Mardi Gras may have officially ended a month ago, but the party is still going strong at Universal Studios Florida! From culinary journeys to spectacular floats, Mardi Gras has been reimagined into fun for the entire family! The event has been so popular, it is now extended through April 11. Catching beads from a nearby float!… Continue reading Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida
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Spring Break at Universal Orlando Resort – COVID Protocols
https://youtu.be/exyi3gKZq1k As this was our first visit to the parks since COVID, I want to highlight Universal's protocols in this blog post. Don't worry, there is still lots of wizarding magic to be had! So keep reading. Reduced Park Capacity Universal Orlando is operating on a reduced capacity. I haven't seen where Universal has stated… Continue reading Spring Break at Universal Orlando Resort – COVID Protocols
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
We made it to Spring Break! {All the praise hands!} I feel this is as much an accomplishment for the parents as well as the kids. So to celebrate, we packed the car and headed south to Universal Orlando. Have you heard the one about the travel agent who takes her work everywhere? The Resort… Continue reading Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
Holidays at Universal Orlando
December 2019 at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Christmastime is always extra special at Universal Orlando Resort! And I hear from impeccable sources that not even The Grinch can steal holiday joy this year! From November 14 - January 3rd, you can get in on the mind-blowing, mischief-making, action-packed adventure of a lifetime.… Continue reading Holidays at Universal Orlando
Frightful Fun at Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights may not be happening this year, but Universal Orlando has dreamed up other frightfully fun ideas to scare even its most stoic guests. And its included with daytime admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure! September 26-27 and October 3-November 1 will be scary good! BRAVE TWO HAUNTED HOUSES… Continue reading Frightful Fun at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Portofino Bay and CityWalk
For our recent visit to Universal Orlando Resort, we stayed at Loews Portofino - one of three premier resorts on property. It was already dark when we arrived, so this was our very first impression - a moonlit bay nestled on the Riviera. Breathtaking! Loews Portofino was inspired by the quaint Ligurian fishing village in… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort – Loews Portofino Bay and CityWalk
Universal Orlando Resort – Volcano Bay
If anyone advises you to steer clear of water parks in December, don't listen. Even after we arrived in Orlando, we still weren't sure we'd make it to Volcano Bay. There was lots of rain in the forecast and the temps for our days there were highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s.… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort – Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando Resort – Islands of Adventure
Remember how I mentioned I'd post my Islands of Adventure post tomorrow? Let's pretend the whole concept of time being a figment of our imagination applies to January as well. Ha! Over in Islands of Adventure, the areas are divided into mythical lands featuring superheroes, beasts, and magical creatures. It seemed to storm every time… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort – Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort – Universal Studios
I can't tell you how many times I sat down to write this series on Universal Orlando Resort. Where has the month of January gone?! In any event, we went to Universal Orlando Resort in the days between Christmas and New Year when the concept of time is but a figment of our imagination. We… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort – Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld Travel Tips
For those of you planning or thinking of planning a trip to Universal and / or Sea World, I thought I'd compile a short list of dos and don'ts for you. Universal Spring for the one of the premier resorts. Staying at Loews Royal Pacific over Cabana Bay gave us all free Universal Express Passes.… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld Travel Tips
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