food IS a theme park
We love a summer trip to Universal Orlando. From flying with Harry Potter to racing in Mario Kart, there’s so much to do!
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One of the most important parts of a theme park trip is the food you eat! There is nothing worse than waiting to try a new food item or snack, and it being disappointing. That’s why we’re here! We make sure to try all the new snacks so you can get the best food on your vacation!
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Recently, our team stopped by the London section of Universal Studios to try a brand new snack. Let’s dive into the review!
Can you keep a secret? We aren’t joking here!
Pat O’Brien’s at Universal
Speakeasy is back at Pat O’Brien’s at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk! Speakeasy is an exclusive experience for guests that is literally hidden upstairs, which you get to by using the stairs in the back of Pat O’Brien’s. We got the chance to check it out with an early preview before it returns, and we just had to share our experience with you!
Over at all three of Universal Orlando‘s parks, you’ll find a section dedicated to Harry Potter. Inside those spots, you’ll find butterbeer and butterbeer snacks galore — there are often so many, it’s a little hard to pick what to get!
Butterbeer Shortbread Bar
Now, this gets easier if you’re often visiting the parks, or going on a longer trip, since you can often try more of the treats. Even then, though, we think it’s important that you know which ones are at the high of your list. The last thing you want is to spend money on a treat you don’t end up liking! That’s why, when we heard that there was a new Butterbeer shortbread treat in Universal Studios, we knew we had to go try it out ASAP.
Halloween Horror Nights is turning 35 this year! To celebrate, Universal Orlando has something big planned.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
This year’s theme will be the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares! It will be hosted by Halloween Horror Nights icon Jack the Clown, and his legendary rival, Dr. Oddfellow, will band together to scare Universal Studios guests. Halloween Horror Nights starts on August 28th and runs through November 1st, so get ready to scream!
Universal Orlando has so many refurbs happening right now!
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Six attractions will be closed this spring and summer across all three Universal Orlando parks. Here are all of the ride closures to know about for your next visit, including some newly announced ones!
There’s a lot of talk about some big stuff coming for the Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks, and Orlando in general!
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There has been word about a transportation system project connecting Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks, which could help mainly with getting to and from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure to Universal’s Epic Universe. However, the proposed tunnel system doesn’t stop there, as there are talks to use it to transform how people navigate International Drive!
Universal’s newest roller coaster is Fast & Furious themed – and we’re seeing just how fast these cars can go! The new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride will have riders board some iconic cars from the movie series!
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be on both coasts. The Universal Studios Hollywood coaster will open in summer 2026, while the Universal Orlando coaster will open in 2027.
One of our favorite times of the year has arrived at Universal Parks, though many people don’t know about it!
Butterbeer!
No, we’re not talking about Mardi Gras (though, we do love that celebration too!) — we’re talking about Butterbeer Season! Yes, this does exist, and each year, we get to see special offerings in the Universal Parks all over the world to celebrate this beloved, iconic drink. If you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Beijing Resort from March 1st through May 31st (or Universal Studios Japan from April 1st through May 17th), here’s what you can’t miss!
A month ago, Universal Orlando Resort made an announcement that had us jumping out of our seats. They announced that Universal Studios would be getting a new Fast and Furious roller coaster!
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The new attraction is called Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift, and it will be replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which closed last year. The new ride isn’t set to debut until next year, in 2027; however, we are already seeing aerial photos of construction taking place at the park, and we can’t help but be excited. Want to see some photos?
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