Universal revealed exciting new details about Isle of Berk, the How to Train Your Dragon-themed land that will open inside the brand new Universal Epic Universe theme park in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Isle of Berk is one of...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: An EPIC (Universe + More) News Update
After we dropped our most recent episode, a good amount of news dropped in the theme park industry, and in true podcast fashion, we’re a few days late in covering said news. Nick and John join Andrew to talk all...
Continue reading...Universal Epic Universe Theme Park New Details
Universal today revealed exciting new details about the Universal Epic Universe, the company’s new Orlando theme park that is slated to open in 2025. The news release details the five themed areas that will comprise the new-for-2025 Universal Epic Universe...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Seth Kubersky Returns!
In the early days of the podcast, (episode 31, to be exact) author Seth Kubersky joined us to talk about his book – the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, then in its sixth edition. Luckily he’s back (105 episodes later!)...
Continue reading...Review – Back to the Future: Outatime at Universal’s Great Movie Escape
As a fan of immersive theming and escape rooms, as well as someone who considers Back to the Future one of the best films ever made, the Back to the Future: Outatime experience at Universal’s Great Movie Escape caught my...
Continue reading...Review: Inside The Orlando Informer Meet-Up at Universal Orlando
Often, when you don’t live in the theme park capital of the world and don’t have as much time to visit Orlando’s theme parks as you’d like during your visit (it’s only money, right?), it’s important to maximize your in-park...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Andrew and His Brother Visit Universal Orlando…Hilarity Ensues
Andrew makes it to his fair share of theme parks, but his younger brother J.T., while a fan of theme parks, isn’t as in depth in the hobby. So when the duo heads to Universal Orlando, you never know what...
Continue reading...College Football & Roller Coasters: The Benefits of Bowl Game Travel
As a college football fan, Bowl Season is one of my favorite times of the year. Throughout December and January, football teams from 86 colleges and universities across the country travel to a variety of bowl game locales, ranging from...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces Attraction Closures in Early 2023
In a Tuesday announcement on social media, Universal Orlando Resort announced that several long-time attractions at the park would close to make way for a project that is “bringing exciting new family entertainment to Universal Studios Florida that will immerse...
Continue reading...Ranking All Ten Houses at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 31
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is legendary in the theme park community for being the scariest, most immersive Halloween event in the game. As a big fan of haunted attractions and a newly-relocated Florida resident, I knew I had to take...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Taking A Family to Universal Orlando Resort
Recently, Nick returned from a long weekend at Universal Orlando with his wife and two kids – Henry and Nora, who you may remember from our LEGOLAND New York Episode. While we all love roller coasters (yes, Nick rode VelociCoaster),...
Continue reading...Comparing Orlando’s Value Resorts Part 1: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
This summer, I was finally able to take my first major vacation in a while, and where better for a theme park fanatic to visit than Orlando? However, the costs of flights, park tickets, transportation, accommodations and food can quickly...
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