Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando is offering a brand-new holiday event tour this year. Starting November 22, “Universal’s Holiday Tour” is a specially guided tour filled with exclusive access to holiday experiences across the theme parks. Available on select dates, the guided experience will give guests the opportunity to: Enjoy priority access to Universal’s Holiday Experience Featuring Macy’s Balloons, where they can get up-close with larger-than-life parade balloons and stunning floats inspired by everything from iconic holiday staples to characters from popular animated films – and enjoy a special appearance by Santa Claus Embark on a tour of the first-ever Holiday Tribute Store,…

Universal Orlando is gearing up for the 2020 Holiday season and has shared some of the food & drink you can enjoy at this year’s event. There’s a whole lot of options this year, but here are a few treats you can look forward to: Reindeer Brownie: Guests looking for a vegan sweet treat can enjoy this delicious chocolate vegan and candy cane holiday-themed brownie at Croissant Moon Bakery, located at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and at the new Holiday Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. Hot Chocolate Bomb: The tastiest trend has come to Universal Orlando. Guests can enjoy…

Voodoo Doughnut has released new seasonal doughnuts to celebrate the 2020 Holiday season at Universal Orlando. The Snowman Doughnut is made up of two doughnuts; both are dipped in vanilla icing. The head is filled with white chocolate mocha, and the body is filled with chocolate peppermint. The Holiday Ornament Doughnut comes in 2 designs, but both are dipped in vanilla icing, filled with gingerbread cheesecake. The doughnuts will be available until January 3, 2021. The Holidays at Universal officially begin November 14. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal Orlando has introduced an all-new ticket exclusively for Florida residents; where Floridians can enjoy a three-day visit to the Resort during this Holiday season for as low as $55 per day, plus tax, with a 2-Park, 3-Day Base Ticket. The ticket offer is available for purchase now through December 17, 2020, and valid for use now through March 26, 2021. Blockout dates and restrictions apply and this ticket offer is not available for purchase at the front gate. You can find more information about the offer on UniversalOrlando.com Florida residents also have the option of saving up to $100…

Universal Orlando is ready to kick off the Holiday season. From November 14 through January 3, 2021, guests can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a slew of new entertainment and celebrations that have been adjusted for guest safety. Returning this year is Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley are adorned with themed decorations, garlands, and lights. Guests can hear both magical and Muggle Christmas carols from the Frog Choir, and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees returns to sing her Holiday…

Universal Orlando is planning to open a Tribute Store for this year’s Holiday season. A new facade has been erected in New York, featuring a giant nutcracker. No other details have been shared, including an opening date. The Tribute Store has become a staple of Universal’s event, especially during Halloween Horror Nights. This year, a Tribute Store for Mardi Gras opened for the first time. The Tribute Store is a highly-themed store experience that offers merchandise and food centered around the ongoing event. Universal has been pretty mum on Holiday details, especially due to the ongoing pandemic, but decorations have…

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will be resuming operations on December 1, 2020, and will welcome back guests with newly-renovated rooms and suites throughout the hotel. The 450 sq ft standard rooms feature custom-designed furnishings from Italy and marble accents. Guests can choose between a Garden View Room or Bay View Room. A Deluxe Room is also available, offering 490 sq ft and views of the Villa Pool and gardens, or the  Roman aqueduct-style Beach Pool. Each room is available with either a king bed or two queen beds. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is inspired by the famed seaside village of…

Universal Orlando has released 4 new facemask designs inspired by the Holiday season. Each mask is $8 (or 3 for $20), available in both medium and large. We’ve found the massk throughout the park during our visit, so availability should not be an issue. We’re particular to the ugly sweater design, but here are the 4 mask designs: Also available is a brand-new Back to the Future Retro Universal face mask. Face masks are required to wear during your visit to the Resort. Guests may bring their own from home, but must follow Universal’s mask guidelines – which you can…

Universal Orlando is set to open Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer – Dockside Inn & Suites this December. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will resume operations on December 1st and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites will officially open on December 15th. Portofino Bay Hotel remained closed during the Resort’s reopening in June. Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites was originally scheduled to grand open in March but never opened due to the Resort’s closure. You can check out a preview of Dockside here. The pandemic has impacted the tourism industry pretty…

The Universal Orlando Fall Garage Sale is set to return from November 13-16, 2020, offering passholders and guests a chance at some Universal merchandise at discounted prices. The Garage Sale will be held on the first level of TeamPark, the main Team Member parking garage off Turkey Lake Road. The Garage Sale will feature merchandise from throughout the Universal Orlando Resort. Premier and Preferred Pass merchandise discounts will not apply due to the already discounted prices. On Friday, November 13, the sale will be exclusive to Passholders from 9am to 7pm; then from Saturday, November 14 through Monday, November 16,…