As prices continue to rise across all areas of traveling, it’s getting more and more expensive to take that weekend getaway let along a full week vacation to an Orlando area theme park. The individual cost of an annual pass for an Orlando area theme park will depend on what level pass that you…
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort changed the landscape for many theme parks around the world. Each Potter themed location is a fully immersive environment taking guests on an adventure directly into the Wizarding World itself. These amazing theme park “lands” at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure established a trend that…
Choosing the ideal vacation destination in central Florida often boils down to two colossal titans in the theme park industry: Walt Disney World and the Universal Orlando Resort. Each offers a distinct universe of attractions, entertainment, and experiences that cater to different age groups and interests. Walt Disney World, known for its enchanting collection of characters and…
With almost 10 million visitors per year, The Universal Resort in Orlando, Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in all of the world. The resort features two award winning theme parks (with another on the way), a water-theme park and an amazing shopping / dining / entertainment complex in Universal’s CityWalk. With eight different…
The Amatista Cookhouse restaurant is located in the Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort, an on-site hotel at the Universal Orlando Resort. This restaurant features Caribbean inspired cuisine in a casual but elegant environment. Amatista is the primary table service dining venue for Sapphire Falls and it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Located on the first floor of the…
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites is one of the newest of all the on-site hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort. Universal’s Surfside Inn an suites is a 750-room hotel that is located just across Universal Boulevard from it’s sister hotel – the 2,050 room Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites. Both Endless…
With the increase in the popularity of Universal Orlando and the Orlando area theme parks as a whole, it is getting more and more difficult to enjoy a stress-free theme park vacation. Due to consistently high crowd levels during the majority of the year as well as the high cost of theme park tickets and travel expenses,…
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is the preeminent annual Halloween event across the entire state of Florida. If you are a fan of Halloween or just love to be scared, this is the place for you to be every fall. Typically held on select dates from late September until early November of every year, this separately ticketed…
Universal’s Islands of Adventure stands out as one of the premier theme parks within Universal Orlando Resort. Since its opening in 1999, this park has continually evolved, incorporating fresh attractions that cater to thrill-seekers and families alike. With eight unique islands encircling a central lagoon, each area boasts its own distinctive themes and ride experiences,…
The Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Florida in the Universal Orlando Resort is typically held every night from early February to mid-April and is completely free with your theme park admission. Universal puts on quite the show for Mardi Gras with the one of the best theme park parades, amazing concerts, food, music and…