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Universal Orlando celebrates Annual Passholder Appreciation Days from August 16 through September 30, 2021. During this month and a half, there are tons of hotel discounts, free things, and benefits in the resorts, CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. This post shares details, plus our big plans for the UOAP event. Everyone loves
For our first visit to a West Coast theme park in over a year, we head to Universal Studios Hollywood! In this reopening report, we’ll share photos, crowds & wait time info, health & safety measures, rule compliance, plus commentary on Florida v. California. Let’s start with some details about our visit. Wanting to lock-in
When I stepped off Universal’s newest attraction to officially open, I was blown away. I wouldn’t say that the ride made my jaw drop, but that’s only because I had a dumb grin plastered on my face for the entirety the experience. I was laughing and having such a good time that I knew I
It’s been a big week for Walt Disney World health safety protocol and rule relaxation news, and before Daniel Craig introduces the weekend, we have yet another significant development out of Orange County, Florida–and at Universal Orlando! This post we’ll cover the details and offer our commentary about the changes. Let’s start with a brief
In what appears to be a coordinated move, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort announced within hours of one another the dropping of one health safety measure, while Universal took that a step further with the relaxation of another. In this post, we’ll offer a rundown of the changes, when they’ll occur, and what
Jurassic World VelociCoaster is a high-speed roller coaster opening in Summer 2021 at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. This covers everything you need to know about the new Jurassic Park ride: the official opening date, photos, concept art, and answers to common questions. (Updated April 22, 2021.) Let’s start with a bit of
Our 1-day Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure 2-park itinerary offers a step by step plan for an ideal visit to both Universal Orlando theme parks in a single day. This hopper strategy covers how to spend less time waiting in lines and avoiding crowds at headliner thrill rides & roller coasters. Plus, advice
Our guide to the best attractions in Islands of Adventure reviews the top rides, with numerical scores for every roller coaster, show, and more–including in Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, it’s a great starting point for things to do and skip, and what’s
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe will be a new theme park in addition to Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. This runs down the lands, rides, shops, restaurants, entertainment center, and adjacent hotel, all of which will be a short drive from Walt Disney World. (Updated March 3, 2021.) Let’s start with the
Our Universal Studios Florida ride guide reviews the park’s top attractions, with numerical scores for every show, roller coaster, simulator, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you’re planning a trip to Universal Orlando, it’s a great place to start when making a rough roadmap for the best things to do–and what’s appropriate for
Our 1-day Universal Studios Florida itinerary offers a step by step plan for an ideal visit, with strategy to minimize time waiting in lines, maximize efficiency, and avoid crowds. In the process, we offer advice for rides, restaurants, shows, snacks, entertainment, and more. Note that this itinerary has been created following the reopening of Universal
