Some scrim and scaffolding have been removed from the side of Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida, giving us our first look at the restaurant’s façade. Minion Café Façade The side of the building facing the main thoroughfare of Universal Studios Florida is still blocked from view. But the side facing Villain-Con Minion Blast is … Read more
Work is ongoing across Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights, including a space behind Fast and Furious — Supercharged. This year’s harrowing haunts are materializing swiftly, with a September 1 opening for HHN 23. Halloween Horror Nights House Behind Fast & Furious Building Not much in the realm of the terrifying or creepy is … Read more
The top of a brand-new snack cart is ever-so-slightly peering over construction walls where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. New Snack Stand A portion of Production Central will become part of the upcoming Illumination Avenue, with the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast joining Despicable Me Minion … Read more
The Universal Studios Florida lagoon remains partially drained as work on the deck supporting its nighttime spectaculars continues. Although details are scarce, a brand-new show has been confirmed. Universal Studios Florida Receiving New Nighttime Spectacular “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” concluded its roughly five-year run in March to clear the way for a new experience. The … Read more
The right entrance pavilion at Universal Studios Florida has been undergoing construction recently. Today we saw new shingles are being added as work progresses and nears completion. Let’s take a closer look at the changes. Shingles Added to Entrance Pavilion at Universal Studios Florida We spotted significant progress to the awning as we approached the … Read more
While E.T.’s Toy Closet at Universal Studios Florida is closed for construction, E.T. merchandise has moved to stands outside Animal Actors On Location! E.T. Merchandise The two stands are outside the theater and construction walls that surround the remnants of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. E.T. Adventure remains open, but the main entrance is blocked by construction … Read more
Rumors indicate that Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida will close for a refurbishment at the end of May to coincide with the grand opening of Minion Café. Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant Mel’s Drive-In is in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, around the corner and down the street from where Minion Café will … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has announced all of their Passholder Bonus Benefits for May 2023, including a new UOAP magnet and exclusive menu items. Passholder Bonus Benefits will be available from May 1 to May 26, 2023. Exclusive Entrance Passholders can enter Universal’s Islands of Adventure through an exclusive entrance from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. … Read more
Construction walls are surrounding the entrance to E.T. Adventure, and E.T.’s Toy Closet is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Construction Walls Surround Entrance to E.T. Adventure We stopped by Universal Studios Florida today and we noticed the construction walls have gone up again around E.T. Adventure — this time, at the entrance. Back in March, … Read more
The right entrance pavilion at Universal Studios Florida has been undergoing construction and we recently saw that a new awning has been erected. New Awning Erected at Universal Studios Florida Entrance As Universal Studios Florida’s entrance is undergoing a refurbishment, we saw that the old awning was removed and a new one was erected in … Read more
Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes has unveiled a new line of collectible, colorful putty in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Each tin is priced at $20 and is recommended for ages 3+. While the substance is non-toxic, it is still a choking hazard, and not recommended for infants or extremely young children. Harry Potter Themed Putty … Read more
Wand engraving is now available in Diagon Alley at the Ollivanders Wand Shop in Universal Studios Florida and Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Wand Personalization at Universal Orlando Resort Engravings are priced at $30 and can be picked up at Borgin and Burkes in Universal Studios Florida after an estimated … Read more
Wand personalization will be available beginning April 15 with a wand engraving at either Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley or Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort. Pricing information has not yet been made available. Wand Engraving at Universal Orlando Resort Guests can choose to have the engraving done on a new … Read more
Construction walls and scrim have gone up surrounding the entrance to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in Universal Studios Florida. Back in January, a covered entryway was installed at the exterior portion of the attraction’s entrance, presumably to protect guests from falling debris. Neither the scrim nor the construction walls affect the path that guests must take … Read more
As the Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnival celebration at Universal Orlando Resort comes to a close, we have been noticing the removal of a few of the themed booths. Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort The 2023 Mardi Gras celebration kicked off this year on February 4, and will continue on until April 16. … Read more
A new Toothless light-up popcorn bucket from “How to Train Your Dragon” has appeared at a popcorn cart at Universal Studios Florida. Toothless Light-Up Popcorn Bucket- $29.99 If you are an avid popcorn bucket collector, we’ve got good news for you. Today, we spotted a brand new popcorn bucket featuring Toothless from the animated movie … Read more
