What I noticed after being away from Universal Orlando for four years
We recently celebrated our return to Universal Orlando Resort after four years away, and noticed quite a few changes from our last visit.
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Universal Orlando requiring team members, encouraging guests to wear face coverings while indoors
As a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases, theme parks are bringing back mask guidelines — and Universal Orlando is no exception.
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Universal’s VelociCoaster reaches a million riders in just two months
Universal’s new multi-launch Jurassic World VelociCoaster has reached its one millionth rider, just months after opening.
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Theme Parks | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal Volcano Bay | Water Parks
Comparing Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
Universal operates three theme parks in the U.S. – Universal Studios Hollywood in California and Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in Orlando. While there are certainly many similarities between the east and west coast experiences, there are also several clear-cut differences.
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Halloween | Movies | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida | Universal Studios Hollywood
Movie Review: ‘The Forever Purge’ is a twisted thriller with themes of division and extremism
In the fifth installment of The Purge franchise, “The Forever Purge” centers around violent extremist groups who refuse to quit purging.
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Disney | Marvel | Theme Parks | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida | Walt Disney World Resort
Examining Disney-owned properties found in Universal parks – DePaoli on DeParks
This week in DePaoli on DeParks: Jeff discusses the complications that arise from having Disney IPs present in Universal’s theme parks.
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Subscriber Exclusive: Bonus Q&A with Shelby Honea, show producer for Universal Creative
There was too much information to fit into our VelociCoaster feature, so here are bonus questions from our interview with Shelby Honea.
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Jurassic World VelociCoaster now open at Universal Orlando Resort
Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster has been unleashed, as Jurassic World VelociCoaster is now open at Islands of Adventure.
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Disney | Disney California Adventure Park | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Disneyland Resort | Theme Parks | Universal Islands of Adventure | Universal Orlando Resort | Walt Disney World Resort
Are boarding groups and virtual queues a good guest experience? – DePaoli on DeParks
This week in DePaoli on DeParks: Jeff discusses whether having a boarding group and virtual queue helps or harms the guest experience.
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Happy, funny, fearful faces on Jurassic World VelociCoaster
The Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando officially opens June 10, 2021, but it’s already getting raves as one of the best roller coasters anywhere from those who have gotten preview rides. Yesterday was the first day guests could ride without face masks on and the fun and fear can now be fully seen on their faces.
