orlando’s theme parks are seeing an “uplift in admissions” compared to Disney! Yet, the attendance is down 64% from 2019 crowds, the best figures since the parks re-opened, according to an analyst note from Deutsche Bank. But why is Universal seeing better
Beetlejuice Room & New Snacks debut at Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute store has opened its final two rooms today, marking the completion of the immersive retail location dedicated to the legacy of the world’s premier Halloween event. In addition to exploring rooms themed after legendary icons and monsters, guests can now make their way through
Thousands of Disney World Employees are still furloughed
In Central Florida, thousands of employees remain sidelined even as the theme parks have reopened for business. Some are unsure if they will ever go back to their old jobs. At SeaWorld Orlando, the company has advertised to hire some new workers when it hasn’t recalled all the furloughed employees,
Jurassic Park Coaster Construction Update
Though Universal has been pretty quiet about the construction of a new roller coaster in the Jurassic Park section of Islands of Adventure, the velociraptor is pretty much out of the bag. Construction is progressing, and track is becoming more and more apparent to park goers. In 2019, construction began behind
Central Park Crepes soft opening at Universal Studios Orlando
Central Park Crepes soft opened today at Universal Studios Orlando! They have both sweet & savory crepes for you to choose from. All of the crepes are hand made when you place your order. Here is another look at the menu. I ordered the Lemon Blueberry & Beef Brisket crepe
Harry Potter’s Pumpkin Juice Is The Perfect Treat For Fall
Besides Butterbeer, one of the staples of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is Pumpkin Juice. It’s one of the main drinks talked about in the books and you can buy it at Universal at both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. It’s pretty easy to find, it’s available at the quick-service
