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Get ready, movie and theme park lovers: Universal Orlando Resort is making 2025 its most “epic” year yet. Universal Epic Universe, the destination’s brand new theme park, opens on May 22, 2025, and while we know kids will love the family-friendly lands like How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo…
As much as we love heading into Universal Orlando’s theme parks for some fun, it can be very pricey. February to end of March is a great time to venture into Universal because of the epic Mardi Gras celebration. But you can actually enjoy some of the festivities of Universal’s Mardi Gras without needing a…
Let’s eat! Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2025 has a smaller selection this year, with 13 food and beverage booths (keep reading for the FULL MENU). This annual festival at Universal takes place February 1 through March 30, 2025 and is perfect for date night. In our expert guide to Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras food and…
Get ready for the biggest party at Universal Studios! The 2025 Universal Orlando Mardi Gras celebration features epic weekend concerts, a full parade, and delicious food. This annual festival at Universal takes place February 1 through March 30, 2025 and is perfect for date night. In this post, we take a look at what to expect…
Orlando is one of the best cities to celebrate the biggest party night of the year. With so many things to do for New Year’s Eve in Orlando it can be hard to decide where to go for the big night. One exciting venue full of energy and celebration is Universal Orlando CityWalk. Although the…
Universal Orlando is loved by many Orlando couples because of the thrills and excitement found around every corner. The holiday season at Universal Orlando takes the joy of the holidays and amps up the excitement. Both theme parks are decked out for the holidays, the Universal Orlando hotels are decorated, and CityWalk gets in on…
Follow the yellow brick road to Universal Orlando Resort for Wicked: The Experience, based on the highly anticipated film.
Before I stopped drinking several months ago, one of my biggest concerns was what it would be like to visit Orlando theme parks like Universal Orlando Resort sober. For as long as I’ve lived in Central Florida, I’ve equated visiting its theme parks with sipping a cocktail while strolling to the next attraction. Quickly after…
With heart-pounding thrill rides, action-packed shows, and incredible themed lands, Universal Orlando Resort is the perfect place for an adventurous day date. For a picture-perfect finish, stick around to catch a dazzling nighttime spectacular, complete with fireworks. Our guide to viewing fireworks at Universal Orlando has everything you need to plan the grand finale, from…
The spooky Halloween season begins early here in Orlando, and this year is another special moment for Halloween Horror Nights. The spooks at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) kick off on select nights from August 30- November 3, 2024. This year, Universal Orlando is offering fans a new HHN experience like no other! It’s every Halloween Horror…
I really love a good escape room. From solving puzzles as a team to taking in the elaborate theming, visiting an Orlando escape room on a date night always feels like the perfect way to spend time with my husband. But escape rooms also make me more than a little anxious. The solution? Universal Orlando…
Get ready to crank up the neon and rock out to the coolest store in Universal Studios. That’s right, the Summer Tribute Store is back, and this year it’s taking us on a bodacious blast from the past to the totally awesome 1980s! Starting May 24, Universal Orlando Resort guests can rediscover some of their…
No matter the time of year, you can experience paradise at Universal’s Volcano Bay. Of all the water parks in Orlando, Volcano Bay is a great choice for grown ups and couples. But, the best day at Universal’s Volcano Bay takes planning. Read on for tips just for couples. We’ll start off with the basics…
Just because you are heading to your favorite bar or restaurant, it doesn’t mean that you have to enjoy an adult beverage. Maybe you chose to quit drinking as growing movements like Dry January gain momentum. Or perhaps you’re just looking for ways to be more healthful, including alcohol-free date ideas. We already love the many…
I recently surprised my husband with a little staycation at Universal’s Cabana Bay Resort for his birthday. You may not immediately think of romance when you think of Cabana Bay, but stick with me – there’s lots to love. I’m here to share with you what we loved about this unique place to stay in…
Central Florida is home to so many activities for locals. How lucky are we to have endless ways to connect with our loved ones right in our backyard?! You may be familiar with the major theme parks and the annual pass benefits they have to offer, but what about some of our other local favorites?…
As a theme park journalist, I spend a lot of time in Central Florida’s theme parks during the Christmas season. From the holidays at Walt Disney World to SeaWorld, I’ve experienced most of what these parks have to offer during the holidays. In recent years, the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort have become a favorite—especially…
Few places in Orlando are as exciting as Universal Orlando. Two thrilling theme parks, an unbelievable water park, multiple resort hotels, and energetic CityWalk all add up to a great date night destination. So how do you choose the best restaurants at Universal Orlando for date night? It’s all right here. Updated May 2023 by…
Spooky season is nearly upon us, and Universal Orlando knows how to throw a haunted bash better than anyone else in Orlando. Their annual terror fest, Halloween Horror Nights, has consistently won Amusement Today’s “Best Halloween Event” award, with terrifying scarezones and haunted houses. That said, blood and guts are definitely not everybody’s cup of…
It’s time to head to the Universal Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter for some drinks! No pub crawl would be complete without some specialty beverages and snacks. Whether you want Butterbeer in all its forms, or to try some of the specialty beers exclusive to the “Harry Potter World,” your tastebuds will be spellbound….
There is so much fun to be had at Orlando’s theme parks right now. Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras, Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, and SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival are all underway this spring. But which Orlando theme park festival is the best? While it would be awesome if we could do it all…
Universal Orlando has some amazing resort properties with entertaining night life, tasty food options and unique drinks. And you don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy them! Welcoming locals and hotel guests, each resort on property has fun bars and speciality drinks. Try a bar hop or stick to one resort for a…
Celebrate Easter’s delicious side at one of four Universal Orlando Resort hotels hosting epicurean happenings this Sunday, April 1st. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort each welcome guests for chef-inspired Easter buffets plus live entertainment and fun for the whole family. Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay…
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ANNUAL GUIDE TO THE BEST THINGS TO DO FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN ORLANDO! It’s time to celebrate your Irish heritage – real or imagined. Our official guide to things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Orlando 2025 is full of fun. Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday this year there exciting…
Mardi Gras is here, friends! The celebrations are kicking off in Orlando and around the country. If you’re local to the Orlando area and aren’t sure where to celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, you’re in luck! We’re listing the local Mardi Gras events you should attend this year. Check them out! And the main…
Orlando’s bar scene is ever-growing and ever-evolving. From swanky lobby bars to artsy craft cocktail bars to no-frills dive bars, Orlando is packed with special places. But if you’re looking for something different, maybe a little off the beaten path, we suggest you give these stellar spots a try. 19 Unique Bars in Orlando Hanson’s…
Maybe you made the choice to quit drinking as growing movements like Dry January–a post-holiday month of sobriety to begin the new year–gain momentum. Or perhaps you’re just looking for ways to be more healthful, including alcohol-free date ideas. No matter the reason, we’re here to provide you with fresh date ideas that don’t involve…
When you get a craving for a Guinness and corned beef, Irish stew, or other hearty eats, you just have to satisfy it. No matter the time of year, Orlando offers some fantastic places to raise a glass and pretend to be Irish for a bit. These 10 awesome Irish pubs should be on your…
Reader Recommendations + Editor Picks for the best First Date Ideas in Orlando “Where should I go for a first date?” is the question we get asked by readers most often. You want to make a good first impression, but also keep things light and casual. Then there’s the stress of planning an activity and hoping…
OUR ANNUAL GUIDE TO THE BEST THINGS TO DO FOR VALENTINE’S DAY IN ORLANDO! The most romantic holiday of the year is this Fridayt! Our complete guide of things to do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2025 is packed with expert info. There’s something for every couple to enjoy in Orlando this year, from exciting…