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Universal Orlando Podcast by Orlando Informer episodes:

05.07.2021
Orlando Informer Podcast Feed Update
As the OI team focuses on making our YouTube channels then best they can be, the Orlando Informer Podcast will continue its hiatus. In the mean time, make sure you are subscribed to the Orlando Informer and Taylor Strickland YouTube...
02.13.2021
Episode 273 - The best new bites and drinks at Mardi Gras 2021
We've eaten and imbibed more than 45 culinary options at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, and we're prepared to give you the straight scoop on which are superb and which are… not. We also take you...
02.06.2021
Episode 272 - Reviewing Super Nintendo World's attractions
Over at Universal Studios Japan, the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World expansion has had its technical-rehearsal media embargo lifted, and we walk you through its three attractions. But before we can do that, we first have to discuss the two...
01.16.2021
Episode 271 - All about Universal's Mardi Gras 2021
Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval has been announced by Universal, and there's a ton to dig into and go over. Plus, Super Nintendo World has been delayed at Universal Studios Japan yet again.
01.09.2021
Episode 270 - Touring Dockside Inn and reviewing 2020
Let's talk about our experiences at Universal Orlando's eighth hotel, Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites. Then we'll quickly look back at what opened at the resort during 2020 and what's currently scheduled to debut in 2021.
12.23.2020
Episode 269 - Super Nintendo World's hidden details REVEALED
Thanks to a video walkthrough from "Mario" creator Shigeru Miyamoto and getting our hands on a detailed map from Universal Studios Japan, we now have our best understanding yet of how Super Nintendo World will look, work, and feel. Come...
12.19.2020
Episode 268 - End-of-year Universal Orlando round-up
We've been away for a little while, so it's time to dive deep into what's been going on across Universal Orlando Resort: the latest on Jurassic World VelociCoaster's development; the opening of the eighth hotel, Endless Summer Resort – Dockside...
12.01.2020
Episode 267 - Top 5 things we're most excited about the new Nintendo news
This week over in Japan, Universal and Nintendo had a big press event, showing off Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge's queue, ride vehicle, and augmented-reality glasses. We also got our first glimpse at a Key Challenge and at the backstory of...
11.21.2020
Episode 266 - Our review of Universal's Holidays 2020
We take you on a tour of all the new experiences, share our thoughts on the new food and drinks, and run down some new details of Universal's Holidays celebration.
11.14.2020
Episode 265 - Universal 101: Holidays 2020
What's the same with Universal Orlando's Holidays event this year, and what's been modified or outright cancelled due to COVID-19? Here's the rundown on every special experience, show, and treat.
11.04.2020
Episode 264 - Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Someone must have said his name three times. Universal surprised guests this Halloween weekend when they opened the Beetlejuice house to fans yearning for more HHN action. Michaela joins Marc and Mike to walk us through the house. Join us...
10.31.2020
Episode 263 - Yes, we're talking Halloween Horror Nights 2021 already
Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience is the first Halloween Horror Nights 2021 house to be revealed – and the first in HHN history to have an accompanying video preview. After breaking it down, Marc and Mike then jump into a...
10.24.2020
Episode 262 - Let's dive into the most expensive theme park of all time
Want a possible glimpse of Universal Orlando Resort's future? You can probably find it in China, where Universal's newest – and most expensive – park, Universal Studios Beijing, is getting ready to open in the first half of next year....
10.10.2020
Episode 261 - Exploring everything Nintendo at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan will be getting an early taste of Mario-themed goodies and treats in the form of the Mario Cafe & Store, which is taking over some pre-existent spaces in the park. In addition, we've gotten some excellent aerial...
10.03.2020
Episode 260 - Everything we know about the VelociCoaster
What's the VelociCoaster's story? How tall is it, and how fast does it go? How does its setting of Jurassic World work – or not – with the rest of the themed land around it? (By the way, what is...
09.30.2020
Episode 259 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: Child Swap, Thunder Falls Terrace, and what constitutes being an Orlando Informer superfan.
09.26.2020
Episode 258 - Our review of Universal's Halloween 2020
Let's go over everything Halloween at Universal Orlando Resort this fall: the haunted houses, the exclusive food and drinks, trick-or-treating, the start and end dates, and the "event's" name.
09.15.2020
Episode 257 - We're getting two HHN houses!
Universal's just-announced Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing this weekend not only resurrects two haunted houses from this year's cancelled HHN (those being Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives and Revenge of the Tooth Fairy), but it also brings the nighttime...
09.12.2020
Episode 256 - What's the most underrated ride at Universal Orlando?
The water rides of Toon Lagoon, the children's attractions of Seuss Landing, the overlooked experience at Springfield, the caves of Jurassic Park – and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man? Find out how all of these can be considered to be...
09.02.2020
Episode 255 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: what's the best tower at Royal Pacific Resort to stay at, how to still have fun at Universal during the age of COVID-19, and how Taylor became the owner of Orlando Informer.
08.29.2020
Episode 254 - Exploring the two new rooms of the HHN Tribute Store
Join us for a virtual (or is that aural?) tour of the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store's two new rooms – one's themed to the 1988 classic "Beetlejuice," and the other serves up tons of spooky treats. Then we get...
08.15.2020
Episode 253 - Crepes and noobs
The food game at Universal Studios Florida has gotten upped yet again in the form of Central Park Crepes, and we have all the juicy details to sink your teeth into. Then Marc and Mike discuss the best way to...
08.05.2020
Episode 252 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: the best (and worst) non-Butterbeer Wizarding World drinks, hopping from one club level to another at Universal's hotels, getting your My Universal Photos pictures after the fact (or not), and age limits on...
08.01.2020
Episode 251 - HHN closed, Tribute Store open
In an unprecedented move – out here on the East Coast, at least – Universal has decided to cut this year's Halloween Horror Nights, which would've been the event's 30th anniversary. We discuss the thinking behind the move, why 2021's...
07.18.2020
Episode 250 - A Disney World special
Magic Kingdom. EPCOT. Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom – we've been to them all in the post-COVID-19 period. Here's everything you need to know to get in and still have the most magical of days. (Spoiler: Mike and Michaela have the...
07.04.2020
Episode 249 - Universal 201: The New York backlot
Universal Studios Florida's New York section is, in many ways, the proto-Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley: it's a fully themed land that is teeming with attractions, food venues, shops, and Easter eggs seemingly around every corner. (It...
06.20.2020
Episode 248 - An update on Universal Orlando's COVID reopening
Universal Orlando Resort's three parks have been reopened for two weeks now – how have they continued to fare? We go over the differences in operations, safety practices, and food ordering that we continue to notice.
06.17.2020
Episode 247 - Review: The Bourne Stuntacular
The COVID-19 closure may have delayed it, but Universal has finally begun technical rehearsals of its newest stunt show, The Bourne Stuntacular. We walk you through the attraction's overall experience, from its queue and preshow to its on-stage technical wizardry....
06.10.2020
Episode 246 - 30th anniversary special
Not that many people seem to know about the original Hard Rock Cafe Orlando – which is a shame, as it was a marvel of design, and it presaged a number of Universal's rule-bending projects from the years to come....
06.06.2020
Episode 245 - Universal Orlando has reopened!
How to hop on the rides, order your food, meet-and-greet with the characters, and go shopping at the newly reopened Universal Orlando Resort. Plus, what's changed at the theme parks during their 80-day closure.
05.30.2020
Episode 244 - How the Universal Orlando hotels will be different
Universal recently announced all of the new, COVID-19 safety precautions and practices it'll now be implementing at its hotels starting next week. How will this affect checking in, getting your Express Passes, and Early Park Admission? Also, we quickly...
05.23.2020
Episode 243 - Universal Orlando is reopening!
When, exactly, will Universal Orlando Resort reopen after its two-and-a-half-month closure? What parks and hotels will it include? How will experiencing the attractions be different? And what is the one extra precaution LEGOLAND is taking over Universal? We have...
05.20.2020
Episode 242 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: restaurant reservations post-COVID, which Universal hotel has the best club-level offerings, and upgrading your annual pass.
05.16.2020
Episode 241 - Universal CityWalk has reopened!
We'll walk you through what Universal CityWalk Orlando is like now, just two days after reopening. How does parking work? Or getting your temperature taken before entering the complex? How do you order food or buy merchandise or play putt...
05.13.2020
Episode 240 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: how COVID-19 will impact Halloween Horror Nights (and the rest of Universal Orlando) and what you miss the most from the resort.
05.09.2020
Episode 239 - Universal 101: Seuss Landing
We break down the attractions, shops, food, and our favorite memories in Islands of Adventure's Seuss Landing.
05.06.2020
Episode 238 - Attraction battle: Hagrid vs. Spider-Man
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure may have opened almost exactly 20 years apart, but they do have one key quality in common: they are considered some of the best rides ever made in themed...
05.02.2020
Episode 237 - Attraction battle: Forbidden Journey vs. Escape from Gringotts
Let's see who emerges victorious based on these three key criteria: Location/setting Story Technology/ride mechanics Fight!
04.29.2020
Episode 236 - Q&A
Let's talk post-quarantine crowd levels, HHN's 30th anniversary, and theme-park food
04.25.2020
Episode 235 - The Dan Cockerell interview
We talk to Dan Cockerell, the former vice president of Magic Kingdom, about his new book, "How's the Culture in Your Kingdom? Lessons from a Disney Leadership Journey." Besides contemplating the meaning of culture and how guests can affect it...
04.22.2020
Episode 234 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: which intellectual property we'd like to see a ride based on and getting a refund for your theme-park tickets during the COVID-19 closure.
04.18.2020
Episode 233 - Universal 101: The Lost Continent
We break down the attraction(s), shops, food, and the theming of the only land in Islands of Adventure to not be based on an intellectual property.
04.15.2020
Episode 232 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: whether Universal will lower hotel rates because of COVID-19, if there might be any updates to the strategies to get on Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, and which menu at which in-park restaurant we'd change (and...
04.11.2020
Episode 231 - Universal 101: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
We break down the attractions, shops, food, and our favorite experiences in Islands of Adventure's Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
04.08.2020
Episode 230 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: Universal partner hotel benefits, what songs we want to see on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and how necessary it is to speak English to enjoy Universal Orlando's experiences.
04.04.2020
Episode 229 - Universal 101: Skull Island and Jurassic Park
We break down the attractions, shops, food, and hidden gems at Islands of Adventure's Skull Island and Jurassic Park.
03.28.2020
Episode 228 - The Bourne Primer
Five films, lots of action scenes, and even more intrigue and plot twists – the "Jason Bourne" series has lots of material rife for utilization by The Bourne Stuntacular, the imminent stunt show at Universal Orlando Resort. We do a...
03.14.2020
Episode 227 - COVID-19 shuts down Universal Orlando
In this quick, news-centric podcast, we quickly get into how long Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World Resorts will be closed down and what we know regarding the cancellation or rebooking of guests' planned visits during this time.
03.07.2020
Episode 226 - Universal 101: Toon Lagoon
We break down the attractions, shops, food, and hidden gems at Islands of Adventure's Toon Lagoon.
02.26.2020
Episode 225 - Q&A
This week, we answer your questions on: the Mardi Gras Tasting Lanyard and how do you write for Orlando Informer (or theme-park blogs, generally)?

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Episode 273 - The best new bites and drinks at Mardi Gras 2021

Episode 272 - Reviewing Super Nintendo World's attractions

Episode 271 - All about Universal's Mardi Gras 2021

Episode 270 - Touring Dockside Inn and reviewing 2020

Episode 269 - Super Nintendo World's hidden details REVEALED

Episode 268 - End-of-year Universal Orlando round-up

Episode 267 - Top 5 things we're most excited about the new Nintendo news

Episode 266 - Our review of Universal's Holidays 2020

Episode 265 - Universal 101: Holidays 2020

Episode 264 - Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Episode 263 - Yes, we're talking Halloween Horror Nights 2021 already

Episode 262 - Let's dive into the most expensive theme park of all time

Episode 261 - Exploring everything Nintendo at Universal Studios Japan

Episode 260 - Everything we know about the VelociCoaster

Episode 259 - Q&A

Episode 258 - Our review of Universal's Halloween 2020

Episode 257 - We're getting two HHN houses!

Episode 256 - What's the most underrated ride at Universal Orlando?

Episode 255 - Q&A

Episode 254 - Exploring the two new rooms of the HHN Tribute Store

Episode 253 - Crepes and noobs

Episode 252 - Q&A

Episode 251 - HHN closed, Tribute Store open

Episode 250 - A Disney World special

Episode 249 - Universal 201: The New York backlot

Episode 248 - An update on Universal Orlando's COVID reopening

Episode 247 - Review: The Bourne Stuntacular

Episode 246 - 30th anniversary special

Episode 245 - Universal Orlando has reopened!

Episode 244 - How the Universal Orlando hotels will be different

Episode 243 - Universal Orlando is reopening!

Episode 242 - Q&A

Episode 241 - Universal CityWalk has reopened!

Episode 240 - Q&A

Episode 239 - Universal 101: Seuss Landing

Episode 238 - Attraction battle: Hagrid vs. Spider-Man

Episode 237 - Attraction battle: Forbidden Journey vs. Escape from Gringotts

Episode 236 - Q&A

Episode 235 - The Dan Cockerell interview

Episode 234 - Q&A

Episode 233 - Universal 101: The Lost Continent

Episode 232 - Q&A

Episode 231 - Universal 101: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade

Episode 230 - Q&A

Episode 229 - Universal 101: Skull Island and Jurassic Park

Episode 228 - The Bourne Primer

Episode 227 - COVID-19 shuts down Universal Orlando

Episode 226 - Universal 101: Toon Lagoon

Episode 225 - Q&A