Category Archives: Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando announces new Harry Potter coaster replacing Dragon Challenge

Universal Orlando made it official: the twin looping coasters at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will run for the final time on September 4, before being replaced by an all new highly-themed Harry Potter coaster in 2019. This all-new thrill ride will take you deeper into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, where you will encounter…

Video Universal Update: Fast & Furious Construction, Nintendo Land Rumors

Fast & Furious Supercharged The graffitied construction walls are up the former locations of both Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Review and Disaster, with much of the construction of the new ride building taking place behind the San Francisco facades. However the construction is coming along and before we know it we are going to be riding a…

Food at Universal’s Volcano Bay

The food offerings at Universal Orlando’s new Volcano Bay water park have been revealed, are there are some exciting things on the menu. The culinary team, led by Corporate Executive Chef Steven Jayson, has created more than 60 entrees, snacks, and desserts. The flavors are inspired by the South Pacific and include things like Poke Bowls, Mango BBQ…

Day-to-Night Timelapse of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

If you want the full experience, visit both the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure AND Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade started it all as the original Harry Potter land in 2010. It’s home to Hagrid’s Cottage, Honeydukes Sweet Shop, Three Broomsticks restaurant, Ollivander’s, two…

Megatron Explains It All: Early Park Admission to Universal Orlando Resort

Early Park Admission enables all on-site hotel guests, Preferred Annual Passholders, Premier Annual Passholders and other select approved groups, to make the most of their day with: Entry to one theme park an hour before its scheduled opening Access to select attractions at the designated theme park The available theme park, attractions, times, etc. for…

UPDATE: Universal Orlando Resort General Construction Update

Fast and Furious Supercharged is speeding right along with prep work for something MASSIVE that is going to go up on the front entry building and theme work is progressing nicely! We take a look at all sorts of new Despicable Me 3 / Minions gear, a new Mummy display, enjoy some of our favorite…

A Guide to the Best Food and Treats at Universal Orlando

Let’s go on this culinary adventure with Host Trevor Green through Universal Orlando, including a feast and Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a Flaming Moe at Moe’s Tavern in Springfield and fine-dining, theme park style.