In 2011, Universal has increased the prices of their annual pass options for both Florida residents and non-residents. For Florida residents, however, this ticket remains an amazing value if you plan to visit the Universal Orlando parks more than a couple times during the year. A standard one-day, two-park pass for a Florida resident costs a minimum of $73.99 plus tax. The … [Read more...]
Win A Wizarding World Park Wand!
It's been mentioned a couple times that we're going to give away another Harry Potter park wand and today's the day that the new contest starts! Unlike the limited edition wand we gave out in June, this one is an exclusive Wizarding World of Harry Potter park wand. You can only get this one in the park...and even that's becoming more difficult with Universal selling out of … [Read more...]
Harry Potter Ride Down
Over the weekend, the new Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride went down. Now, any of you that have been to the park may say, "So what?" You see, the ride's gone down quite often. Most rides that include new technologies like the Forbidden Journey have continuity issues when they first open. Spider Man was known for breaking down when it first opened. What made … [Read more...]
Three Broomsticks Review
I've now had a couple chances to eat at the Three Broomsticks restaurant in the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The food's great and different from other counter-service restaurants in Islands of Adventure. First off, this is a counter-service restaurant, even though it has the feel of a sit-down restaurant. I'm not sure this was the best choice for Universal Vacations. … [Read more...]