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…
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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…
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,…
Preview of Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
We’re getting closer and closer to the newest attraction at Universal Studios Florida – Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon! The ride opens officially on April 6 and it looks like it’s going to be a ton of fun! Race Through New York will have you Jimmy Fallon and see all your favorite characters…
Foodie Friday: Review of The Leaky Cauldron
You all know I’m obsessed with Harry Potter, right? I love the books and re-read them frequently and anytime the movies are on Freeform, I immediately turn them on. It doesn’t matter that I know it all by heart. To me, it is just a great story that I never tire of. Which is why,…
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Butterbeer Fudge
You know, I’m totally in a Harry Potter state of mind right now. I just enjoyed Harry Potter Weekend on Freeform and I’ve been enjoying reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Plus I’m anxiously waiting Forbidden Beasts. Yep, I’m obsessed. This also means that I am obsessed with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter….
Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone — Fun for Little Tykes
Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone holds most of Universal Studios kids-friendly attractions, and while the future of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone is uncertain, I really think that little tykes will have a lot of fun when visiting. Here is a look at all the attractions nestled inside Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. Animal Actors on Location: The show integrates video segments with…
Top 5 Thrill Rides at Universal Studios Florida
Looking for the fastest, scariest, and all around jaw dropping thrill rides of Universal Studios Florida? These are the top 5 thrilling attractions that are sure to excite even the most experienced of adrenaline junkies! Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts Inside the newly built Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida stands a grand,…
The Non-Thrill Seeker’s Guide to Universal Orlando Resort
For the longest time I thought that Universal Orlando Resort was not for me. I’m not a fan of roller coasters or thrill rides and frankly was always a bit intimidated by the rides at Universal. Since moving to Orlando with my boyfriend, we have taken up going to theme parks as a leisure activity….
Foodie Friday: Snack Spotlight on Butterbeer Ice Cream
I am a huge Harry Potter fan. Plain and simple. I devoured the books, I eagerly anticipated movies, and one of the coolest moments was walking into Universal’s Islands of Adventure and stepping into Hogsmede for the first time. It was surreal. Even more surreal was stepping into the world of Diagon Alley just a…
Why You NEED to go to Universal (Part One – Hogsmeade)
For a very long time, I was apart of the club that kind of hated on Universal Studios in Florida. The reason I was trashing it was because as huge Disney fan; I think most Disney fans kind of see it as a B list version of Disney. Honestly, as I look back on my…