Category Archives: Universal Orlando Resort

Meet the Minions from Despicable Me 3 at Universal Orlando

First, meet the Minions that are trading in their denim for stripes at the Jail Minion Tattoo Parlor near the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction. Here you’ll be able to snap photos with the new Jail Minions from the movie and receive your very own temporary Minion tattoo. Meet and Greet times are below. *Subject…

Top 5 Best Tips for Visiting Universal Studios Florida

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We are sharing with you first time some of our favorite tips for visiting Universal Studios Florida. Used them however you feel suits you if this is your first visit. Learn and have fun !  

Tapu Tapu Virtual Queue is Really Awesome !

Volcano Bay guests will use their Tapu Tapu wearable, which is included with admission, to virtually wait in line for rides while enjoying other areas of the park. Their wearable band will simply alert them when it’s time for their ride; or enjoy many TapTu Play experiences throughout the park – triggering special effects like…

Super Nintendo World Revealed for Universal Japan!

Super Nintendo World is the name of the themed area that will first open at Universal Studios Japan, announced to debut by summer 2020 in time for the Tokyo Olympics. It will later be followed by more Nintendo attractions to open at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Krakatau Aqua Coaster is the Best Thrill Ride at Volcano Bay

Indeed, Krakatau Aqua Coaster is the Best Thrill Ride at Volcano Bay! The flagship attraction of Volcano Bay, the Krakatau Aqua Coaster has a four-person canoe that launches up and shoots down hills and rockets through the volcano itself in a series of dark twists and turns. For the finale, the coaster plunges through a…

Know Volcano Bay Height Requirements at Universal Orlando Before You Go

It’s basically comes down to if you’re over Four feet tall or not. If you are over 48″ then you can go on everything, except for the kiddie areas. Still there’s lots of water slides kids can do if they’re between 42″ and 48″ with a supervising companion. Get ready to have fun at Volcano…

“The Shining” coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 27

Starting on September 15th on select nights through November 4th, Halloween Horror Nights 27 can almost guarantee this to another must-attend event. What else can you expect to experience at HHN 27? Well, one of the most requested haunts is FINALLY becoming a reality. Yes, a house based on The Shining will be coming to…

Harry Potter Christmas Celebration announced

Anyone who has visited Universal Orlando and its Harry Potter areas has experienced the magical, immersive worlds. Like jumping into a movie set or the pages of the books, the Harry Potter experiences are filled with details. Universal recently announced that Harry Potter Christmas celebration will be coming this year. For the first time starting November 18, 2017, Christmas…

Know the Power of Tapu Tapu devices for Universal’s Volcano Bay

The Tapu Tapu devices, a waterproof wristband, will be used at Universal’s new Volcano Bay for everything from reserving your place in a virtual queue for the rides to activating special effects throughout the park. Soak up the sun on Waturi Beach, watch your friends speed through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge in The Reef leisure…

Enjoy la dolce vita at Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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When a weekend trip to Italy just isn’t possible, relish the next best thing during Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Set under the twinkling lights of the picturesque Harbor Piazza, Harbor Nights invites locals and visitors to enjoy the starlit sights, sounds and flavors of Italy without leaving Orlando. Included…