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There Is Cap’n Crunch Cereal (??) in Universal’s NEW Drink, and We Ain’t Mad!

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We go to Universal Orlando for the food. There. We said it. We go EVERYWHERE for the food, and we’re happy to admit that.

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Sure, Epic Universe is a lot of fun with its rides and entertainment, and we had a blast at Halloween Horror Nights, but mostly, we’re here for the food. Well, I guess we need to make a beeline over to Universal Orlando ASAP because the resort just announced a TON of new food and drinks for Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk — and it all sounds INCREDIBLE.

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CONFIRMED: Popular Universal Orlando Ride Will Close For Almost a Year

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Okay, so we know a lot of folks are planning trips to Universal Orlando for 2026 — and we get it. Maybe you waited for the initial excitement of Epic Universe’s grand opening to quiet down so you can visit Universal’s new park without as many crowds (although we expect to see crowds in Epic Universe for a while).

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Or maybe you’re just skipping Disney World because of all the construction and opting for a Universal Orlando vacation instead, which is also totally understandable. However, if you WILL be visiting Universal Orlando in 2026, you’ll need a heads up about one popular ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure will be closed for most of the year.

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ALERT! Universal Orlando Just Dropped a Major Ticket Deal

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Who’s heading to Universal Orlando this year? Raise those hands!

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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.

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The NEW Hotel Problem You Need To Know When You Visit Epic Universe

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Okay, so we know a lot of y’all are planning trips to Universal Orlando to see Epic Universe — and we don’t blame you.

Gate at Epic Universe

Universal has KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK (pun intended) with its new theme park, and we’ve enjoyed visiting it multiple times to check out all five lands, including all the rides, entertainment, and (OF COURSE) dining spots. However, if you’re visiting Universal Orlando from out of town, you might be wondering what hotel is the best to stay in if you’re visiting Epic Universe. We’ve got an answer…but it’s complicated.

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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey To Temporarily Close at Universal Orlando SOON

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Okay, let’s talk about Universal Orlando. Yes, we know, we know — we’ve been talking about Universal Orlando a lot, but can you blame us? Epic Universe is opening so soon and we’ve had SO many details to share about the new park recently.

Universal Studios Resort

So, as you may know, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be expanding thanks to Epic Universe, when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic opens with the new park. However, let’s take it back to the ORIGINAL Wizarding World park, Universal Islands of Adventure. One of the first Harry Potter rides (and still one of the more popular rides in the park) will be closing soon. Yep, we’re talking about Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

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Brightline Is Giving Away a FREE Universal Orlando Vacation (and It Only Takes SECONDS to Enter)

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Are you thinking about taking a trip to Universal Orlando?

Universal Studios Florida

Now may be the perfect time to visit. Things seem to be a little quiet, especially now that we’ve seen all the hype around the five new lands coming to Universal’s third theme Park, Epic Universe. So many folks are waiting until 2025 to visit the parks now, so they can see the new park, which is why NOW could be the time to visit. If you are considering it, you could actually enter to win a Universal Orlando vacation for FREE — we’ll tell you how.

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Come With Us to Check Out The NEW Harry Potter Land Show at Universal Orlando

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Universal Orlando Resort is BRINGING IT. There is a LOT to talk about at this popular theme park right now. First, there’s a new nighttime show right on the lagoon (with some AMAZING new music). Then, there’s the brand-new DreamWorks land — complete with a SHREK pretzel. But today, we’re here to talk about another NEW nighttime attraction. Wizards, we’r going to Hogwarts.

Hogwarts

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade Land is hosting a new nighttime extravaganza called Hogwarts Always. We love nighttime shows. We love Harry Potter. We’re ready to be WOWED. Now, does the show live up to our hopes and dreams? Let’s find out!

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New Study Reveals Disney World Is NOT the Most Popular Theme Park in Florida

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Disney World is a popular park that visitors come from all over the world to experience.

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom

While each of its four main parks has its fans, Magic Kingdom is undeniably special to a ton of folks. From watching Mickey and Minnie perform in front of Cinderella Castle to enjoying a DOLE Whip in Adventureland, there are some iconic experiences to be had within the park. But, just how popular is this park compared to others around the country? You might be surprised to find out that it’s not the top-ranking park in the US!

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Universal Orlando Is Reopening June 5th and We’ve Got ALL the Details!

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Universal Orlando is reopening its theme parks to the public on June 5th. 

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Universal Orlando is set to become one of the first major theme park resorts to reopen in the United States. Though they have set a precedent with the reopening of Universal CityWalk last week, the company is still working out many of the details about how their reopening will look on June 5th. Here’s what we know so far.

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BREAKING NEWS: Universal Orlando Is Officially Opening June 5th

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Just yesterday, we found out that Universal Orlando had submitted a reopening plan that included an early June opening date.

Islands of Adventure Main Entrance

From there, the plan had to go through several rounds of approval. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings approved the plan last night. From there, the plan went on for approval from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and apparently it was approved.

Universal Orlando just released a statement that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay will open to the public on June 5th.

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