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I’m an Orlando Local, and I’m Begging You To STOP Sleeping on Universal Orlando.

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I am an Orlando local who LOVES theme parks. In fact, it is one of the reasons that I moved to Orlando in the first place. While Disney World holds a super special place in my heart, there are way too many people who are sleeping on Universal Orlando.

Universal Orlando

I know, I know, this is the Disney Food Blog site, and Universal has nothing to do with Disney food. But hear me out, I really think you should add a day or two to check out Universal Orlando the next time you are visiting Disney World.

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Something NEW Is Coming to Orlando International Airport, and Epic Universe Fans Are Gonna LOVE It

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We don’t always get excited about things coming to Orlando International Airport, because well…it’s an airport.

Orlando International Airport

However, we recently got word that new restaurants were coming to the airport, and, yes, we were obviously PSYCHED. Well, that’s not the only NEW thing coming to the airport. A new SHOP is also coming soon, and if you’re excited about Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, you’ll want to shop there.

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Could This NEW Disney Patent Be the Future of Theme Park Rides?

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Disney Imagineers are the best of the best creative geniuses around.

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With innovative technology, not only can you be riding on the back of a banshee on a different planet, but you can also blast off to other galaxies, learn about the life cycle of a plant, and so much more. It looks like more Disney innovation is on its way because a new ride technology patent has been filed!

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We Tried 3 Controversial Cake Slices Over $20 at Disney World’s Most Popular Restaurants

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Cake lovers, brace yourselves.

Amorette’s Patisserie spread

Disney World is known for its over-the-top treats, but when it comes to cake slices, we found a few that are downright controversial – both in terms of price and experience. We decided to hit up some of Disney World’s most popular spots to see if these high-priced desserts are worth the hype. From jaw-dropping designs to flavor-packed layers, here’s the lowdown on the cakes we tried.

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Wait. Did We Just Find a CLUE About the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal’s New Epic Universe?

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The stage is set. The portals are in place. Univiersal’s Epic Universe theme park is about to open. We’re just a few short months away from the big opening day, which falls on May 22nd, 2025. Are you ready?

Universal Orlando

From the DRAGON-filled How To Train Your Dragon land to a NEW Harry Potter land, there will be SO MUCH to explore. Before the park opens, though, Universal has a few more things to do, like, say, hire some Team Members to help bring the park to life. Could this new audition notice give us a clue about what’s coming to Epic Universe? Let’s talk about it!

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Are We Just Gonna Ignore This Chaotic Epic Universe Problem?!

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It’s no secret that we’re excited for the opening of Epic Universe, but we also admit that we’re a little nervous.

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Opening an entire new park comes with lots of excitement, but also lots of room for error and for things to go wrong that need to be fixed ASAP so the park can function at its full capacity and meet the masses of people that are arriving to experience it for the first time. Which is why we’re surprised we’re not all talking more about this HUGE issue that’s bound to arise for the new park.

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“UNBEARABLE”: Orlando Theme Park Blames Attendance Drops on Extreme Heat

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There is no question about it, the Orlando theme parks can get pretty unbearable during the hot summer months. While the average highs during the summer months are in the low 90s, the heat index can make the temperature feel like it is well over 100 degrees.

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Combine the high heat with lots of walking around and pushing your body to see and do as much as possible, you can probably see how the heat can have a negative consequence for theme parks.

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3 Ways Epic Universe Will Beat Disney World Every Time

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Yes, we here at DisneyFoodBlog LOVE Disney World. The blog started out with enjoying tasty Disney World food and AJ sharing her thoughts and opinions on the matter, and it has since transformed beyond just food into a place for all your Disney news. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a soft spot for Universal Orlando and the theme parks over at that resort.

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando has some awesome intellectual property that has transformed into amazing rides. From Shrek to Jurassic Park and Jurassic World to Harry Potter, you’ll find tons of great experiences at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. And now, coming in 2025, Epic Universe will bring FIVE new lands, new stories, new attractions, and so much more to the resort. We seriously can’t wait to visit this new park and check it all out. While we’ve been getting new information and sneak peeks, we’ve gotta say there are three things we already know Epic Universe will beat Disney World at.

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EVERYTHING Happening at Universal Orlando During the Holidays

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The holidays have officially arrived at Universal Orlando!

Universal Orlando’s tree!

We’ve been so excited experiencing all the holiday offerings in Disney World, from special snacks, to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, to Jollywood Nights and beyond, but now it’s time to focus in on Universal! There are so many wonderful attractions and special holiday events to explore around the theme parks this year, so without further ado, let’s get into everything you can check out this year!

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🚨 FREE TICKET DEAL Announced for Universal Orlando 🚨

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Planning a trip to Universal Orlando soon? We don’t blame you!

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Not only did Universal just open the new Dreamworks Land, but you may have also heard about a little theme park called Epic Universe that’s opening in May 2025. And, while that might seem like AGES away at this point, Universal is enticing guests to come and visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure before Epic Universe opens with a NEW ticket deal!

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