Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast

On this episode we talk to Ron Schneider about his time as Creative Supervisor for Universal Studios Florida's Celebrity Look-A-Likes. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts   LIBSYN   STITCHER SPOTIFY   Don't forget, if you're booking a trip to Orlando to give our friends at Mouse & Muggle a try. P...

On this episode we begin with a Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate from Meg. In the NEWS we discuss the grand opening of Skull Island : Reign of Kong , the announcement of the second house for Halloween Horror Nights 26, Halloween : Hell comes to Haddonfield  and a Trip Advisor award for Islands of Adventure. Hunter gives us his review of Reign of Kong and then we  head in to Skull Island with M...

On this episode we count down our 5 worst queues at Universal Orlando Resort. We begin, though, with the first of Seth Kubersky's Little Things segments, in which he keeps us in touch with the smaller updates from Universal Orlando Resort. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts   LIBSYN   STITCHER S...

On this episode we begin with some Producers Club birthdays and then forgo the Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate, to hear a quick review of Skull Island : Reign of Kong and the infamous Kong Dog, from Kenneth. In the NEWS we discuss the Fast & Furious : Supercharged time line change, , permits for Universal Orlando's sixth hotel and a new Hulk VR experience. Our main news topic is the reveal of...

On this episode we welcome Tiffany krstulich on to the show to talk about her time working costuming at Universal Orlando Resort. In her time there, she worked on a lot of the costumes for most of the walk around characters in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida as well as some time at Halloween Horror Nights. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast...

Welcome the the 1st episode of the Dead Man's Digest for HHN 26! On this show, Darren, Nina and Travis tackle ticket prices, discuss the announcements that have already taken place and talk about rumors for this year's event. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts   LIBSYN   STITCHER SPOTIFY   Don't...

On this episode we begin with some Producers Club birthdays and then another Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate, this time, from Kevin. In the NEWS we discuss the Halloween Horror Nights Icon announcement as well as some HHN ticket info and a n incident at Volcano Bay. We then head in to Marvel Superhero Island with Maureen for  Autism at the Park Our feature topic this is week is Darren's revie...

This our 200th episode, thank you so much for listening and here's to 200 more. On this episode we ask each other our Listener Q&A Rapid Fire questions, interspersed with some listener submitted questions about Universal Orlando and some we answer some questions about our favorite parts of 200 episodes. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us...

On this episode we begin with another Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate, this time, from Nina. In the NEWS we discuss another Halloween Horror Nights announcement, a new on ride photo available at Islands of Adventure, a casting call for Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and we finish the news by talking about Team Member previews for Skull Island : Reign of Kong We then head in to Marvel Superhero...

On this episode we delve in to the UUOP mailbag to read and answer some listener questions. We answer some questions about Laurel's upcoming trip, give Jessica some hints and tips for her solo trip to Universal Orlando Resort, we help Donna plan her trip to the parks for Mardi Gras, Andy let's us know his thoughts on some of our recent shows and Stan asks us about the longest lines we've stood in....

On this episode we begin with another Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate from Jennifer. In the NEWS we discuss the big reveal of the King Kong animatronic in Skull Island : Reign of Kong. Find out more HERE The re-introduction of plastic passes at Universal Orlando. Find out more HERE And the new name for the NBA City replacement. We then head in to Marvel Superhero Island with Maureen for  Auti...

On this episode we talk to Gary Goddard about his work on the Universal Studios Florida attraction T2:3D - Battle Across Time. From inception right up to the opening of the attraction. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts   LIBSYN   STITCHER SPOTIFY   Don't forget, if you're booking a trip to Orla...

On this episode we begin with our Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate from Chris. In the NEWS we talk about the recent DreamWorks acquisition by ComCast: Read the article HERE . The second Halloween Horror Nights maze announcement. Read about it HERE Universal Orlando reveal new details about the Hulk coaster. Read more about it HERE And finally we hear about two Universal Orlando thieves. Read a...

On this episode we bring you the audio from the recent Entertainment Designers Forum . This is the edited down, Universal specific, first Q&A session which featured: Mike Aiello (Director of Entertainment - Creative Development Universal Orlando Resort - ‎Universal Orlando, Michael Burnett ( Makeup Designer for Universal Orlando) And Actors James Keaton (Jack the Clown, The Shrunken Head, Mystic F...

On this episode we some Producers Club birthdays and then move on to Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Debate from Rebecca and Gabe. In the news we discuss some recent Skull Island : Reign of Kong updates, Universal Orlando annual pass price rises, Halloween Horror Nights 26 house announcements, Rock the Universe details and the first quarter injury report. We then head over to Islands of Adventure wi...

On this episode we count down our Top 5 attraction queues at Universal Orlando Resort. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts   LIBSYN   STITCHER SPOTIFY   Don't forget, if you're booking a trip to Orlando to give our friends at Mouse & Muggle a try. Planning your next trip to Universal Orlando or a...

On this episode we begin hearing from Holly on her families favorite Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream. In the news we talk about the media preview date for Skull Island : Reign of Kong, Hello Kitty and Forbidden Journey's 3D conversion. We head over to Islands of Adventure with Maureen for another Autism at the Park, this time from Toon Lagoon and we wrap up with  a listener Q&A with Producers Club m...

On this episode we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast  by welcoming composer Howard Drossin on to the show. Howard talks to us about the music he composed for Marvel Superhero Island at Universal's Islands of Adventure . Howard discusses his background, the process of getting the job at Universal and the influences he used to create the music for the Marvel t...

On this episode we begin with the news Universal Orlando have released a lot more details of Skull Island : Reign of Kong. We hear back from Tyler York after his batchelor party and of course go over to Islands of Adventure with Maureen for another Autism at the Park, this time from Toon Lagoon, we then have emails from Rebecca and Kelly and we wrap up with this months ride audio from the parks. T...

On this episode we take a look back at the Universal Orlando Resort  attraction Disaster : A Motion Picture Ride Starring You!, as well as it's first iteration, Earthquake: The Big One. To take a posthumous look at the attraction, we are joined by returning guest, Extended Queue 's Stephen Krstulich. Stephen takes us through his time working as a Video Technician on the attraction and gives us som...

On this episode we begin with another  Florean Fortescue's  Ice-Cream debate entry from Chris. In the news, we discuss some details about the Universal/Nintendo deal, Upcoming Mardi Gras concerts and the replacement eatery for Universal Orlando's NBA City restaurant.  We then head in to Jurassic Park with Maureen for another Autism at the Park, followed by a voicemail question from Tyler. After th...

On this episode we present the 2016 Universal Orlando Oscars ( Wassermans). The theme park categories are: Best Park Area Music Best Attraction Storyline Best 3D Attraction Best Show Best Meet and Greet Best in Park Restaurant Best CityWalk Restaurant Best in Park Store Best Water Ride Best Dark Ride  and Best Coaster. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You...

On this episode we begin with a voicemail from Nina Thompson about wearing birthday buttons at Universal Orlando Resort. Pete then gives us his Ice-Cream debate entry. In the news, we discuss the recent Skull Island : Reign of Kong announcement, Myth Explorer's first episode, The Hello Kitty store opening and the relocation of the Nickelodeon time capsule. We then head in to Jurassic Park with Mau...

On this episode we the recent Universal Orlando survey which include questions about people's experience with Walt Disney World's Magic band system. This survey has prompted speculation that Universal are considering a similar system at their parks. We discuss our thoughts on this. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast . You can listen to us on the following plat...

On this episode we begin with The Producers Club birthdays and then move in to The Great Florean Fortescues Ice-Cream Debate from Chris More. In the news, we discuss the Universal land purchase, Mardi Gras, an introductory offer for Sapphire Falls, ticket price rise, Give Kids the World and Myth Explorer. We then head in to Jurassic Park with Maureen for another Autism at the Park. Travis calls us...