December 1, 2022By: The Compass Opening at CityWalk on December 9th, Universal Orlando’s world-renowned craft of creating innovative, multi-sensory themed entertainment comes to life in two distinct escape adventures inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s blockbuster films Jurassic World and Back to the Future. Guests can now book epic escape adventures inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s...

February 23, 2022 Nothing goes better with the music and fun of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras than great food and drink. And this year, the food is back and spicier than ever with favorites from previous years as well as all-new dishes, available for purchase. Daytime or nighttime, the aromas of amazing culinary creations fill the air. New Orleans specialties include a tasty Crawfish Boil, melt-in-your-mouth Beignets and more. From...

February 16, 2022 Hosts Mike and Dylan, the Ride Guys, take you on a tour of Universal Parks & Resorts’ most exciting and immersive attractions. This is your place to explore all the excitement Universal Orlando Resort has to offer. Immerse yourself in one of our three amazing theme parks, scope out the best eats and entertainment, and discover theme park benefits, hotel offerings, and travel tips to make your vacation a ride...

February 11, 2022By: Universal Orlando We are updating our policy for face coverings based on local trends and conditions. Fully vaccinated guests will no longer be required to wear face coverings indoors or outdoors effective, Saturday, February 12. Guests who have not been vaccinated will be encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors. For more information about Universal Orlando’s safety guidelines,...

January 17, 2022By: Denielle Ricci, Associate Editor, Discover Universal Blog EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog was originally published in February of 2020 and then underwent extensive updates and editing in January of 2022 to remain current and relevant. Since 1995, Universal Orlando Resort has been bringing the fun and flavors of the Big Easy’s Mardi Gras celebration to the streets of Universal Studios Florida. For select nights from...

December 20, 2021By: Discover Universal Blog Have you ever dreamed of casting spells with Hogwarts in the background, or throughout the whimsical streets of Diagon Alley? Of course you have! The magic in Harry Potter is awe-inspiring. And in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort being able to cast your own spells is just one of the many magical experiences possible.  However, there is a lot to know that...

 Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates The Holiday Season With Nonstop Awesome Featuring The Return Of Christmas In The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter, Grinchmas And Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s From November 13 – January 2 Get a First Look at This Year’s Holidays Celebration Universal Orlando Resort’s epic holiday traditions and characters are back, bigger and louder than ever before for 51 days and...

By Denielle Ricci – Associate Editor, Discover Universal Blog As you make your way through Universal’s Islands of Adventure, you’ll come upon a mysterious — and somewhat foreboding — presence of ancient ruins adorned with skulls. This island is home to one of the iconic legends, King Kong, in a thrilling ride that explores the secrets of Skull Island and brings you face to face with the treacherous...

August 23, 2021 Spoiler: there will be ice cream By Katie Schmidt, Managing Editor of the Universal Orlando Resort Blog It’s no secret that the Sunshine State gets hot. Like, really hot. As a Florida native, I have perfected the art of spending a day in the theme parks while staying cool. Whether you’re an old pro at a day in the heat at Universal Orlando Resort or you’re planning your first visit and want to know the tips...

The curse is real! Jul 23, 2021 by Josh Levesque, Social Media Specialist, Universal Parks & Resorts I live in Hollywood, California, so Universal Studios Hollywood is my home theme park. I’ve been going there since I was a child. If you ask me what my favorite ride is, I’ll tell you something different every time depending on my mood. That said, I am a HUGE fan of Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride at Universal Studios...

May 14, 2021 We’re excited to enhance your Universal experience with the latest safety updates from local health and government officials. Face coverings are not mandatory while outdoors.Face coverings are still required in all indoor locations including shops and restaurants.Face coverings are required at all attractions—from the moment the queue begins until the exit of the experience.Guests must still provide their own...

May 10, 2021 With the opening of Jurassic World VelociCoaster just weeks away, there is truly little else on my mind. So whether you’re like me and have literal dreams of what it will be like to ride for the first time, if you’re just now learning about all things VelociCoaster, or somewhere in between — I’m here to catch you up and hype you up on this new species of roller coaster opening June 10th in Universal’s Islands...