I’m a dad and a son. To me Father’s Day is about not only spending time with Dad/the kid but it’s also about the memories. I was lucky enough to have a father/son trip to the Universal Orlando Resort with my son, Stu, that created some of the most positive and long-lasting memories. Strong enough…
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New Details About Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
I am so excited about the upcoming coaster for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It was recently announced that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure would be opening on June 13, but we didn’t have much detail besides the fact that the attraction would be opening. Now, we know a bit more and it sounds…
Foodie Friday: Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
One of my favorite places to dine in all of Universal Orlando Resort is Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. This restaurant, which of course, is known for chocolate and it’s incredible milk shakes, has amazing dishes too. The main problem (ok…not really a problem) is that there are so many things listed on the menu, I’ve…
Foodie Friday: Review of Croissant Moon Bakery
When you walk into Islands of Adventure, you inevitable walk in hungry, right? You can always go for the Starbucks or the Cinnabon, or you could try the Croissant Moon Bakery, located right on the right hand side as you walk into the park. The Croissant Moon Bakery is kind of unassuming. It’s super easy…
Foodie Friday: Louie’s Italian Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida
On my recent weekend jaunt down to Orlando, we went to Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights. My party and I decided we wanted to eat before the event started and so we decided to make a stop in the quick service location, Louie’s Italian Restaurant. Louie’s which is found in Universal Studios Florida in the…
This Year Celebrate the Season at Universal Orlando
The Christmas Season starts November 17th at Universal Orlando, and festivities run through January 6th. Here are the highlights! Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade, as well as London and Diagon Alley, put on festive decor. Inspired by the stores of the Wizarding World, the decorations…
Caribbean Carnaval: The Taste and Sound of the Caribbean
For an evening with the tastes and sounds of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad, try the Caribbean Carnaval dinner show at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Together with a friend, I did so during my last trip to Orlando, and I highly recommend it. The Tastes A selection of organic greens topped with a Grilled Pineapple…
Aventura Hotel is Perfect for Families Visiting Universal Orlando
The stylish, brand-new Aventura Hotel is simply perfect for families visiting Universal Orlando. Here’s why! Kids Suites The 575-square-foot suites features three separate sleeping areas, each with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows. Suites in the top floors have sweeping views of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park. The largest room comes with a king…
Marvel Character Dinner—Fun for All Ages
If you ever dreamed of dining with Captain America, then check out Universal Orlando’s Marvel Character Dinner at Cafe 4 at Islands of Adventure. Together with Seth Kubersky, the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, I recently experienced the dinner and enjoyed the interaction with the Marvel characters even though we had no kids…
Despicable Me Character Breakfast – Dine With the Minions
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, recently enjoyed breakfast with Minions. Here is her report! I strongly agree with Robert A. Heinlein, who said, “One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.” If, in addition to food, you get to meet with…
Foodie Friday: Halloween Horror Nights Dining
Halloween Horror Nights is HERE!!! The incredible scary event that happens yearly at Universal Studios Florida is back again and this year, the terror is at an Eleven. (Get it?! I made a Stranger Things joke because Stranger Things is one of the houses this year! I crack myself up!) This year the event features…
Review of NBC Sports Grill and Brew at CityWalk
My crew and I were visiting Universal and well, as it inevitably happens, as you leave the parks after touring all day, you realize you’re hungry. The good news is that Guests who visit the Universal Orlando Resort have a plethora of dining choices to pick from, as they exit the parks and enter…