Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is a series of schedules and timelines that either excite or annoy the person planning the trip. Universal Orlando on the other hand can be much more go with the flow. There are some key difference in the planning stages that may make quite a difference. Difference 1:…
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Margaritaville a Classic CityWalk Eatery in Orlando
After a busy day at Universal’s theme parks, eating at the beach sounds like fun. While the beach isn’t exactly right around the corner, there is a beach-themed restaurant—with tropical sounds—outside Islands of Adventure! At Margaritaville, one can relax with a drink, listen to Jimmy Buffett covers, and enjoy great fare that combines the flavors of Key West and the…
The Cabana Dining Experience at Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay
Memorial Day weekend was a crazy weekend for those who visited Orlando. Not only was it the official opening day for Pandora – The World of Avatar, but it was also the grand opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s new water theme park, Volcano Bay! Volcano Bay takes the water park experience and kicks…
Learn Do’s and Dont’s of Universal Express Pass
The Express Pass is Universal’s front-of-the-line access to its two theme parks in Orlando. Unlike Disney’s FastPass, which comes free with admission, you’ll have to pay (in some fashion) for Express Pass. While only you can calculate whether this perk is worth it to you, we’ll help you understand some of the do’s and dont’s of…
Diagon Alley Must-Do’s at Universal Studios Florida
If you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, you’ll want to check out Diagon Alley, the newest Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Diagon Alley won’t take long to cover if you’re only venturing in to “ride something” — its only moving attractions are Escape From Gringotts and the Hogwarts Express train that runs to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. But the…
Check Out the New Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
Did you hear about the new Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal Orlando? We did and couldn’t wait to try it out! New Virtual Line at Universal If you are heading out to Universal Orlando, a new must see ride is Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon. As frequent park visitors, we…
Top Five Reasons to Stay at Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort
At at Universal Orlando‘s Royal Pacific Resort, stay close to the action but in your own tropical retreat. As one of Universal’s five (soon to be six) onsite hotels, Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers many benefits and perks to its guests. I have my own top five reasons to stay at the Royal Pacific —…
Add Universal to a Disney World vacation
After visiting Walt Disney World a few times, our children figured out that — gasp — Orlando has other theme parks! Chief among them is Universal, which has sparked interest in the past few years with notable additions themed to Harry Potter, Minions, and other popular franchises. So how do you add Universal to a Disney…
Review of Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
One recent addition to Universal Orlando‘s CityWalk complex will have you drooling before you even walk through the door. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has good food, incredible desserts, and a standout theme. You should explore Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and make it a part of your next Orlando vacation. Toothsome replaced the former NBA City and is…
Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure
Most character meet-and-greets are sweet, even cuddly. This one comes with a few more teeth! If your family wants to meet a dinosaur, the place to do it is the Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort. Unsurprisingly, the raptors reside in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure. Look for their…
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is Just Plain Fun
It’s official! Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon is now open at Universal Studios Florida! This attraction, which has been over three years in the making, had its grand opening yesterday and the event was a huge party. During the previews, I got the change to experience this unique attraction from the virtual queue…
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios – Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler for 50 Nights
Every night, February 4th through March 25th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras. As the 12 floats make their way through Universal Studios, bringing a family-friendly version of the New Orleans celebrations to Florida, guests excitedly collect beads, which are distributed generously. This year, 6 out of the 12 floats are new. The new floats,…