Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, celebrated the season at Universal Orlando. Here is her report about the Yuletide at Universal Orlando. Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s is no doubt the star of Yuletide festivities at Universal Studios. Held nightly now through January 5th, the parade brings elements…
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Surf’s Up at Universal’s Surfside Inn & Suites
Liliane Opsomer, the coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, stayed at Surfside Inn, the latest property of Universal Orlando. Here is here review. The Endless Summer Resort is Universal’s latest hotel complex featuring two hotel towers of which Surfside Inn & Suites opened in 2019. It is Universal’s first value…
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…
New Nighttime Lagoon Show Announced for Universal Orlando
Do you love nighttime spectaculars courtesy of theme parks? Well, beginning this summer, Universal Orlando Resort will be introducing a brand new one at their Universal Studios Florida park! The show, which will be called Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration, will be a lagoon based show that will seamlessly blend a fountain show with a variety of…
Fast & Furious – Supercharged Officially Open at Universal Studios Florida
Are you ready to hang out with the Fast & Furious crew? The all new, Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction is now officially open at Universal Studios Florida at the Universal Orlando Resort and Guests are invited to join in and get immersed in the action! During this attraction, Guests are able join up…
Foodie Friday: The Dishes of Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando
Every year, in either usually February or March, Universal Orlando Resort offers their fun-filled Mardi Gras event at Universal Studios Florida. There are big named concerts that light up the stage; fantastic entertainment, stilt-walkers, a wild parade, more beads than you can imagine, and yes, delicious New Orleans-style food. Mardi Gras is a Universal Orlando…
Fun Awaits at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras
Now through April 7th, Universal Studios Orlando celebrates Mardi Gras, and the fun starts prior to the parade at the French Quarter Courtyard. New Orleans bands and mouthwatering Cajun-style bites— such as jambalaya, shrimp po’boys, gumbo, and beignets—tempt visitors as of 4:00 p.m. each day. Before the parade starts, in the early evening, members of the festival Krewes…
London Calling: A Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley
Last week, I wrote about what you could experience while visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, but did you know that Universal Orlando has a unique second experience in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley located at Universal Studios Florida. Like in the books it is set in London…
Dining at Universal Orlando with Food Allergies: Tips for Universal Studios
While Disney World is known for its ability to accommodate food allergies and other special diets, dining at Universal Orlando with food allergies has come a long way towards catching up. Here are a few tips and favorites to navigate your dietary restrictions at Universal Orlando. Before You Go Just as with Disney World, the…
A Guide to Springfield (“Simpsons”-land) at Universal Orlando
Springfield is Universal Orlando’s Simpsons themed area. And whether you are a fan of the long running show or not, the level of detail is sure to impress you. While I don’t claim to be a Simpsons expert, this area is one of my favorites for it’s level of detail and dedication to the…
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…