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First Look at Minion Café Façade at Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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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

2023 Halloween Horror Nights Houses Forming at Universal Studios Florida

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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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

PHOTOS: New Stand Replacing Silver Screen Snacks at Universal Studios Florida

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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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

Universal Studios Florida Continues Construction on New Nighttime Spectacular

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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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

PHOTOS: Construction Progresses on Entrance Pavilion at Universal Studios Florida

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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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

E.T. Merchandise and Pressed Pennies Moved During E.T. Store Closure at Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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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

RUMOR: Mel’s Drive-In Closing for Refurbishment, Minion Café Opening in Late May at Universal Studios Florida

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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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 Reveals UOAP-Exclusive Jurassic World Magnet, Menu Items, and More Perks for May 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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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

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Surround Entrance to E.T. Adventure, E.T.’s Toy Closet Closed at Universal Studios Florida

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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

Awning Erected as Universal Studios Florida Entrance Undergoes Refurbishment

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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

Collectible Putty Line Debuts at Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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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 Now Available at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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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

Custom Wand Engraving Coming Soon to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

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Lisa Stump

Lisa loves theme parks, black coffee, and her two Sphynx cats, Jareth and Figment. She believes the best day includes a trip around World Showcase during the EPCOT International Food & Wine festival! Her favorite attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and "it's a small world." She can be reached at lisa.stump@wdwnt.com.

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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

PHOTOS: Scrim and Construction Walls Surround Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Entrance in Universal Studios Florida

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Malia Minckler

Malia has been a social media specialist at WDW News Today since January 2022. She is a lifelong Upstate New Yorker who enjoys watching and playing sports, illustration, and of course all things Disney! You can e-mail her at malia@wdwnt.com.

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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

Mardi Gras Themed Booths Starting to Disappear at Universal Studios Florida

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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

NEW ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Toothless Light Up Popcorn Bucket Available at Universal Studios Florida

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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

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