Rumors and speculations have been put to rest. Everybody’s favorite half-giant will now have his very own ride within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Orlando has announced that their “super secret” new ride will be named Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. It’s scheduled to open June 13, 2019. According to the press release, […]
Universal Orlando Announces Name and Opening Date of new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ride
02/22/2019 by
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: All-New Value Category Comes to Universal Orlando Resort
02/12/2019 by
I love a luxury hotel as much as the next person. But I also love saving money (unfortunately, those two concepts don’t always go together). When I travel, I typically go for a budget hotel so that I can splurge more on experiences and dining (oh, and shopping). As much as I would love to […]
Waterpark Recap: Top Five Faves at Universal’s Volcano Bay
01/29/2018 by
We’ve all grown accustomed to the castles, towers, and colossal coasters dotting the greater Orlando skyline. A new icon has come to town, in the form of an impressive ancient volcano, and it’s bursting with family fun, relaxation, and Polynesian panache. This is one volcano where you can get up close and personal without […]
Halloween Horror Nights 2016: ‘Krampus’ comes to Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando
08/21/2016 by
Deep in the dead of winter, the stage is set for a centuries old tale of terror. The “half-goat, half-demon” horned creature known as Krampus has emerged to terrorize those lacking the spirit of the holidays. In scenes from the 2015 horror flick, guests will navigate the dysfunctional Engel family’s home where they’ll encounter the […]
Universal Orlando Planning Volcano Bay Water Park
05/28/2015 by
Speculation has been brewing for quite a while, and Universal Orlando has just put the rumors to rest. The resort is indeed planning its third completely new theme park. Joining Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be the Volcano Bay water park. At this time, there aren’t a whole lot of details […]
Theme Park News and Announcements 2015: Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Universal Orlando
05/07/2015 by
Maybe because it’s National Tourism Week, or maybe I’m just paying more attention than normal, but there are all kinds of interesting announcements coming from the theme park world lately. From partnerships between competing parks to reduced tickets and major brand partnership announcements, it has been a newsy couple of days. Granted, I live for […]
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort to open at Universal Orlando in 2016
11/03/2014 by
The Caribbean is coming to Orlando. Universal Orlando, to be exact. I love a good theme, and if I can’t be in the actual Caribbean, staying somewhere that looks like the Caribbean is the next best thing. Being so close to the magic of Universal’s theme parks (which includes Harry Potter, Diagon Alley and Hogwarts) […]
Sun Protection Tips: SolEscapes Packable Sun Hats
02/14/2014 by
Whether you’re sightseeing, strolling around a resort or cruise ship, or spending the day at the pool, beach, or water park, it is crucial to protect your skin and eyes on sunny (or even not so sunny) days. This, of course, means sunscreen. And lots of it. Add a cute sun hat and you’ve got […]
‘The Walking Dead’ to come to life at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
08/21/2013 by
You can’t keep a good man down. Or even, so it seems, a dead one. Season three is the scene and Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando are the stages for the Emmy-Award winning AMC series “The Walking Dead” as it makes its second year run at Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Universal Orlando is dedicating its […]
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 23: ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ comes to life
07/17/2013 by
As much as I love the sunshine of summertime, I would have to say that Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays. Haunted houses,devious decorations, perfectly themed settings and being scared senseless are all at the top of my list for an entertaining evening. When else is it perfectly acceptable to scream your head […]
Spread the Good: Voluntourism with Universal Orlando and Give Kids the World
04/23/2013 by
One of the many benefits of my job as a writer is that I get to share news, events and attractions with others. A lot of the activities and events are things that I actually do myself, but an equal amount involves just getting the word out about good things that are going on, whether […]
