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PHOTOS: Super Mario Bros. Plumbing Van Photo Op Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie is about to hit theaters and now you can get your photo taken with the Super Mario Bros. Plumbing van in CityWalk. Last month, the parks got merchandise for the movie and a Mario Kart photo op appeared inside Universal Studios Florida, but the plumbing van is a nice new … Read more

PHOTOS: Vector, Scarlet, and El Macho Banners Added to Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida

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We’re another day closer to the opening of the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. We don’t have any opening date announcements yet, but the Villain-Con sign over the entrance was recently finished and now the final touches seem to be going up around the main side of the building. Let’s check … Read more

‘Minions’ Tim the Bear Ear Headband Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Get ready for hot Minion summer. Universal Studios Florida is getting a new Minion Cafe and Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction this summer, so if you love Minions, you’re in the right place. Tim Bear Character Headband – $18 The furry brown ear headband has a pair of button eyes and a little black nose for … Read more

PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure Trees Replaced with Paved Stroller Parking Area at Universal Studios Florida

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The E.T. Adventure is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida and has been getting some much needed updates lately. Unfortunately, the latest update has been the removal of a small “forest” at the exit of the attraction. This area is starting to look a lot different now! Deforestation at the E.T. … Read more

PHOTOS: Brown Derby Hat Shop Reopens at Universal Studios Florida as Children’s Apparel and Toy Store

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The Brown Derby Hat Shop has reopened at Universal Studios Florida, but it’s not selling hats. The last time the Brown Derby Hat Shop was open, it was used as a temporary prop shop, much like the former Williams of Hollywood location, which closed last year. Now, the Brown Derby Hat Shop has reopened with … Read more

PHOTOS: Sound Stage V Prepares for New Villain-Con Minion Blast Signage at Universal Studios Florida

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Are you ready to see if you have what it takes to become the newest member of the Vicious 6? If you’re looking forward to the opening of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, we seem to be getting even closer! The sign was recently completed and now the building that will house the new attraction has … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/27/23 (E.T. Adventure Trees Removed, Universal Studios Exclusive Jurassic World Interactive Dinosaur Plush, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back and ready to check out what’s happening today. There’s been some updates to Villain-Con, so let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida to see what’s new. The anticipation has been growing for the new attraction. We’ve been watching the entrance take … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/23/23 (Halloween Horror Nights 32 Merchandise Reveal, Transformers Building Painted Blue, Villain-Con Update, and More)

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Welcome back to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve arrived bright and early to check in on all the latest updates happening around the park, so let’s get started at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con has been making a lot of progress very quickly. There have been new banners added along the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: ‘See You in the Fog’ Halloween Horror Nights 32 Merchandise Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

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Halloween Horror Nights merchandise has arrived at the Universal Orlando Resort. Following up on the announcements today, the first merchandise release for 2023 has arrived. Can you smell the fog yet? “See You in the Fog” Shirt – $33 This new shirt features this year’s event tagline, “See You in the Fog.” It even glows … Read more

BREAKING: Halloween Horror Nights 32 Event Dates and Details Announced for Universal Orlando Resort, Tickets on Sale Now

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It’s happening! Universal Orlando Resort has just dropped their first major announcement for 2023! Halloween Horror Nights 32 will take place at Universal Studios Florida this year from September 1 through October 31. The dates for the event this year are: Tickets are on sale now on the Universal Orlando Resort website here. Express Passes … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/13/23 (Spring Break Crowds, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens, Free Coca-Cola Mardi Gras Beads, and More)

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Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the start of Spring Break, so we expect to see plenty of crowds around the parks today. Let’s get going and start the day at Universal Studios Florida first to see what’s new. It doesn’t feel too crazy yet, but it’s certainly much … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/6/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Reopens, Honeydukes Selling Ice Cream, Discounted Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, and More)

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Greetings from another lovely day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a busy Monday morning, and everyone is heading right to Islands of Adventure for the reopening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The attraction closed last month for refurbishment, and today is the scheduled reopening date. Let’s head over to Hogsmeade and check … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/2/2023 (New Minion Selfie Stick Popcorn Bucket, Dairy-Free Butterbeer Topping, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orland Resort. It’s time to check out what’s new around the parks, so let’s get started! As soon as we arrived, we spotted a brand new Minion popcorn bucket. This refillable popcorn bucket features Bob the Minion and his bear Tim taking a selfie together. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Reopens After Repairing Damage from Hurricane Ian

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“There’s no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.” And Hogsmeade is just not the same without the popular Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure attraction. Thankfully, the ride has reopened today, and guests can once again enjoy a ride through the Forbidden Forest with the loveable Hagrid. The attraction was rumored to close for refurbishment last month, with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/21/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed for Refurbishment, VelociCoaster Accepting Express, and More)

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Welcome to an extremely busy Fat Tuesday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds are here, and so are we, so let’s get going and see what’s happening around the parks today. As we approached Islands of Adventure, we could see the signs notifying guests that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/14/23 (New Wizarding World Button-Up Shirt, Ube Ice Cream Masquerade Shake, Villain-Con Update, and More)

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a beautiful day and we’re ready to check out what’s new around the parks today and make a few stops for some Mardi Gras snacks. Let’s get going and see what’s happening today. Before hitting the parks, we stopped into the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk … Read more

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