Universal Orlando has been preparing for a celebration with plenty of merry and all kinds of mayhem this holiday season! I was invited by Universal to take a sneak peek at the brand new, and first time ever, Holiday Tribute Store! Unfortunately, the weather made Universal decide to postpone this […]
New Potter Pressed Penny Machine?
The news has just broke on Twitter courtesy of Skipper Hoss (FOLLOW HIM HERE), that there are now Harry Potter related pressed pennies! The machine can be found in the main store in Port of Entry at Islands of Adventure and not actually within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. […]
Themed Christmas Trees at Islands of Adventure
I took a walk around Islands of Adventure yesterday and discovered some themed Christmas trees were already out and on display. Universal’s holiday offerings officially kick off on November 14th and run until January 3rd, 2021. Read more about what they’re doing HERE. In the video below, you’ll see trees […]
That didn’t take long
HHN out. Grinchmas in.
4 minutes and 20 seconds with…
The parks are great for going on things, but it is also nice to just go and not go on anything. Wait. What? You read that correctly. Sometimes (pretty much always in this current climate), when I go to Universal, I just walk around and take photos or […]
A Mardi Monday Morning At Universal
Take a tour of the Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras Tribute Store!
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures queue walkthrough
A new Harry Potter attraction is set to open at Islands of Adventure on June 13th! I was very lucky to get a preview to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at a media event! Here’s video from the queue. Warning, it might make you miss Dueling Dragons!
Unusual Snack From Universal
Some folks like to eat at fancy restaurants when they’re at theme parks. Others are ok with burgers from a counter service place. Pretzels, popcorn and churros are also yummy. But what if you wanted to try something a little outside your comfort zone? Well, Universal has you covered! In […]
Women’s Day!
Happy National Women’s Day! Today is a day where we honor and celebrate the women in our community. I mean, that really should be everyday, but I digress. Here are a couple videos featuring some of my favorite Universal women! Granted, those Lollipop Girls from Easter Island aren’t around anymore, […]
Full steam ahead to Mardi Gras!
Yesterday was the last day to experience the holiday (Christmas) events at the Universal Orlando Resort. In less than a month’s time, they will begin their annual Mardi Gras celebration. With just a brief stop at the Harry Potter Celebration between now and then, Mardi Gras kicks off on February […]