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Alexander: Good Morning!
It’s 5:45am on June 13th, 2019, and we’re here to try and snag a ride on the hottest new coaster on the planet: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! There’s no telling what the day holds! Let’s go! Continue reading “How We Braved a “10 Hour” Queue for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure”
Preston: Another week, another Universal Studios Hollywood update! Today, we have Jurassic World construction, Secret Life of Pets, as well as some small around the park updates. Ready? Let’s go!
Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Park Update – May 27th, 2019”
Derrion: It is so exciting to see all of the new changes at Universal Studios Hollywood. Today we will take a look at the City Walk, general park updates, and the progressing construction of the parks newest additions including Jurassic World:The Ride set to open this summer!
Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Park Update- 5/20/19”
Derrion: Its that time again! Universal Studios Hollywood is on the rise to remaining the entertainment capital of LA. On this visit we are going to take a look at some of the changes currently going on in the park. Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Park Update-Late April 2019”
Derrion: Universal Studios Hollywood has so many different projects on the horizon. I appreciate the time the park has taken to continue to expand. Lets see what is going on this week in the park! Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Park Update – Early April 2019”
Derrion: It is great when I get a little time to visit the parks. It has been a very busy month and I love how theme parks make all your problems seem to disappear. Needless to say I needed amusement park therapy and decided to head to Universal Studios Hollywood. It was a very busy day in the park but let’s take a look at some new changes and more construction progress on the new additions coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Update- March 25, 2019”
Alexander: Look what’s coming to Hogsmeade this year!
A brand new nighttime show!
Continue reading “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Coming to Islands of Adventure – Update 28 February, 2019”
Derrion: There are so many exciting changes going on at Universal Studios Hollywood and I could not have been more excited to show you them. The Lunar New Year celebration has concluded and the park has moved into full swing on the new 2019 addition(s). Lets take a look!
Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Update- February 25, 2019”
Alexander: It’s 1999. A decade of national prosperity is poised to usher in a new millennium. Everyone is excited. Everyone is spending money. Everyone is ready to grab the 21st Century by the reins.
In Orlando, eyes are cast upon the birth of an unparalleled industry marvel: Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.
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Continue reading “Party Like It’s IOA: a Look at Orlando’s Most Enigmatic Theme Park”
Nick: We already knew Halloween Horror Nights 29 would run longer than ever this year – from September 6th – November 2nd. Now, with the first tickets on sale, Universal has confirmed the event will run for a whopping 41 nights!
Continue reading “Halloween Horror Nights 29 BOGO Ticket Offer + Official Dates!”
Derrion: With not many changes this time around, I need a bit of liquid luck from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, so why not pop in for a bit. Here’s a quick update on some neat things I look forward to seeing in the future at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Sean: As we’re finally local we’re logging a bunch of visits to the Universal Orlando Resort. This week we take a closer look at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter coaster, as well as the Jurassic Park- River Adventure refurbishment. Continue reading “Universal Orlando Resort Update – January 11th 2019”
Alexander: For years we’ve been compiling a list of the top coasters/attractions in the state of California to cap the end of each season. With 2018 came the introduction of our Florida branch, and so too comes a Top 10 list for the state of Florida.
Alexander: We’re bringing it home with a bang! Our last park update was one of the most highly-anticipated parks of the trip, attendance juggernaut Universal Studios Japan! Continue reading “Universal Studios Japan”
Derrion: There are so many exciting additions coming to all Universal parks in the coming years and I could not be more excited to see my home park begin to reach it’s true potential. Amid the holiday season I was able to get into the park and enjoy it for a bit. Let’s take a look at some of the entertainment you will find in the park and construction updates on future projects.
Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Park Update – December 14, 2018”