Wow! At this point, I could probably start a weekly Universal Orlando Resort news update with all the recent news coming out of the resort destination lately! Today, I bring two new updates for you! The big one is that for the first time ever, NBC Sports Grill and Brews will be debuting in CityWalk…
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Volcano Bay Water Park Coming to Universal Orlando Resort
Wow! Universal is on a roll! This month, they’ve announced a deal with Nintendo and that they are bringing King Kong back, and now, they’ve announced that a brand new water park called Volcano Bay is going to be opening in 2017! Universal is billing this water playground as its third theme park taking its…
Using the Official Universal Orlando App
On our most recent Universal Orlando trip we tried the Official Universal Orlando App. The app is really easy to use and there are so many great features. From the home screen you can go directly to rides, shows, and dining. Some of the top rides and attractions scroll across the top with their current…
Universal Surprises With Two Major Announcements
(Today we are taking a break from Foodie Friday to bring you this important news announcement…Foodie Friday will be back again next week!) Big news has been coming out of Universal the past couple of days! They are certainly rolling out some heavy hitters. The first major announcement was that the not-so-secret attraction currently being…
Top Ten Tips for a Vacation with a Special Needs Child
Traveling with children can be very difficult at times. Traveling with a child that has special needs can be a whole different adventure. My son does not look any different than other children. He’s even a little tall for his age. Like any other child he loves a fun vacation. My son’s idea of a…
Celebrate Dr. Seuss at Seuss Landing
Today we are celebrating the birth of Dr. Seuss. Let’s take a look at Seuss Landing, one of my family’s favorite Universal Orlando sections. I have to admit, I had never been much of a Seuss fan, but seeing Seuss Landing changed my mind in one day. As soon as we stepped foot in Seuss…
Everything is Awesome at Legoland Florida!
Everything is awesome! At least that’s what the song says. Now that it’s in your head, let’s talk Lego! Legoland Florida that is. We recently made our first ever trip to Winter Haven to take in the Orlando area’s newest theme park. The drive was roughly 45 minutes coming from Disney property. Let’s break our trip…
Foodie Friday: An Ode to Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Are you as cold as I am right now? To get through the bitter temperatures, I’m day-dreaming about my most recent trip down to Orlando, just one month ago in January! On that trip, I took my first jaunt over to see the new Diagon Alley, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at…
Universal Orlando Resort Top Tips for Beginners
1. Buy a park-to-park ticket. It gives you the freedom to change parks, much like a park hopper at Walt Disney World. Allows you to travel on the Hogwarts Express, If the crowds gather in one park, you can always change to the other 2. Give yourself enough time. Two days is not enough time…
Our Rookie Universal Orlando Resort Adventure
It took my family quite some time to venture to the Universal Orlando Resort for the first time. We had enjoyed visiting Walt Disney World for years, but didn’t think we would have as much fun in a different place. Mostly, we thought, like so many other families, that our small children would have nothing…
Book Review: The Unofficial Guide to Beyond Disney
If you’re looking to venture to other places in and around Orlando, The Unofficial Guide Beyond Disney, 8th Ed. is a great book to have with you. I really like the Unofficial line of guidebooks all together, so this would be my go-to guide for Universal Orlando or SeaWorld. The layout of the book is…
A Walk Down Memory Lane at The Walt Disney Family Museum
In the heart of the Presidio of San Francisco, you will find The Walt Disney Family Museum. This museum features 40,000 square feet of artwork and memorabilia that belongs to the Disney family. If the thought of visiting a museum in an exciting city like San Francisco sounds boring, think again! The unique exhibits…