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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/17/20 (AmEx Ads Removed at CityWalk, Holiday Tree Hunt Discounted, More Plexiglass Dividers, Changes to the Old Locker Area at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and More)

December 19, 2020

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The holidays are approaching quickly and the crowds are coming with them. It’s an extremely busy morning at the Universal Orlando Resort, but we’re ready to brave the cold and make our way into the parks. As we arrived at CityWalk, we noticed that the interactive screen and American Express advertisements were completely removed. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/14/20 (A Visit to Central Park Crepes, Lights in Jurassic Park, Gingerbread Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches, and More)

December 17, 2020

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It’s another beautiful day to be at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a rainy morning, so grab your poncho, and let’s check out the latest updates from around the parks. In CityWalk, we could see behind the construction wall that the large interactive screen has been removed. We decided to start our day over at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/13/20 (Minions Christmas Float, Personalized Ornaments, Weekend Crowds, and More)

December 15, 2020

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Weekends at the Universal Orlando Resort are always busy, and even though the park did not reach capacity today, there were plenty of guests out enjoying the beautiful weather. Let’s see what’s new around the parks. Temperature check and security lines were long and moved pretty slowly this morning. Once we made it to Universal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/12/20 (Parks Reach Capacity, Lunch at Classic Monsters Cafe, Scarecrows for Sale, Crowds, and More)

December 13, 2020

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It’s another busy Saturday at the Universal Orlando Resort. It was a gray, overcast morning but that didn’t seem to hold back any of the crowds. The parks hit capacity before noon. Let’s take a look at some of the crowds. Making our way through the long line of guests waiting to get into Universal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/11/20 (New Lockers Open at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, More Jurassic World VelociCoaster Day Testing, Surprise Visit from the Grinch, Refurbishments at Ben & Jerry’s, and More)

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

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Welcome to another cold day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We made our way over to Islands of Adventure and headed right for Hogsmeade to see the new lockers for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The lockers are beautiful and a much needed addition. This will greatly enhance the guest experience and make … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/8/20 (Construction Walls Come Down at Entrance of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Filming in Toon Lagoon, Holiday Treats, and More)

December 9, 2020

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It’s a chilly, sunny day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived bright and early and were surprised by the crowds making their way into the park on a Tuesday morning. After making our way through the long lines for security, we headed to Islands of Adventure first. There were very short lines to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/7/20 (Jurassic World VelociCoaster Testing, Red and Blue Lights on Raptor Paddock, Earl the Squirrel Magnet, UOAP Exclusive Raspberry Truffle Eggnog, and More)

December 8, 2020

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Welcome to a chilly winter day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We arrived to find low crowds and made our way through CityWalk towards Islands of Adventure first. The cooler weather and potential rain early in the day seemed to be keeping the crowds away. These are the kind of days we love to … Read more

REVIEW: Raspberry Truffle Eggnog UOAP Exclusive Cocktail at Universal Orlando Resort is the Perfect Way to Toast to the Holiday Season

December 8, 2020

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Cheers to holiday cocktails around the Universal Orlando Resort! We’ve tried Earl’s Nutty Nog at the Holiday Tribute Store, but now we’re ready to dive into the UOAP exclusive Raspberry Truffle Eggnog in CityWalk. Dockside and Shoreline drink kiosks are currently serving up a variety of alcoholic eggnogs, including an Annual Passholder exclusive. These bars … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/5/20 (Parks Reach Capacity, Hogwarts House Mini-Backpacks, UOAP Christmas Ornaments Restocked, and More)

December 6, 2020

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Annie Wilson

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It’s another busy Saturday at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds didn’t seem too bad as we arrived, but both parks would reach capacity just before noon. First line of the day! Temperature check and security were quick, but the lines to get in the parks moved slowly. It was a busy day all around … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/3/20 (UOAP Churro Heart Button, Even More Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, CityWalk Updates, Seasonal Treats, and More)

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020

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We’re back at Universal Orlando to check in on all the latest updates. As we made our way into CityWalk, we noticed some bright new colors along the ground. They’ve started to freshen up the faded colors on the pavement in CityWalk. It’s only a small section, but it looks like they might continue to … Read more

REVIEW: New That’s “Mint” Milkshake Arrives at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen

November 30, 2020

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The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen at CityWalk is known for their over-the-top milkshakes. There’s a new That’s “Mint” Milkshake on the menu and we decided we would give it a try. We had actually gone over to try the new Gingerbread Milkshake, but we were told that they wouldn’t be available until … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/27/20 (Parks Hit Capacity, Standby Lines for the Parks, Krusty Burgers for Lunch, and More)

November 30, 2020

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Welcome to another crazy day at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Thanksgiving Day crowds yesterday weren’t too bad, so we were really anticipating a crazy Friday morning. As we arrived to the resort, it was surprisingly calm going through temperature check and security. It looks like everyone is sleeping in today. There were crowds around … Read more

PHOTOS: Personal Photographer Experience Photo Sessions Now Available at Universal Studios Florida

November 29, 2020

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Universal Studios Florida is letting you be the star with the new Personal Photographer Experience. If you’re looking for a new way to capture those memorable moments in the park, you can now book a personal photo session with a My Universal Photos photographer. Whether you want to get some amazing shots for your social … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/26/20 (Low Crowds, Thanksgiving Dinner at Lombard’s Seafood Grille, Gingy Meet and Greet, and More)

November 29, 2020

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Annie Wilson

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Universal Orlando Resort. We were expecting the holiday crowds to be a lot more intense today, but things were calm and relaxed around the resort. We started our day over at Islands of Adventure. Everyone seems to make their way to Hogsmeade first. This was probably the most crowding we would … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/25/20 (More Earl the Squirrel Merchandise, Walls Come Down Around the Raptor Paddock at Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Haagen-Dazs Replaces Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, and More)

November 26, 2020

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Annie Wilson

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Welcome to another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’ve been noticing a steady increase in guests leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, but nothing too crazy. We decided to switch things up today and start our morning over at Islands of Adventure. As soon as we arrived in Jurassic Park, we discovered … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/24/20 (Holiday Crowds, Classic Monsters Cafe Reopens, Jurassic World Logos Added to Raptor Paddock, “Harry Potter” Pressed Pennies, and More)

November 26, 2020

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It’s another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, the parks have been packed. The lines to get in the parks stretched back through CityWalk, but moved quickly. Inside the Holiday Tribute Store, the Team Members working in the Earl the Squirrel room have new wardrobe. Now, they … Read more

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