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Transformers watch
We're expecting Transformers technical rehearsals to open to the public possibly any day now. You can view the world's largest guide to this new attraction at Universal Studios Florida, find out what technical rehearsals are, and learn how to be alerted when the ride opens by visiting our Transformers: The Ride page!
May 18, 2013
Yesterday, while you were enjoying the first day of Star Wars Weekends over at Walt Disney World, Universal snuck through their 2013 ticket price increase -- hardly anyone noticed (thanks to JasonSRedd for alerting us), and Universal certainly didn't announce it. But yes, all of their Base and Park-to-Park tickets are now around $5 more than they were on Thursday. See all the numbers and learn more by clicking here.
May 17, 2013
Enough about prices going up, so let's try to save you some money: Did you know that Premier/Preferred Annual Passholders can save up to 46% on hotel stays at Universal's on-site properties? For this reason many families find that it is less expensive to buy an Annual Pass, giving them access to AP hotel rates and other discounts. We explain everything on our AP hotel discount page.
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Orlando Informer Weekly Dispatch: May 12 – 18, 2013
OI Universal Center updates: May 12 - 18, 2013 Greetings, vacation planners! Prepare to UPGRADE YOUR ADVENTURE to Universal Orlando with our Weekly Dispatch. This is a summary of all the latest Universal news and activity on our … [Read More]
Rumor round-up for May 17, 2013: Themed hotel rooms at Universal, rare character appearances at Disney, ticketing headache at Diagon Alley
More themed rooms coming to Universal’s on-site hotels Last week Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios announced that it will be converting all 18 of its kids suites over to a Despicable Me theme. It is expected that these … [Read More]
Orlando Food Trucks: My picks for some of the best Central Florida food on wheels
Just thinking about the sheer volume of dining selections in Central Florida, including Orlando’s food trucks, is enough to give you hunger pangs. I am fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood that hosts a monthly food truck … [Read More]
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Dan is a former Universal Orlando team member, student at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and the OI guy who works full-time to bring you the very best Universal vacation planning information. Originally from St. Paul, MN, Dan now lives in Ocoee, FL (on the edge of Orlando) with his wife Rosie, their daughter Noa, and a new baby on the way!