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Photo tour of Islands of Adventure

11/10/2016

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Happy Thursday and welcome to our second photo tour of Universal Orlando Resort. On Tuesday we looked at Universal Studios Florida and today we're going to hop on the Hogwarts Express and take a look at Islands of Adventure. 

​So much new fun stuff at this park and Matt has captured it all. Enjoy!! 

Pictures by Matthew Nelson
Welcome to Islands of Adventure 
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Wizarding World East
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Jurassic Hogwarts
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One of the most amazing lands
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Splash!!
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Smash
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Sunset over Hogwarts
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Chance of Reign
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Dueling ... :(
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Oooooh Fuuuuudge
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Teeny Tiny Lockers
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Sam I Am
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Miss Oates!!
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Technically still in IOA
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You WILL get wet .... we mean Soaked
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Best Ride EVER
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And On And On And On

Related Updates: 
  • Universal Orlando Resort Fun Run
  • ​Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood begins December 3
  • Hot Butterbeer now featured at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Opening Night of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
  • Opening of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Orlando 


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Fun at the Universal Orlando Fun Run

11/9/2016

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In a world of RunDisney races (even one held last weekend in Orlando) sometimes you just want to do something a bit different, and less crowded. 

So with that in mind Renée took on the Universal Orlando Fun Run last weekend which from the looks of it gave the runners a pretty empty course through the two Universal Orlando parks. Check out all the fun times. 

​Written by Renée Girard
Why are we at Universal before the sun is up?
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I love Disney races but this weekend we're skipping those for something different instead, the UO Fun Run!
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The UO Fun Run took us through both theme parks, starting with Universal Studios.
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On to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando where we took a lap around the entire park.
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And the finish line was at CityWalk near Hard Rock Cafe.
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More from the finish line at the UO Fun Run at Universal Orlando . Great race!
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We were greeted by some minions after crossing the finish line. ​
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Really enjoyed starting my day with the UO Fun Run. Thanks Universal Orlando for a great morning!
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​Related Updates: 
  • Photo Tour of Universal Studios Florida 
  • Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood begins December 3
  • Hot Butterbeer now featured at Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Opening Night of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
  • Opening of Halloween Horror Nights 2016 at Universal Orlando 


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Universal Orlando Resort Update - Toothsome opens, Hulk and Kong

8/22/2016

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Now that summer is winding down and many of our AP's are becoming valid again, we're going to start having some new updates, and first up is Renée and Morgan's trip to Universal Orlando Resort yesterday where they got to check out the new Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. They were also able to check out Reign of Kong and the newly re-opened Hulk. 

Written by Renée Girard 
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Our passes aren't blocked anymore, so we decided to stop by Universal Orlando Resort for the evening
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Before the parks, we thought we'd check out the new Toothsome Chocolate Emporium at CityWalk
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The quick service counter at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is to your left as you enter, with lots of sweet desserts.
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The gift shop is to your right as you enter the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
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There are quite a few unique "steampunk"-ish items for sale in the gift shop as well. ​
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There are quite a few unique "steampunk"-ish items for sale in the gift shop as well. ​
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​We were intrigued by the different types of marshmallows that they had, including absinthe
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​The cotton candy display looks awesome and colorful
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​You can also watch as some of the chocolate treats are made right in front of you
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​Entering the actual restaurant at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is quite impressive.
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​The team members are great and interactive, including a robot going around to the tables to greet guests.
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​With an hour wait at the restaurant, we opted to just get a drink at the bar upstairs, where you could also get food
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​The chocolate stout beer is made exclusively for the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. It's delicious!
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​At the bar, there is a nice view of City Walk as well.
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​The menu is basically a giant book, with several pages of food and drink offerings.
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If you want brunch all day, you can have it here! ​
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The drink selection is huge, and this page is only for the beer.
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The desserts look amazing, and I definitely plan on trying at least one of these next time!
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​It's really cool to see what they did with the former NBC City restaurant. Toothsome looks fantastic!
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We ventured to Islands of Adventure to ride the newly updated Hulk coaster.
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​The new locker system works out really well! Just make sure you keep your ticket with you and not in your locker.
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​The new signs, queue and sound system are awesome!
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​Hulk smash! It's great to have this coaster back!
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​We also finally visited our friend King Kong at Skull Island. 75 minute wait posted was only 55.
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We liked Skull Island, nothing amazing but a solid ride for IOA. Wish they used more animatronics than screens!
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Had a great time checking out the new additions Universal Orlando Resort!
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Thanks again to Renée and Morgan for the amazing update, Toothsome looks amazing and of course it's always nice to see an update from Universal Orlando. 

We'll be back at Universal Orlando soon for Halloween Horror Nights!! 

Related Updates: 
  • American Horror Story coming to Halloween Horror Nights
  • Universal Orlando unleashes amazing details for HHN26 
  • Krampus coming to Halloween Horror Nights
  • ​The Walking Dead returns to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
  • The Exorcist coming to Halloween Horror Nights


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