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New Harry Potter Collectible Quidditch Plush Bear Available 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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We spotted a new Harry Potter collectible Quidditch plush bear at the Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida. Harry Potter Quidditch Plush Bear – $40 This new plush bear is a tan color and is very soft to the touch. He wears a maroon and golden Gryffindor Quidditch robe. A blue tag with The … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Universal Orlando Resort to Build New Team Member Campus Commons

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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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Universal Orlando Team Member Life released details on the upcoming Campus Commons facility, due to open during the second half of 2024. New Campus Commons for Universal Orlando Team Members Universal Orlando Team Member Life on Instagram released new concept renderings for the Campus Commons planned for completion during the second half of 2024. This … Read more

PHOTOS: New Complimentary Jurassic Park Annual Passholder Magnet Debuts 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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A new complimentary “Jurassic Park” Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholder magnet is available as part of a month of UOAP benefits. Jurassic Park UOAP Magnet “UOAP” is in yellow lettering, with “Passholder” in white at the bottom of the magnet. The original “Jurassic Park” logo is in the “O” in red, and a claw mark … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down in Marvel Super Hero Island 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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A plaza themed as a “meteor crash” by the Fruit Stand in Marvel Super Hero Island is now reopened to guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. ‘Meteor Crash’ Plaza Reopened Five days ago, we reported walls were up around this plaza for refurbishment. As of today, the walls have been taken down, and guests are … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Come Down at New Snack Stand, Wait Time Sign Damaged 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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Construction walls have come down from around a brand-new snack cart where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. An old wait time sign has been moved, and we noticed some exterior damage. Let’s take a closer look. Construction Walls Down, Wait Time Sign Moved Just two days ago, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Fast & Furious — Supercharged Queue Rerouted for Halloween Horror Nights Construction 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 construction of a haunted house for the upcoming 32nd iteration of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is seemingly reaching full throttle behind the Fast & Furious — Supercharged Attraction. Last year, this same space was utilized for The Horrors of Blumhouse house anthology, which was divided into themed sections for “Freaky” and … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Drink Stand 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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More Minions-themed walls are surrounding yet another snack stand, and demolition begins in Production Central as the new Illumination Avenue continues to develop at Universal Studios Florida. Navy blue walls surround the snacks kiosk beside Universal Music Plaza, with construction site minions and the emblem of kindhearted supervillain Gru depicted. A large portion of Production … Read more

Universal Orlando Annual Passholder ‘Bounceback’ Deal Now Available on Qualifying Merchandise Purchases

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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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From April 22 through July 15, Universal Orlando Annual Passholders who spend over $75 in a single transaction will receive a $20 digital coupon available for use starting the next day on purchases over $50. If the passholder spends over $150, a $50 coupon will be granted instead, for use on a purchase of over … 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: Construction Walls Up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando Resort

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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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A themed resting area serving as a sort of central plaza surrounded by yellow pylons is closed off by construction walls on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to the lore of Marvel Super Hero Island, the entire space was created by a meteor impact, and these pylons represent the spot … 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

Price Increases Announced for Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passes

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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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Universal Orlando Resort has announced price increases across the top two tiers of their Annual Passes. Let’s take a look at the new price points. Universal Orlando Resort Annual Pass Price Increase The prices for each pass have changed for several Annual Pass offerings. These changes affect both Florida residents as well as non-Floridians, and … Read more

‘Give Kids The World’ License Plates Rethemed to Universal Orlando Resort for Chance to Meet Minimum Presale Threshold

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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Florida Senators have proposed that a specialty Florida license plate benefiting Give Kids The World be rethemed to Universal Orlando Resort for a better chance at meeting a minimum preorder threshold. In a proposed amendment, Florida’s Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy has recommended that the Give Kids The World specialty license plate would instead feature … Read more

NEW ‘Jurassic Park’ Loungefly Crossbody Bag 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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We found a new “Jurassic Park” Loungefly crossbody bag at Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Universal’s Island’s of Adventure. ‘Jurassic Park’ Loungefly Crossbody Bag – $90 The new “Jurassic Park” Loungefly crossbody bag prominently displays the original “Jurassic Park” logotype in white and red embroidery across the front. The iconic silhouette of a Tyrannosaurus Rex … Read more

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