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Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is this year’s best addition at any theme park in the US. Its counterpart in Japan is even better, and the Florida version coming to Epic Universe in 2025 will be the best yet. Expansion is already on the way, with a Donkey Kong mine cart roller coaster
Universal just increased ticket prices at its Orlando, Florida parks and will soon be following suit with higher admission costs at Universal Studios Hollywood. This post covers the before and after pricing, how to beat the increase, and commentary about the changes. First of all, this is mostly unsurprising. Ticket prices usually go up once
Our guide to Christmas 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort offers tips for both theme parks–Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida–plus the hotels and CityWalk. It includes Wizarding World of Harry Potter entertainment, crowd levels, food, free things to do, upcharge offerings, decorations, tips & tricks. For starters, Universal Orlando Resort celebrates Christmas beginning on
Universal Orlando Resort will debut an all-new themed land featuring DreamWorks Animation at Universal Studios Florida in 2024. This post shares the official announcement, which movies and characters will appear in the area, rumored attractions, and our commentary about the upcoming addition to USF. Let’s start with the official announcement. According to Universal, guests’ imaginations
Universal Studios Hollywood has finally announced the long-rumored Fast & Furious roller coaster, and confirmed that construction is officially underway. This post shares details revealed in the USH press release, along with other expectations for the new thrill ride based on past leaks, our commentary, and more. According to the press release, Universal Studios Hollywood will bring
Our Walt Disney World itineraries offer strategy for single & multi-day visits to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Plus, 1-day touring plans for Universal Studios Florida, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong theme parks. These time-saving tips will help you avoid crowds, high wait times, and long lines for rides. (Updated June
Last year’s attendance report that covers Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando has been released by the Themed Entertainment Association. This post takes a look at the winners and losers in the first almost entirely normal year post-reopening, with commentary about changes and trends for both Central Florida theme park heavyweights. For starters, the Global
Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in September & October. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated June 19, 2023.) This year, Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Florida has released details and concept art for the new Minion Land that’ll feature rides, retail, restaurants, meet & greets, placemaking, and more. This post covers what we know about the upcoming Orlando addition, when it’ll open, and everything else we know so far. Let’s start with basic background. Rather than being a
If you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in 2023, our planning guide offers restaurant recommendations, park & ride strategy, plus tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, and more to have the best vacation possible. (Updated May 23, 2023.) We’re Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and huge fans
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Southern California’s best theme parks, and a great side trip if you’re visiting Disneyland. This USH planning guide offers tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, where to eat, and best rides to do at the “Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles.” (Updated April 24,
