VIDEO: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Queue Tour + Preshow Videos
The hunt is on! Jurassic World VelociCoaster is the new species of roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. The attraction
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The DIS Universal Blog is the home to all of the posts that just really don’t have a place anywhere else. Luckily, they have found a home here and some may even live full and happy lives. Check out the articles below and enjoy!
Are Universal Orlando Parks Closed Due to Capacity Today?
Due to limited capacity, it’s not abnormal for Universal parks to close when it’s extremely busy. Sometimes it’s just Volcano
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PHOTOS: Jaws Mold-A-Rama Added to Universal Legacy Store
The Universal Legacy Store (formerly the Universal Studios Store) at Universal CityWalk has barely been around, but it’s by far
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Universal Shows Off the 2021 Mardi Gras Tribute Store
Universal Mardi Gras is rapidly approaching! Universal’s even this year will be an international food festival with plenty of food
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Step Inside Revenge of the Tooth Fairy Haunted House at Universal
Revenge of the Tooth Fairy is one of two haunted houses that you can experience at Universal Studios Florida during
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Was Universal’s Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing a Success?
Universal Orlando made a responsible decision when they decided to cancel Halloween Horror Nights in 2020 despite it being an
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I Was Wrong – Now is a Great Time to Visit Universal Orlando
Last week, I was lucky enough to attend the Universal Orlando Annual Passholder previews held by Universal to experience the
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Visiting Universal’s Parks After the COVID-19 Closure
Theme park fans knew that visiting theme parks would never look the same after closing down in March due to
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Review: Green Eggs & Ham is Open and Delicious
Universal usually has a great track record with making the most out of the limited amount of land they possess.
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Review: Bigfire American Fare is Average with Promise
Emeril’s Orlando had a good run at Universal CityWalk, but there wasn’t much sadness on our end when the restaurant
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Review: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Universal has received a lot of flak over the past several years for the new additions to their theme parks.
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Review: BBQ Additions to Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe
I don’t ever want to sound like a broken record, but one of the biggest problems with Universal Orlando is
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New Photos and Details for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
We are just weeks away from the grand opening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and Universal has released new
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Review: TODAY Cafe at Universal Studios Florida
While Universal Studios Florida has been consistently updated over the past 5 years, it seems like dining has been ignored for
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Creatures Inside Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
We are still a couple months away from the grand opening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, but Universal Orlando
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New Universal’s Endless Summer Resort Renderings Revealed
We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites and
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Review: Cafe 4 in Marvel Super Hero Island
Marvel Super Hero Island at Islands of Adventure is known for its thrilling attractions like The Incredible Hulk Coaster and
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Review: Vegan Dining at Mel’s & Richter’s
Universal has never been known for being the best of the best when it comes to dining options in their
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Must-See Christmas Experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood
Do you hear what I hear? Universal Studios Hollywood has kicked off their holiday celebrations! This year, The Entertainment Capital
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New Photos of Endless Summer Rooms
In summer 2019, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort will debut its Surfside Inn and Suites, which is Universal’s first true value
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Video Preview of Halloween Horror Nights 28
Universal Orlando has been releasing videos alongside each house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights 28, along with TV Spots. Beyond
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Photo Preview of Halloween Horror Nights 28
Leading up to Halloween Horror Nights 28 kicking off on September 14, Universal has been releasing photos from inside some
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VIVO Italian Kitchen Opens In Universal Studios Hollywood
Benvenuto, VIVO Italian Kitchen! This restaurant of delicious Italian cuisine opened on August 21, 2018 in CityWalk at Universal Studios
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Review: Universal’s Aventura Hotel Delivers Style at Value Prices
Universal’s expansion since 2014 has been extremely impressive. After Royal Pacific Resort opened in 2002 bringing the hotel count on Universal
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Review: Wimpy’s Should Be Open Year Round
“I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” – J. Wellington Wimpy Sometimes the greatest surprises come in the
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Cinematic Celebration Officially Opens at Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration is now officially open at Universal Studios Florida! The new nighttime show is the perfect way
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A Look at Universal’s Aventura Hotel Urban Pantry
With every new hotel at Universal Orlando comes new and interesting restaurants. Universal’s Aventura Hotel will be opening in August
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Jurassic World Kids’ Suites Will Make Adults Jealous
One of the coolest aspects of Universal Orlando’s resort hotels are the kids’ suites. Over at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel,
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Review: Richter’s Burger Co. Serves Up Disappointment
Universal has never been lauded for their quick service dining. If you’ve ever eaten at The Leaky Cauldron or Three
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Top 4 Reasons Not To Skip Universal Orlando
Less Planning Worries I am a planner. I have lists of lists. And while I’m not saying that you can
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“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” Lights Up Hogwarts
Since I’ve been visiting Universal Orlando, I’ve never been blown away by the parks at night. While they do take
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Our Guide to A Celebration of Harry Potter 2018
A Celebration of Harry Potter returns to Universal Orlando kicking off on Friday, January 26 and running through Sunday, January
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5 Things to Do While Waiting at Universal Orlando Resort
Everyone knows waiting in line can be frustrating. It doesn’t matter if it is a few hours or 20 minutes behind
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What To Consider When Booking Universal From The UK
While booking Walt Disney World from the UK is an absolute breeze, Universal Orlando takes a bit more consideration. There are
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No Express? No Problem!
My family usually stays at a premier Universal Orlando hotel during busy park seasons for the Universal Express Pass, which is
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“The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” Debuts at Universal
This holiday season at Universal Orlando promises to be bigger than ever and a big part of that is thanks
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Review: Bambu Jungle Kitchen at Volcano Bay
When it comes to eating at Volcano Bay, you’re almost always going to have to make a difficult decision. Luckily,
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ECV Concerns in Universal Studios
This winter marks my first trip to the Universal Orlando Resort. I’m unbelievably excited. Not only will I finally get to
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Hot Diggity Dog – Universal CityWalk’s Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Baseball is a true American pastime. Even growing up in Canada I knew Americans loved baseball. That’s what the movies
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A Guide to Premium Seating at Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando’s new water theme park, Volcano Bay, is impressive. In addition to its 18 attractions, magnificent theming, and pleasantly surprising
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Staying at the Hard Rock Hotel
Staying on property at Universal can be quite an expensive endeavor. Thanks to the addition of Cabana Bay and Sapphire
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Making the Most of Volcano Bay!
Volcano Bay is open, and with Universal Orlando’s new water theme park reaching crowd capacity most days, making the most of your time
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Fall in Love with Sapphire Falls!
In summer 2016, Universal Orlando opened its newest hotel, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. My family stayed at the resort in
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Take a Closer Look: Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes is a joke shop in Universal Studios Florida. The shop is part of Diagon Alley, and if you
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PHOTOS: First Look at Slides, Pools, and Cabanas at Volcano Bay
The anticipation surrounding the opening of Universal Orlando’s brand new, 30-acre Volcano Bay is building and we’re sharing some new
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PHOTOS: First Look at Volcano Bay Merchandise
Guests will soon be stepping foot into Volcano Bay, Universal’s new water theme park, where they will find a luscious,
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The Best and Worst Volcano Bay Food & Drinks
Volcano Bay will be having its grand opening on May 25th, 2017, and that day can’t come soon enough. We
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VIDEO: Jimmy Buffett Performs at Margaritaville Grand Opening
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is one of the busiest restaurants at Universal CityWalk Orlando and every other location is immensely popular.
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VIDEO: Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Queue
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon brings one of the most popular bits on The Tonight Show to Universal Orlando
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How to Spend a Day at Universal Orlando Without Entering a Park
Universal Orlando is quickly becoming a vacation destination. In the past, lots of people treated Universal as a short couple
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Universal Orlando and My Disney Family
Is your family a “Disney Family” like mine is? Having two little girls who love Disney Princesses, I always thought
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REVIEW: Confisco Grille – An Unremarkable Journey
Confisco Grille bills itself as a place for travelers and explorers to indulge in exotic dishes from the four corners
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A Celebration of Harry Potter 2017 Recap
Day 1 It’s the most wonderful time of year for Harry Potter fans! No, the next installment of Fantastic Beasts and
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REVIEW: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Universal CityWalk
If you don’t have the ability to make it to an actual beach during your stay in Florida (and many
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The Race Through New York Pre-Show video is…
In an attempt to get people pumped for Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, Universal has released a brief
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What’s Happening at Universal – January 2017
One of the best things about Universal Orlando Resort is that Comcast keeps the parks in a constant state of
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
So you’ve seen the new movie and you’re ready to experience it in the parks! Bad news: Universal Studios has not
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Halloween Horror Nights Ghost Town
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is the park’s premiere Halloween event. It consists of several shows, scare zones,
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Tales of a Disney Fan on a Universal Vacation
In the first two installments of this series, we looked closely at how a Universal trip differs from a typical
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Start Preparing NOW for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will soon be upon us, so in the words of Benjamin Franklin: “If you
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGIC: Tales of a Disney Fan on a Universal Vacation | Chapter 2: Universal Express Pass vs. Disney’s FastPass+
In the first article of this series, we focused on the booking process, the planning and build up to your
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGIC: Tales of a Disney Fan on a Universal Vacation | Chapter 1: Booking and Logistics
As a hardcore Disney fan, my family has become well versed in the magical experience of a Disney vacation. After
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4 Tips For Keeping Track of Your Family at Universal Orlando
With huge crowds sweeping through The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley or down the streets of CityWalk,
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Family’s Guide to Universal: The Simpsons Ride
Krusty the Clown has built a slipshod theme park called Krustyland for all of Springfield to enjoy. Along with the
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Family’s Guide to Universal: The Blues Brothers Show
You hear it before you see it. The large megaphone fitted to the Blues Brothers signature cop car crackles to
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Family’s Guide to Universal: Twister…Ride It Out
Twister…Ride It Out places us in the 1996 film, Twister, and is a re-creation of a tornado ripping through a small
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Family’s Guide to Universal: MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
The government-funded and highly secretive alien immigration agency, MEN IN BLACK, has hidden its headquarters underneath a 1964 World’s Fair
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Family’s Guide to Universal: Revenge of the Mummy
A film crew has moved into an ancient Egyptian tomb to create a mummy movie starring Brendan Fraser. While in
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My First Trip to Universal Hollywood
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time. Universal Orlando has always had a presence in
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The Universal Day – Islands of Adventure
For some folks planning a trip to Central Florida, the Disney Universe (parks, hotels, Downtown Disney/Disney Springs) can consume every
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Why I Hate That I Love Universal
I’ll admit, when my husband wanted to go to Universal instead of Disney I protested. I’m a hardcore Disney fan,
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The Best and Worst Packaged Sweets in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (WWHP) offers a large number of treats to satisfy the sweet tooth of any Wizard or Muggle. Delicacies
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Vacation with Purpose at Universal Orlando and Give Kids The World Village
One small act can make a difference in the life of another. Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we
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If I Ran The Theme Park: Decorating Universal Orlando for the Holidays
Welcome to the first ever installment of If I Ran The Theme Park. Today, we are going to look at
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