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02/24/2021

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT LAUNCHES LIMITED-TIME OFFER: SAVE 40% ON A 4-DAY, 4-NIGHT
HOTEL AND TICKET VACATION PACKAGE

CLICK HERE for Details and to Purchase this Limited-Time Deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 24, 2021) – Looking for a spring getaway? Universal Orlando Resort has just the deal, inviting guests to take advantage of an incredible offer to save 40 percent on a 4-day, 4-night hotel and ticket vacation package starting at $1,388, after savings, based on a family of four.

This limited-time offer includes:

Four days of fun and park-to-park access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, home to more than 50 immersive experiences across both theme parks – including soaring into the Forbidden Forest on the epic “story coaster” Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and jumping into the action-packed world of Jason Bourne in the first-of-its-kind stunt show, The Bourne Stuntacular.

Four-night accommodations at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, where guests can enjoy vibrant, retro-themed rooms and fun for the whole family, including floating around the lazy river and two massive zero-entry pools, rolling a strike at the 10-lane Galaxy Bowl bowling alley, and enjoying something sweet or savory at the Bayliner Diner, home to an expansive menu and grab-and-go options. Plus, Universal Orlando hotel guests get exclusive theme park benefits like Early Park Admission to access the parks an hour before the general public, complimentary transportation throughout the destination and delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the theme parks and Universal CityWalk to their hotel – and more.
To benefit from the 40 percent savings, the vacation package must include Sunday through Thursday travel dates and the booking must be completed by April 19, 2021, for travel through June 24, 2021. Blockout dates and restrictions apply. Guest can begin booking their vacation package today or visit www.UniversalOrlando.com for additional options with weekend dates. Offer is valid for U.S. and Canada residents.

Universal Orlando continues to implement its enhanced health and safety procedures and guidelines focused on “screening, spacing and sanitization.” Key measures include screening guests and team members, enforcing social distancing, requiring face coverings, limiting capacity at the theme parks, attractions and hotels and increasing the already-aggressive cleaning and disinfection procedures

Three amazing theme parks, spectacular on-site hotels, and the best in dining, shopping, and entertainment make Universal Orlando™ a destination like no other.

02/05/2021

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2021: INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS OF CARNAVAL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA
Click Here to Download Photos of this Year’s Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Offerings
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ORLANDO, Fla. (February 5, 2021) – Universal Orlando’s all-new dynamic celebration of flavor and entertainment, Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, kicks off this weekend, Saturday, February 6 and will take place daily at Universal Studios Florida through Sunday, March 28. Guests will enjoy a first-of-its-kind global food fest with more than 100 new food and beverage items inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world.
This event will extend across the destination with Carnaval-inspired delights debuting at select venues at Universal CityWalk and the Universal Orlando hotels. Plus, guests craving a bit more can take advantage of incredible add-on experiences to get the most out of Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Mardi Gras Served Up a Whole New Way
This year’s festivities brings together the flavors of the most iconic worldwide Carnavals, including authentic Cajun-style cuisine from New Orleans, which returns with some fan-favorite dishes including the Crawfish Boil, Jambalaya and delectable Beignets. Guests will also enjoy the iconic flavors of La Isla del Encanto (the Island of Enchantment) with epic Puerto Rican dishes, including a Pernil & Mofongo, a tasty Picadillo Empanada, and for the sweet-lovers, a mouth-watering Quesito. Guests will taste the unique flavors of a German Karneval, including the delicious Pork Schnitzel Slider, an epic Bavarian Pretzel, and for those looking for a plant-based twist, a Vegan Bratwurst with Beer Braised Onions will be available. Guests can savor a Pholourie and a Queen’s Park Swizzle cocktail from Trinidad and Tobago, Paella Mixta from Spain, Belgium Style Liege Waffles from Belgium and Jerk Chicken and a Goombay Smash cocktail from the Bahamas. Additional highlights include an authentic Moqueca de Camarao served with rice from Brazil, Beef Short Rib Poutine from Canada, a classic Cannoli from Italy, Carnitas Arepas from Colombia, a Poached Pear Crème Brulee Crepe and a variety of wines from France, and so much more. To see the full menu for this feast in the streets, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.
Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval Tasting Lanyard:
Due to popular demand, the Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard add-on experience will return, allowing guests to sample multiple dishes and beverages for one price throughout the event. This year, the Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard allows guests to enjoy 10 incredible Carnaval creations for $55 plus tax.
An exclusive Passholder Tasting Lanyard will also be available for purchase, which includes 15 food or beverage items for $65 plus tax. Both options can be used for the duration of Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida. The Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard will be available for purchase at Mardi Gras food kiosks throughout the park. For more information, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras.
Carnaval-Inspired Flavors at Universal CityWalk
As part of this eclectic event, select venues at Universal CityWalk will serve 12 new dishes inspired by Carnavals around the globe. This includes a unique Moon Pie Milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, a tasteful Abendbrot German Charcuterie selection at NBC Sports Grill & Brew and a delicious yeast doughnut with bananas foster Bavarian filling at Voodoo Doughnut. Guests can also find limited-time offerings at Pat O'Brien's, BigFire, The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches and more.
Enjoy this Culinary Celebration at Universal Orlando’s Hotels
For the first time ever, Mardi Gras will extend to the Universal Orlando hotels, where all guests can enjoy the Carnaval flavors. Savor an exclusive menu filled with Carnaval inspired dishes at Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites with the Vieux Carré Shrimp & Grits and a Dockside Beignet, both available at Pier 8 Market. Sample delicious Cajun chicken empanadas and a "Laissez les bons temps rouler Hurricane - Let the Good Times Roll" cocktail in Galaxy Bowl at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. And, at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, enjoy an exquisite Olive Polenta Cake with jumbo shrimp and andouille sausage with a Cajun cream sauce, as well as a Masquerade Cannoli. Guests can also enjoy unique dishes and cocktails at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and the Hard Rock Hotel.
All of the excitement of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with a Seasonal or Annual Pass. Guests can take advantage of special offers to enjoy the event and all of Universal Orlando’s incredible experiences. Right now, any guests who purchase a 2-Park Annual or Seasonal Pass will receive three extra months free to enjoy all that Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have to offer. Blockout dates apply on select passes. Florida residents can also take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer to purchase a 1-Day, 2-Park ticket and receive three extra days free to experience both parks. Guests can also take advantage of a special offer to save up to $200 on 4-day tickets for a family of four. For more information and to book these offers, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
Staying in one of Universal Orlando’s hotels is the best way to make the most of a vacation to the award-winning theme park destination. Florida residents can take advantage of nightly rates as low as $94 per night, plus tax at Dockside Inn and Suites. Passholders save even more with exclusive nightly rates as low as $89 per night, plus tax, while non-Florida residents can book a stay at Dockside Inn and Suites for as low as $116 per night, plus tax based on a four-night stay. For more information about these offers and other hotel options, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/hotels.
Universal Orlando continues to implement its enhanced health and safety procedures and guidelines focused on “screening, spacing and sanitization,” and those practices will be applied to all experiences taking place during Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval. Key measures include screening guests and team members, enforcing social distancing, requiring face coverings, limiting capacity and increasing the already-aggressive cleaning and disinfection procedures. Guests may remove their face coverings while actively eating or drinking, but must be stationary and maintain appropriate social distancing.

02/04/2021

New name, new co-host and more fun.lol

02/04/2021

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT TO REOPEN ITS VOLCANO BAY WATER THEME PARK ON FEBRUARY 27

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 4, 2021) – Universal’s Volcano Bay – Universal Orlando Resort’s innovative and incredibly-immersive water theme park – will begin welcoming guests again on Saturday, February 27.

One of three amazing theme parks at Universal Orlando, Universal’s Volcano Bay is a tropical oasis filled with a variety of relaxing and thrilling experiences – all surrounding a massive 200-foot volcano nestled right in the center of the park. Upon entering the picturesque park, guests are immediately transported to a South Seas-inspired paradise where they can relax on the sands of Waturi Beach, drift leisurely down Kopiko Wai Winding River, brave a 125-foot drop alongside the volcano on Ko’okiri Body Plunge and so much more.

Volcano Bay’s enhanced health and safety procedures will be in place when the park reopens on February 27 and reflect the guidelines that debuted last year. Key measures include temperature screenings for guests and team members, limiting capacity at the park and on attractions – including rivers and pools, enforcing social distancing, aggressive cleaning and disinfection procedures, and requiring face coverings inside restaurants, retail locations and when entering and exiting the park. Face coverings are not permitted on the slides and in the pools. For complete information on Universal Orlando’s health and safety procedures, click here.

Tickets for Volcano Bay are on sale now for visits beginning February 27. Three-park annual and seasonal passes, as well as vacation packages, that include access to Volcano Bay will be available for purchase in the weeks ahead. For more information and updates, visit

Three amazing theme parks, spectacular on-site hotels, and the best in dining, shopping, and entertainment make Universal Orlando™ a destination like no other.

08/25/2020

Construction has begun at universal for Super Nintendo World!!! **This is California**

Construction has begun on Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! Twitter user was able to get this photo of one of the set

07/24/2020

Universal has CANCELED its Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando announced on Friday that it is canceling its popular Halloween Horror Nights.

06/30/2020

Audio from tonights show is up, ignore the 1min of dead air in the beginning.lol

Uncle Danny and the Dingus give their top 10 rides at Universal, their least favorite rides and then get into a little news from around Universal Studios including the new mask policy and the opening of The Bourne stuntacular opening on June 30th!

06/27/2020

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S ALL-NEW STUNT SHOW – THE BOURNE STUNTACULAR – WILL GRAND OPEN ON JUNE 30, 2020
Fans from Around the World Can Celebrate the Debut of the Action-Packed Stunt Show During a Virtual Sneak Peek on June 29
CLICK HERE for More Details about The Bourne Stuntacular
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 27, 2020) – The Bourne Stuntacular, based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Bourne film franchise, will grand open on June 30, 2020 at Universal Studios Florida as the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet. The all-new show will fully immerse guests in the world of Jason Bourne through groundbreaking technology, including an immense LED screen and high-tech props, to incredible live performers executing extreme stunts at heights up to 22 feet, and practical effects that will have guests feeling gusts of wind and the heat of explosive flames.
To celebrate the opening of The Bourne Stuntacular, Universal Orlando will debut a virtual sneak peek of the show on June 29. The sneak peek will feature special guests from the Bourne film franchise, a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to bring the show to life, as well as a preview of the action-packed stunt show itself. Guests can tune into the Universal Orlando YouTube Channel at 7:00 p.m. EST to get a first look at The Bourne Stuntacular and follow along on Universal Orlando’s Twitter and Instagram for exclusive highlights.
Guests should download the Universal Orlando App to view The Bourne Stuntacular show times.
Across the destination, the health and safety of our guests and team members continues to be our top priority. To ensure proper social distancing, we have implemented new procedures in our indoor theaters, including appropriate spacing between travel parties and providing assistance to our guests with seating and exiting the theater to avoid congestion. These procedures mean that our show capacity will be limited and wait times may be longer than usual to experience the show. We have also increased our already-aggressive cleaning procedures and will continue to sanitize high-touch surfaces between each show. All guests are also required to wear a face covering while experiencing The Bourne Stuntacular.

06/15/2020

Tune in tonight at 7PM est to hear Jimmy Horne from the Disney Nerds podcast talk about his very first visit to Universal Studios. Make sure to SHARE out the show for your chance to win a shiny new sticker.