6 Reasons to visit Universal Orlando Resort

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1. Attractions : Home to some of the world's most amazing rides and attractions. Universal Orlando Resort brings everyones favorite movies and Tv shows to life for everyone to enjoy. Join the autobots in transformers the ride: 3D, Become a minion on Despicable Me: Mayhem. Head on an adventure to thwart the villans from Spiderman in The Adventures of Spiderman or brave a t-rex while heading on a river adventure in Jurassic Park.

2. Dining: Tired from walking around in the parks all day? Hungry? Universal has great dining options near the parks Citywalk area. This area is right as you leave the parks and includes a movie theater with dining inside. Perhaps that's not what you are looking for, then head over to one of the many restaurants, maybe in simpsons u.s.a you can grab a Krusty burger or live through the Flaming moe just like in the Tv Show. At the parks new addition The Wizarding World of Harry Potter you can sample a butter beer and last but not least for fine dining head to Mythos which was named one of the top fine dining restaurants in Orlando. 

3. Nightlife: Done for the day with the theme parks? then head to City Walk, Universals nightlife central where you will find shops open late, bars, Karaoke a Movie theater, live shows such as the Blue Man Group and an array of Dining options for everyone in the family including the cowfish, Bongos and much more.

4. Harry Potter: Experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter like never before as you head to Universal Studios. From everyone dressed as a Wizard and in character to Ollivanders Wand Shop where young wizards pick their wands before heading to school. Guests can also brave the Dragon challenge, explore hogwarts in the Forbidden Journey and even ride the Hogwarts express which will take you to Hogsmeade there you will experience butter beer, guests can ride the escape from gingotts bank.

New attractions coming to Orlando

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Walt Disney World is always expanding. In the coming months there will be huge changes to your favorite disney theme parks, In addition to Disney Springs the former Downtown Disney. Families favorite theme parks have been spreading rumors of Star Wars land, Avatar land from the famed movie on pandora and much more to come. Universal Orlando Resort is also starting to change and adapt with new rides and attractions coming as early as next year. Where will these remodels take place? what attractions should you take advantage of before they disappear forever?. Take it from a local things are moving quickly. I was headed to the Downtown Disney area months ago and getting in and out of the area was a nightmare, thankfully the construction seems to have stopped. They tore down quite a bit added new restaurants, shops and they even changed the name to Disney Springs. In addition Disney has shown mock photos of Disney's rumored Star Wars land but we do not know yet where it will be built. We do know that they will be adding this rumored section to Walt Disney World, Disney land and several other Global Disney theme parks. Recently there has been speculation of an Avatar land being built at Disney's Animal Kingdom .

Disney has been teasing this for quite some time, just the other day they released photos of what looked like a new light show that will be themed after avatar which is rumored to come in  2017. In other theme park news Universal will be building a Waterpark to come in 2017 themed after hawaii with the center piece being a Volcano. In addition Famed TV host Jimmy Fallon will be getting a ride at universal which will replace Twister. 

Which ride will you miss? which ride are you most looking Forward too? let us know in the comments section. and please take a look to our local area guide for updates as the rumors are laid to rest and the rides are completed. If you are looking for a vacation rental stop and look no further as well 

Universal's 25th Anniversary Concert Series

Courtesy of: Universal Orlando Resort

Come celebrate unforgettable moments at Universal Orlando Resort during the 25th annual concert series. 

only on select night from November 14th - 28th enjoy a spectacle like never before as the stage at Universal comes to life. Performances include

jason Derulo: Saturday November 14th at 7:00pm

Colbie Caillat: Saturday November 21st at 7:00pm

Flo Rida: Sunday November 22nd at 8:00pm

Carly Rae Jepsen: Friday November 27th at 8:00pm

Daughtry:  Saturday November 28th at 8:00pm

event will happen even if it rains. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event

Halloween Horror Nights 25: New Updates

Courtesy of: Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

It's almost that time of year again Where hundreds  descend on Universal Orlando Property to enjoy an experience like no other. Whether you enjoy being scared or you simply got tricked into going by a family member or friend, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has been around for 25 years and it certainly delivers the most terrifying of scare zones, Haunted houses that are so real you feel like you are transported to the world being portrayed and to top it all off they have amazing shows in between you being scared by the numerous scare actors who don costumes with such detail you will think they are real creatures of the night. This year Orlando, FL  and tourists alike are in for a scare like no one has ever felt before. For their 25th year Halloween Horror Nights has come up with 9 houses, 5 Scare zones and two shows all for 30 nights of fright designed to scare even the bravest Horror aficionado out there. Below find a small sample of what is to come this September 18th
First the Houses announced so far

1.The Walking Dead

2. American Werewolf In London (Just Announced)

3. The Purge

4. Insidious 

5. Freddy Vs Jason

Featured Upgrades to add to your night of fright

HHN Express Pass

Rip Tours

Scareactor Dining Experience 

Universal Dining Plan

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