Universal Orlando News & Planning Thread

Oh. Well never mind me then! :smile:

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I saw this today. Looks like they’ve staggered closures over the month for maintenance. And left it open on the weekends.

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What the heck, they’re driving me crazy. That does look more normal, except the Friday is still closed.

Maybe the 27th or 28th will work better for @kerrilux_625778

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Wow! That’s A LOT of downtime!

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The thing is, last winter VB was open every day. It’s more about projected attendance than the need for refurb.

USF and IOA are set to close earlier too, compared to a year ago.

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I wonder if it’s a combination of much less revenge travel and needing time to do maintenance. Blizzard beach and typhoon lagoon are closed for weeks each year when they can get maintenance done. With only 1 water park universal may have to time closures better.

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Grabbed some construction photos from DreamWorks Destinations

The paint colors on the new coaster really POP!

I saw them on top of Fast Food Blvd working as well. I don’t know if it’s connected…

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Stella Nova is now officially taking reservations-

We have our room confirmation now praying for a soft opening for epic…

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The UOR app operating hours now show that VB will be open 1/26. As for the UOR website, it won’t even load. :man_shrugging:

update
Website VB hours agree

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Circus McGurkus is still under refurbishment, but has released the NEW menu for this location

No reopening date, yet…

Chicken & Biscuit
Crispy chicken tenders and peanut-shaped biscuit, drizzled with hot honey, and curly fries

“Popcorn” Shrimp Box
Crispy shrimp, garlic butter popcorn, with curly fries

Roast Beast Sandwich
Mushroom meatloaf, shaved ribeye, cheddar cheese, and crispy onions on a pretzel bun with curly fries

The Big Top Burger
Fresh beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion, on a red brioche bun with curly fries

Magician Meatball Cone
Homemade meatballs and marinara cavatappi, served in a garlic bread cone

Vegan Magician Meatball Cone – $12.99
Plant-based Gardein™ meatballs and marinara cavatappi, served in a garlic bread cone

Pizza Pasta
Baked mac and cheese cavatappi with pepperoni and marinara

Pizza Pasta (vegetarian)
Baked mac and cheese cavatappi and marinara

Red Fish, Blue Fish, Poke Bowl
Blue glass noodles, ahi tuna, cucumber, edamame, mango, yuzu-honey dressing, and furikake seasoning

Tamed Dragon Salad
Red dragon fruit, red quinoa, raspberries, mandarin oranges, almonds, baby spinach, cucumber, and guava vinaigrette

I’m excited that the Roast Beast Sandwich will be a permanent item!!

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Don’t see this too often. Wow

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I did notice that it’s up to 55 minutes about 10 minutes after you posted. I guess the rest of the herd finally caught up this morning! :rofl: :rofl:

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Similar to yesterday. On very very low crowd days, 10:00am is the sweet spot, before waits go up again:

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The buy 3, get 2 ticket deal has ended. The current offer is buy 2, get 2.

You can now apply for the Universal Visa Credit Card, more info here.

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The buy two get two works better for me for a planned four day trip. (With family that doesn’t have an AP)

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Touching the third rail here

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Wow! I really love your comparisons.

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I really enjoyed the article! I did find the soft drink comparisons a little “unfair” in the price evaluations. It’s far more common & likely that guests at UOR are using a refillable Coke Freestyle cup. I only have to pay once a day and can bring it everywhere in the parks. My price per drink greatly diminishes after the third drink if the day.

I have noticed the prices, overall, climbing significantly for food at UOR over the last 2 years. You really can’t find a QS “meal” for under $12 anymore

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