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FIRST LOOK at NEW Interactive Wands Coming to ‘Harry Potter’ Land at Universal’s Epic Universe

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Can you believe the grand opening of  Universal Orlando’s third theme park is only a few months away now?

The Portal leading to The Ministry of Magic ©Universal

Epic Universe will open its doors for the first time on May 22nd, and we can’t wait to explore its five new lands. We’ll be able to explore the universe in Celestial Park, engage with dragons in How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, play games in Super Nintendo World, and tap into our darkest wishes in Dark Universe. However, Harry Potter fans are anxiously anticipating The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, and we now have some new details about the interactive wands and experiences coming to that park.

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ALERT! A New Refillable Mug Has Arrived at Universal Orlando!

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Mardi Gras season has arrived at Universal Orlando.

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Now, we’ve been there to check out all the Mardi Gras offerings, including the food, as well as the merchandise, parade, entertainment, and more. While we were visiting Universal, though, we noticed something new on Universal store shelves: a 30th Anniverary Mardi Gras refillable mug! Laissez le bons temps rouler!

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FIRST LOOK at Universal’s Epic Universe Super Bowl Commercial

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It’s a big weekend, at least for advertising. Yes, there’s some kind of sporting event happening (yeah, we know, it’s the SUPER BOWL), but let’s face it…what we’re really excited about are all the great Super Bowl commercials, which are entertaining in and of themselves.

Epic Universe

Now, we’ve already seen the head-scratching ad that Disney dropped for Disney+, but we’ve now got a FIRST LOOK at the first EVER Super Bowl commercial for Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, which opens in May. Now, THAT’S exciting! So let’s go through the portal and check it out.

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BREAKING BUTTERBEER NEWS: A Ton of NEW Snacks, Souvenirs, and More Are Coming Soon

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Universal’s sharing more details about this year’s Butterbeer season and how it will be BIGGER and BETTER than before!

Butterbeer

Ever since we first learned about Butterbeer Season’s return to Universal this year, we’ve been eagerly awaiting to find out what will await us. Sure, there are plenty of ways to get Butterbeer right now around Universal’s parks in the Wizarding World’s lands, but Universal is promising exciting new changes to come that you can enjoy on vacation and from the comfort of your own home!

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The Top 10 Most Anticipated NEW Theme Park Rides for 2025

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We saw some great new rides debut in 2024, but 2025 may be an even bigger year for new attractions!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Last year, we saw several new attractions pop up at major theme parks all over the world as well as the promise of great new rides and lands opening in the future. As we head deeper into 2025, we can’t help but get excited about the future of the theme park industry and some highly-anticipated attractions that are slated to open THIS YEAR!

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An EXCLUSIVE Universal Orlando Parade Is BACK in 2025!

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Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras is BACK in Universal Orlando, and we’ve been checking out all the fun festivities.

It’s Mardi Gras time!

Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration brings some unique offerings to the park, including food booths with Mardi Gras-inspired food (beignets ALL day), a concert series with some pretty BIG names in music, and more! However one thing we always look forward to is the Mardi Gras parade! So come with us to check it out!

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REVIEW: 10 MUST-HAVE Snacks at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration

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It’s time to eat!

Mardi Gras!

We are headed to Universal for the 2025 Mardi Gras celebrations to check out the entertainment, merchandise, and, of course, the food! Let’s see what’s actually worth it at this year’s festival!

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We’re LIVE at Universal Orlando for Its POPULAR Mardi Gras Event!

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It’s time to party!

Mardi Gras!

Universal Orlando is expecting some pretty big things in 2025 with its new resorts, Epic Universe finally opening, and major changes to some iconic rides. While we wait for everything exciting to come our way, we’re partying it up at Universal’s Mardi Gras celebrations, and we’re bringing you with us!

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NEWS: Universal Studios Announces Exclusive Gift for First Responders During the LA Wildfires

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In the aftermath of the devastating fires that have ripped through the greater Los Angeles area in recent weeks, Universal Studios Hollywood is offering first responders complimentary tickets in recognition of their heroic efforts.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal’s announcement about the exclusive tickets reads in part, “Universal Studios Hollywood salutes first responders for their heroic efforts during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires with the ‘First Responder Heroes Ticket.'”

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