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"Done With Disney World"? We PROMISE Universal Orlando Is Worth a Try. Here's Why!

Remember the days of Magical Express? Extra Magic Hours? FastPass? Complimentary MagicBands? If you believe the “Disney bubble” has officially burst, here's a great alternative to try...

"The World’s First Headquarters for Kids" – The Rise and Fall of Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Orlando

Universal's collaboration with Nickelodeon Studios ended in 2005, but with the closure of The Blue Man Group fans are hoping for a revival.

Beacons of Light: Ranking Disney & Universal’s Park Icons… After Dark

The question is, of Orlando's six park icons, which shines brightest after dark?

What the Closing of Fear Factor Live could Mean for Universal Studios Orlando

The closure of a long-running show could be good news for Harry Potter fans.

Songs to Adventure To...: Top 6 Tracks From The Greatest Theme Park Soundtrack Ever Made

Next time you step into Universal's Islands of Adventure, keep your ears open. A whole lot of care went into bringing the park to life in a way you can't see... but you can definitely hear.

12 Universal Orlando Exclusives That Should Make Disney Parks Fans Jealous

These 12 rides, attractions, experiences, decisions, and differences that make Universal Orlando an incredible, astounding, and amazing destination that even Disney could learn a thing or two from…

Fresh Central Florida Air: 6 Outdoor Attractions to Enjoy in 2022

You won't want to miss these six must-do ourdoor attractions in Florida in 2022...

The 2021 Theme Park Year in Review: What Opened (and What Didn't) at Disney and Universal Parks!

Many of the rides that debuted in 2021 were initially planned for 2020, and likewise, many of 2021's planned attractions will instead open in 2022! So today, let's look back on 2021 with a time capsule review of the big attractions of the year... and what the rides that missed their expected 2021 openings altogether...

Retro Rewind: 2001 Universal Orlando Resort Vacation Planning Video

On July 8th, 2000, the “Universal Studios Escape” sign greeting motorists along Hollywood Way came down, bringing the 28-month branding disaster to an ignominious end. A park had become a resort and, two years deep into its transformation, the average tourist was none the wiser.

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