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Author: Mark Plante | Published: June 19, 2022

We have all noticed that the cost of visiting any Orlando area theme park has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. Due to the fact that Disney World is the most popular park and why most are visiting Orlando they have taken the wrath of most for the cost just to enter the park.

Author: Mark Plante | Published: March 28, 2022

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights tickets for individual nights are now on sale. HHN runs on select nights from September 2 – October 31, 2022. This is the 31st year of HHN a the terror gets better every year. This year there are 10 Haunted Houses 5 Scare Zones 2 Live Shows Tickets start at

We are going to go over the high and the low points of the two major Orlando theme park resorts. We will break down into categories which park was better based on our July 6-13, 2021 visit to Disney World and our February 22 – March 1, 2022 visit to Universal Orlando. In both cases

Author: Mark Plante | Published: March 8, 2022

Its that time of year again. The quiet time at the parks has come to an end and Spring Break 2022 is upon us. The only problem is that there was no “quiet” time this year at the Orlando parks. President Day weekend at the end of February had record crowds in the park to

several people at a party
several people at a party
Author: Mark Plante | Published: March 6, 2022
Author: Mark Plante | Published: February 27, 2022

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Author: Mark Plante | Published: February 25, 2022

Beads, beads and more beads Universal Studio’s nightly Mardi Gras parade is fun for any age!!!

Author: Mark Plante | Published: February 21, 2022

As with Disney World, Universal Studios Florida has had a spike in attendance over the President’s Day weekend that has increased attraction wait-times to as long as 3 hours.

Author: Mark Plante | Published: February 12, 2022

As of Friday, February 12, 2022, masks are no longer mandatory for indoor locations at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for those that have been fully vaccinated (Including booster). Universal does still recommend the wearing of masks in all locations for those that are not fully vaccinated https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/safety-faqs Here are the latest safety updates

face mask on red background
face mask on red background
Author: Mark Plante | Published: January 31, 2022

NBC/Universal CEO Jeff Shell announced that “Epic Universe” is expected to open in 2025. “Epic Universe” will be Universal Studios fourth amusement park gate in Orlando, FL. The park was originally planned to be open in 2023, but construction delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed that date off until, possibly, Summer of 2025.

Author: Mark Plante | Published: January 18, 2022

With Shrek 4D recently closing, fans of Universal Studios are beginning to wonder whether the E.T. ride will be the next to go. The ride, which is based on the tremendously popular 1982 Stephen Spielberg film “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” that opened in Universal Studios Florida in 1990 and is the only ride that is still

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Author: Mark Plante | Published: January 17, 2022

Universal has announced the 2022 Mardi Gras Concert Series entertainment. This year provides a diverse group of performers from Country, to Classic Rock to Old School Rap. The performers and dates are as follows: Sugar Ray: Feb. 5 Diana Ross: Feb. 12 Barenaked Ladies: Feb. 19 Styx: Feb 20 Jon Pardi: Feb. 26 LL Cool

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