What To Expect at Super Mario World Universal Orlando [2023]
I grew up as video games made the leap from Pong to PlayStation in the age of Pac-Man, Zelda and Sonic. And yes, I grew up in the age of Mario. But I often found myself …
10 Coolest Differences Between Universal Orlando & Universal Hollywood
For the record, I’m a Universal Orlando Resort kind of gal. One of my first dates with my now husband was at Universal Orlando. And I’ve been dozens of times in the past decade. I’ve …
10 Best Doughnuts at Voodoo Donuts in Orlando, With Photos
When I was growing up, a donut that was topped with chocolate frosting and filled with cream was the height of decadence in the culinary baking scene. But the times – my friends – have …
12 Epic Universe Rides You Can Expect To See in Orlando
There is a great disturbance in the theme park world. I think it threatens to upset the balance of the long-established hegemony in Orlando. In other words, Universal’s Epic Universe is on the horizon and …
A Sneak Peek at Epic Universe Construction Photos (2023)
Major theme park operators have learned a thing or two this century. The successes of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Studios Florida parks and the success of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge …
13 Best Characters Experiences at Universal Studios (2023)
My family has been going to Orlando area theme parks for a long time. Since we’ve had kids, character encounters have been a massive part of the experience. But this year at Universal Studios, we’ve …
13 Best Rides at Universal Orlando (Prioritize These)
You could argue that the rides currently offered at Universal Studios Orlando pale in comparison to its sister park Islands of Adventure, at least on paper. For example, Islands of Adventure has Seuss and Marvel …
6 Kinds of Butterbeer at Universal, Where To Find Them
When Universal Studios decided to transport a mythical English magic school from the Harry Potter series to the searing heat of Universal Studios Florida, proper immersion was an issue. How could they give a guest …
Universal Studios vs Disney World, an Honest Comparison
Comparison is inevitable. You’re going on a vacation to one of the premier destinations in the world for theme parks. You have to spend your precious vacation dollars somehow. So what’s it going to be? …
7 Best Universal Orlando Hotels Ranked, Pros and Cons for Each
I’d bet that there are few people who, like myself, have had the pleasure of staying at all seven Universal Orlando Resorts. That’s right – I’ve spent at least one night at all of them. And …