First, Matthew drops by to talk about his epic (get it?) field trip to New York City for a special Universal and Nintendo contest, and then Michaela interviews Blake Braswell, Show Director at Universal, about this year's 25th anniversary Mardi Gras celebration.

We break down the attractions, shops, and food at Islands of Adventure's Marvel Super Hero Island.

We break down the concerts, parade, premium add-ons, and all the food and drinks at what is quickly becoming one of Universal's biggest annual events.

This week, we answer your questions on:  does Universal Orlando have any can't-miss nighttime shows or parades, upgrading your tickets to an annual pass, and getting on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (hey – that's not Universal!). Plus, we get an epic trip report (and a hot tip) from one of our listeners.

We have everything you need to know about the first-ever Running Universal event at Universal Orlando Resort, and then we discuss the first confirmed land of Epic Universe, Super Nintendo World.

The first month of the year has brought the first major Super Nintendo World press conference, in which we received the very first details on the land's various interactive elements, from collecting virtual coins to unlocking Boss Battles.

This week, we answer your questions on:  the best time of day to ride Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, what benefits a seasonal pass will net you (or not), and whether Captain Marvel is in Marvel Super Hero Island (or not). 

We're running down all the attraction and hotel openings and annual events that will grace Universal Orlando Resort in 2020.

This week, we answer your questions on:  best options for Christmas dinner outside of the hotels, what a second ride in Diagon Alley should be, and the possibility of getting more Orlando Informers on the podcast.

From the biggest Halloween Horror Nights of all time to the opening of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to the announcement of a whole new theme park, 2019 was a MASSIVE year for Universal Orlando Resort. So let's go step by step through it, yes?