Tag: Universal Orlando

  • Dive-In to the Hollywood Drive-In Miniature Golf at Universal’s CityWalk

    It’s time to remember when.  Let’s take a journey back to the 1950s; specifically, the sci-fi era when alien movies and scary haunted ghost stories were part of the silver screen. Universal Orlando has brought this era back to life in the form of two elaborate, well-themed miniature golf courses.  Get your alien ray gun,…

  • Going to See Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando? Become a VIP!

    Blue Man Group, the hit, high-tech comical show that incorporates lights, sound effects, stunning visuals, and technology has brought their show experience to a new level at the Universal Orlando Resort.  A new VIP experience has been added for guests to enjoy.  So, not only can you catch the recently updated show, but now you…

  • Theme Park Guest 101: Part 1- How to make your visit go smoothly

    I love the fact that I get to visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World several times a week.  I am always listening to what first time visitors are saying as they are walking along.  Sometimes I find myself shaking my head at some of the things I hear them saying!

  • Universal Orlando’s New Superstar Character Breakfast

    Planning a trip to Orlando can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when you are combining both Disney and Universal theme parks into the equation.  As I was planning the Universal portion of our vacation I came across something new we had to try.  Universal Orlando has introduced a new character breakfast.  The Superstar Character…

  • Universal Orlando Testing New Ride Reservation System

    The idea of reserving your times for riding major attractions is beginning to extend throughout the Orlando theme parks.  Universal Orlando is now experimenting with such a system at Islands of Adventure.  To learn more about this system and how you can purchase your ride times continue through the page break.

  • An Up Close Look at the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center

    I have been a fan of the NASA Space program for many, many years.  I can remember watching the first moon landing on TV years ago.  I remember wishing I could see the Kennedy Space Center in Florida someday.  Well, now I am lucky enough to visit there as often as I like.  When I…

  • Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Debuts at Universal Orlando

    During a recent visit to Universal Studios Orlando I had the opportunity to experience the all new Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction.  The attraction was in a technical testing phase, but as of Monday, July 2nd it is now fully operational and open to the public during normal theme park operating hours at Universal Studios. …