by Jim Smith | Aug 23, 2024 | Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on August 23, 2024.) Universal Orlando continues to impress as they roll out more details associated with the new Epic Universe theme park, scheduled to open in 2025. Today, it’s the...
by Jim Smith | Jul 31, 2024 | Harry Potter, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on July 31, 2024.) “Happee Birthdae Harry!” – Rubeus Hagrid Today – July 31, 2024 – marks the 44th birthday of “the boy who lived.” It also marks the day Universal...
by Jim Smith | Jun 20, 2024 | Bits & Pieces, Orlando Spotlight, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
(A version of this article was shared with Pirates and Princesses and published on June 20, 2024.) Classic frights are creeping into Orlando. No, we’re not talking about Halloween Horror Nights. We’re plunging into Dark Universe – one of five themed lands coming...
by Jim Smith | May 2, 2024 | Facts and Figment Travel Planning, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
Mario , Luigi, Donkey Kong and friends are coming to Orlando in 2025! Back in January, Universal Orlando dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement,...
by Jim Smith | Mar 28, 2024 | Beyond Disney, Orlando Spotlight, Travel News, Travel Planning, Universal Parks, Universal Studios
Back in January, Universal Orlando dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s...
