Universal Orlando’s third amazing theme park, Volcano Bay, will officially grand open on May 25, 2017. And today, Universal Orlando provided a first ever look at the new TapuTapu wearable coming to Volcano Bay that will transform the way guests experience water theme park entertainment. When guests arrive to Volcano Bay, they’ll receive a TapuTapu wearable to use for the … [Read more...]
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Studios will Open April 6th, 2017
Universal Studios Orlando has announced its newest ride, Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, will have its grand opening April 6th, 2017. Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that its newest ride, “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon,” will officially grand open on April 6, 2017. The attraction will give guests the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day – 2015 Edition
Disney World's Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park in the world for 2015. Seeing a 6% increase in visits from the previous year, Magic Kingdom saw over 56,000 visitors per day enter the parks, as per the most recently published AECOM/TEA attendance report for 2015. The Walt Disney company owns 8 of the top 10 most visited theme parks in the world for … [Read more...]
Universal Studios Orlando Announces 2015 Holiday Celebration
ORLANDO, FLA (August 31, 2015) – Beginning Dec. 5 and running daily through Jan. 2, families can create unforgettable memories as they experience one-of-a-kind holiday traditions at Universal Orlando Resort. All park guests will have the opportunity to: Marvel at the iconic larger-than-life balloons seen in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City during … [Read more...]
Universal Studios Orlando New Sapphire Hotel NOW Booking!
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 21, 2015) – Beginning today, guests can be among the first to book reservations for the newest on-site hotel at Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Built around a lush, tropical lagoon and towering waterfall, the new, 1,000-room Caribbean-themed hideaway is the fifth hotel at Universal Orlando and will bring the number of on-site … [Read more...]
DARE TO ENTER THE FURTHER… Insidious to Possess Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
Hit Supernatural Film Series to Become All-New Haunted Mazes in Orlando and Hollywood, Featuring Scenes from the Newly-Released Third Chapter ORLANDO, Fla., UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (July 16, 2015) – This fall, it’s not the maze that’s haunted…YOU ARE. The twisted minds behind Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day?
* Click here for the 2015 version of How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is again the most visited theme park in the world averaging almost 53,000 guests per day. As per the newly released TEA/AECOM Theme Park Attendance Report for 2014, Magic Kingdom saw an 4% increase in attendance from year 2013. Disney parks globally took … [Read more...]
That was a Bust – Tried to see the New Velociraptors at Universal Studios…
After Carson saw the video of the new Velociraptors at Islands of Adventure, he started begging us to go to Jurassic Park so he could see the Velociraptors. We of course agreed, because after reading the Universal Studios blog post and watching the video ourselves, we too agreed that it looked like a cool experience. So we decided Sunday late afternoon, early evening would … [Read more...]
Wow, That Really Happened – My Horrible Experience at Islands of Adventure Guest Services
Do you ever have a day where you know you should have just stayed home? That was yesterday for me. Now before I get into all the details of events of what transpired at Universal's Islands of Adventure yesterday, I am going to have to preface with a bunch of information. So here goes. First and foremost, we LOVE Universal Studios. We tell who ever will listen that if you … [Read more...]
Skull Island: Reign of Kong set to open at Universal Orlando in Summer 2016
So some exciting news was released today from Universal Orlando Resort. The much anticipated (and rumored) King Kong area will be opening in Summer of 2016. From the video they released, the new entrance looks AWESOME! I fully expect the new Skull Island area to rival the all ready completely immersive areas of the parks. As for the location of the new Reign of Kong area, I … [Read more...]