Six Reasons For Theme Park Fans to Give Thanks in 2025: Universal Orlando Edition
As the turkey thaws, Joe is making a last-minute dessert for his family and Derek is setting out the collectible…
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Volcano Bay Ditches TapuTapu & Refurbishment News
Volcano Bay has ditched the virtual queue system TapuTapu and is closing for a long refurbishment in late 2026 and…
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SATURDAY SIX Presents: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Universal’s VOLCANO BAY NIGHTS
This week’s SATURDAY SIX heads to our overall favorite park in Florida, Volcano Bay, to check out their after hours…
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TouringPlans Travel Beat 8-31-2025
At Travel Beat we have all the “other” news from the last week or so—the stuff that wasn’t big enough…
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2025 Guide to Volcano Bay Nights
Enjoy exclusive Volcano Bay time under the stars with DJs and characters at Volcano Bay Nights! Find out all the…
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Getting to Know Universal – Coca-Cola Freestyle Cups & Machines
In the beginning, there was one flavor: Coke. And it came in bottles. Glass bottles. Then came towering black slabs…
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Seven Dos and Don’ts for Universal Orlando Trip Planning
Planning your first Universal vacation and don’t know where to start? Many might be familiar with tips and hints to…
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Least Crowded Times to Visit Universal Orlando in 2025
Crowds, we dislike ’em! Going during a crowded time throws off your vacation’s vibe – more crowds mean longer waits…
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SATURDAY SIX Presents: Our Favorite @bioreconstruct Photos of 2024 (EPIC Universe, Walt Disney World, Universal…
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” However, over the years I have…
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Universal Translator – What is a TapuTapu?
The What-Now, What-Now? What are TapuTapu? Is it only at Volcano Bay? What can it do? We answer all of…
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