food IS a theme park
On Tuesday, July 29th, a fire started at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure.
Hogwarts Castle
According to News 6, a tree was struck by lightning near the queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
While you might think of Disney World for all the best theme park snacks, you might be sleeping on Universal Orlando. We found two snacks that we knew we had to try.
Thunder Falls Terrace
We headed to Thunder Falls Terrace, right by the Jurassic Park River Adventure, to try some snacks. This Jurassic Park-themed restaurant offers plenty of seating and air conditioning, and now has two more snacks that are causing a roar.
Universal Orlando and The Boring Co. may be teaming up on a tunnel project, Orlando business leaders told the Orlando Business Journal recently.
Universal Studios
Several local leaders and industry experts say they have “heard chatter” that The Boring Co., owned by Elon Musk, and Universal are working together to bring a tunnel-like transportation system to Orlando.
Who’s heading to Universal Orlando this year? Raise those hands!
Universal Orlando
If you haven’t been in a few years, there’s a lot to see — from Minions Land and DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida to the brand-new theme park, Epic Universe! They even have a few new hotels available for you and your family to visit. But will planning a trip break the bank? Well, hopefully not with the latest ticket offer.
With the opening of Epic Universe, plenty of people have been traveling to Orlando to experience Universal’s newest park. Since they’re already there, people have also been going to Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure as a part of their vacation.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure
Universal just announced a bunch of temporary ride closures coming to Islands of Adventure this year. If you’re planning a Universal trip for the summer or later on, you’re going to want to take note of these closure dates.
Epic Universe is officially open! Universal’s brand-new theme park opened on May 22nd, 2025, and now a Universal Hotel perk officially starts today, May 23rd!
Epic Universe
Staying at a Universal hotel offers several perks, including complimentary transportation and Early Park Admission. If you are staying at a Signature Collection hotel, you can also take advantage of Universal Express Unlimited. And the perks just got even better, as Early Park Admission now has more options!
A BIG change just hit Universal Orlando Resort, and it could impact your next vacation! Universal has made changes to its designated smoking areas, and we have all the details for you.
Universal Studios
Effective today, May 15th, 2025, Universal Orlando has made changes to the designated smoking areas at its parks. While previously, there were locations inside each of the parks that guests could smoke, going forward, there will only be smoking areas located outside of the park entrance (except for Volcano Bay, which is keeping its in-park smoking area for now).
Universal’s Epic Universe is set to open to the public on May 22nd, and we can confidently say that the park is going to be a game-changer.
Epic Universe
The technologically advanced theme park is set to change the face of Universal Orlando forever, including the resort’s original theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Is it just us, or does it feel like there’s been a whole lot of Harry Potter lately!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic
We recently got news on some of the cast for the new Harry Potter series coming to HBO. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic has been all the buzz with Epic Universe opening soon! The Battle at the Ministry ride at Epic is SHOCKING fans. Now, we have a NEW Harry Potter announcement!
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Universal Orlando’s third theme park, Epic Universe, is set to open next month on May 22nd, 2025.
Epic Universe
This new theme park is home to five different lands including Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. Universal offers Annual Passes so you can visit and experience their theme parks whenever you please, but will their newest park be part of their Annual Pass program? We have the answer you are looking for!
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