Tag: USO
A final farewell to Universal Studios Florida’s Shrek 4-D
ORLANDO, Fla. — It's time to say farewell to Shrek 4-D, Universal Studios Florida's long-running attraction that features the most famous big green ogre on the planet. What You Need To Know Sunday will be the last day Shrek 4-D will be open Universal Studios Florida had announced the move in October Fans express sadness about the closure on social media Shrek 4-D opened in summer ... Read More
Universal Orlando announces Buy a Day, Get a Day offer for Floridians
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando announced Thursday a “Buy A Day, Get a Second Day Free” ticket special for Florida and Georgia residents.The limited-time offer will allow Sunshine and Peach State residents the chance to get two theme park days for the price of one.<TRENDING: Orlando police are making drivers cry (in a good way) | You will soon be able to drive a tank in ... Read More
Holiday Perks Announced for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders
Universal Orlando Resort has announced various holiday perks that will be available this season to Annual Passholders. Most of these perks will be available starting November 13, when the festivities officially begin at Universal Orlando Resort. Starting Nov. 1 while supplies last, Passholders can receive one (1) UOAP themed magnet. Pick up at the UOAP Lounge in Universal Studios Florida and Toon Extra in Universal’s Islands of Adventure from ... Read More
Unearthed Aerial Shots Showcases Now Torn Down and Extinct Universal Attraction
Credit: Rob Bloom via Twitter Although Universal Orlando Resort has shown that they know how to innovate their theme parks, one thing that a specific theme park cannot do is create more space than it has. Credit: Universal With that being said, this means that when Universal Orlando Resort wants to change something or add a new land or attraction at either Universal Studios Florida or ... Read More
PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Twister Button, Return of the Mummy Button at Universal Orlando Resort
A new button is now available for Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders and an old button has returned for a limited time. Each month, a new button is released exclusively for UOAPs. They’re free and can be picked up at the UOAP Lounge at Universal Studios Florida or Toon Extra in Islands of Adventure. November’s button is inspired by the defunct “Twister” attraction. It features a ... Read More
Universal Orlando announces 2022 Mardi Gras dates
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort announced dates for its 2022 Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday.The “loudest, wildest blowout this side of the Bayou” will be hosted from Feb. 5 to April 24.<TRENDING: Tropical wave to bring rain to Florida | Should I get the flu shot and COVID vaccine? | Become a News 6 Insider (it’s free!)>Those celebrating can expect the return of star-studded, live ... Read More
PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Resort Arcades Going Green With New Electronic Tickets
Universal Orlando Resort arcades have gone green with electronic tickets and tokens instead of physical items. At the arcades’ self-service machines, guests can pay for one game card. Guests can use cash or credit to buy the Fun-eCard. The cards can be used at game machines as tokens, and then redemption points will be automatically added. You can view your card’s balance by checking history at ... Read More
Massive Crowds Flock to Universal, Wait Times Sky-Rocket as Halloween Event Returns
All Images Credit Inside the Magic This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort opened their 30th Halloween Horror Nights, and Guests were ready to get spooked. Lately, we have noticed that crowds and wait times at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay have dropped dramatically, with many attractions becoming walk-ons or having less than a 15-minute wait throughout the day. As school has resumed for ... Read More
Universal Wait Time Drop Dramatically After Halloween Event Crowd Surge Ends
Universal Orlando Resort just opened their fan-favorite Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, this past weekend, and after a few slow weeks at the theme park, we finally saw a surge of Guests visit the spiking haunted house wait times. Credit: Christian Duffy When the event is not running, both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida will run as usual, but it seems that the crowds ... Read More
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Jack’d Up Experience Disappoints at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort for Halloween…
Guests at Universal Orlando Resort Hotels can now visit Cabana Bay Beach Resort for a special Jack’d Up Experience for Halloween Horror Nights 30. Located on the second floor of the lobby building within the Fun in the Sun Rec Center, the experience is open from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. nightly through October 31. Guests journey through Jack the Clown’s history with props from Halloween ... Read More