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House of the Future Resort

Werner Weiss drove by what had been a big vacant lot south of Universal’s Island of Adventure. Now it’s a massive construction site for...

Universal Orlando ParkHopper – Mardi Gras Preview, Diagon Alley Details and...

Christmas has come early for MiceChat readers, we have an exclusive preview of the Mardi Gras floats for Universal Orlando's spring 2014 parade, along...

Designed to Thrill: IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013

The typical theme park goer has probably never heard of IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions, let alone the annual IAAPA...

Kevin Yee – A Christmas Town Lesson for Disney

I've not previously been to Busch Gardens Tampa for their Christmas decorations. It's a private party with an upcharge ticket you have to buy,...

The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast, Episode 71 – CityWalk the Walk

Hello and welcome to episode 71 of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. For your listening pleasure, we have the latest news which includes the...

Universal Orlando – CityWalk update and Diagon Alley details

With all the Christmas activities and recent CityWalk announcement, we've been busy covering Universal Orlando Resort. Today, we are finally able to get back...

2013 Disney HALF Ear in Review – Part 2

Paul Barrie and Ricky Brigante (from Inside the Magic) talk your ear off with the second half of their annual discussion of everything that...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #75 – Diagon Alley and the News

Greeting Universal fans and welcome to another Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. On this episode we bring you Universal Orlando's announcement about the Wizarding World of...

UUOP #76 – Universal Haunt Legend Mike Aiello

This week, we interview Mr Halloween Horror Nights Orlando himself, Mike Aiello. When we first began the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast nearly three years ago,...

Universal Orlando – Harry Potter Kingscross Station, Starbucks and Winter Refurbs

Wizarding World of Harry Potter projects are getting pretty exciting with signage going up on Kingscross Station and London facades finishing up their final...

Universal Orlando – Antojitos Review, Mardi Gras, Beetlejuice and More

It's time to journey back to Universal Orlando Resort for a full construction and news update! Antojitos Restaurant has finally opened and we bring...

Universal Orlando Update – CityWalk Refurbs and Diagon Alley

Time for a another stroll around the Universal Orlando resort with a full update of what is happening with the big CityWalk changes, and...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #79 – Beetlejuice, Mardi Gras and News

Welcome to the UUOP. We review the new Beetlejuice show at Universal Studios Florida as well as this year's Mardi Gras event and then...

Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras Fun

We are back with another great update from around the Universal Orlando Resort. This week we take a closer look at the floats and...

Universal Orlando Update – Hogsmeade Detour and New CityWalk venues

Progress is quick at Universal Orlando Resort, where new venues are about ready to open at CityWalk. We'll also take you into Islands of...

Universal Orlando Update – Hogwarts Express details and Starbucks Opens at...

It's a big update from Universal Orlando Resort this week as details have been released about the upcoming Hogwarts Express attraction. Plus, Starbucks has...

Season Pass Podcast: The Ultimate Turn-Point for WDW?

Chad Emerson returns to the Season Pass Podcast for the 6th episode of EMERSON’S DISNEY FILES.  This episode we talk the BIG battle between...

Universal Studios Orlando Unveils Diagon Alley Animatronics and more

We are back this week with a massive Universal Orlando update, where some amazing new details have been revealed about the new Wizarding World...

Universal Orlando Despicable Me Family Suites and Diagon Alley Update

We are back this week with another big update from Universal Orlando Resort, where we take a look at the progress that has been...

Universal Orlando Update: Dragons on Buildings and Jurassic Park Suites

We're back this week with a big Universal Orlando Resort update.  After taking a week off to explore SeaWorld and Aquatica in San Antonio,...