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Universal's Volcano Bay now has a heated pool. Photo (modified) by Disney Tourist Blog, used by permission.

“A shutdown miracle”: Universal’s Volcano Bay erupts during closure

"If the park had been open, who knows how many guests would have died." ORLANDO, FL -- In what some are calling "a shutdown miracle" (and to be fair, others are calling "fake news"), Volcano Bay erupted on Tuesday. The volcano is a feature of a water park at the Universal Orlando Studios, Theme Park, School of Witchcraft & Wizardry and Spa. Although it was not thought to be dormant, since it regularly belched smoke, steam and fire, park officials did not ...
March 25, 2020 by Marty in Florida
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Uncle Walt’s Insider Food Blog: Frozen Butterbeer

The secrets behind one of Universal's best drinks! UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Time for another episode of everyone's favorite food blog! This week, we'll be moving away from Disney park staples and venturing across town to check out the competition. No, not the Holy Land Experience. And no, the Lake Eola Swans are not actually an attraction. A Rambling Story that Doesn't Really Go Anywhere I remember the first time I read the Harry Potter™ novels by J.K. Rowling. I was captivated by ...
January 6, 2020 by X in Spotlight, Uncle Walt's Food Blog
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UWI Step Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: Universal / Disney combo deal & transportation?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: I'm planning an Orlando vacation. Is there a 'park hopper' or multi-park pass that will get us into both Universal and Disney parks? And how do we get between the two?" - Beverly C., Abilene TX Harriet:  Just don't go ...
December 7, 2019 by Marty in step-planDisney
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UWI Step Moms Panel

(Step)Moms Panel: Will Walt Disney World & Universal ever merge?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: I love Walt Disney World, but I also enjoy Universal Orlando. It's so hard to divide my limited vacation time and budget between the two. Do you ever foresee a time when the two resorts will merge?" - ...
September 14, 2019 by Marty in step-planDisney
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To be known as GoTaBE from here on out. Photo by Global Panorama [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Flickr, modified.

Universal announces interactive ride: “Game of Thrones: a Better Ending”

The only story option not available will be the one that aired on HBO. ORLANDO, FL -- Universal Orlando Resort has announced an upcoming attraction that has fans of HBO's Game of Thrones buzzing. The new ride, to be a 3-D motion simulator (of course), will transport guests to Westeros and immerse them in the world of the Seven Kingdoms. Even more exciting, the attraction will have interactive elements that allow fans to choose a new ending for the series. "When we put together this ...
September 12, 2019 by Marty in Florida
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