Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast

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...

On this episode of the  Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast, Lee is joined by Producers Club members Craig Lucas, Martin McVay, Matt Tucker and Tod Eltzroth. This is the first, of what we hope will be many, Producers Club round-table discussions and the topic of this one is the prevalence of Screen Based attractions at Universal Orlando Resort. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Unive...

On this episodev we are joined by the Orlando Sentinel 's Business and Theme Park Reporter, Sandra Pedicini. We begin, as we always do, with The Producers Club birthdays and  continue our Great Florean Fortscue's Ice-Cream Debate by hearing from Sandra, herself. We then discuss the recent land acquisition by Universal Orlando, as well as some other stuff going on at the resort. Maureen from Autism...

On this episode we bring a listener suggested segment, A Top 5 List. The subject of this Top 5 list, is the Top 5 Bathrooms 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 Mou...

On this episode we continue our Great Florean Fortscue's Ice-Cream Debate by hearing from Brian. We delve in to the news, by bringing you an update on the recent attack in Islands of Adventure. A few attractions are down right now, for annual maintenance. The concert line up for this year's MARDI GRAS , at Universal Orlando , have been announced, we let you know who is involved. We wrap up the new...

On this episode we discuss what is going on at Universal Orlando Resort in 2016 and beyiond with Jim Hill. 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...

Happy New Year everyone. 2016 promises to be a great year for the Universal Orlando Resort and for the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast.   We kick off the new year by bringing you our new Podcast Debate - The Great Florean Fortescues Ice Cream Debate. We then bring you up to date with the latest news from around the Universal Orlando Resort. The acquisition of  450 acres of land, by Universal...

This episode is a show that originally aired in 2012 as a Thanksgiving Special, on which we invited Tim, Brett and Paul, from the WDWFanboys, on to the show to have a bit of fun by taking a Universal attraction and giving it a Disney make-over. Sadly, the WDWFanboys are no more, but you can still find Tim at: WDW Theme Parks Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast...

Happy Holidays everyone. This episode is a very Grinchmas episode, but we do begin with something a little special that we have been working on for a while and hope you enjoy. Following that we take you "live" to Islands of Adventure, to hear about Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure, from Darren, Nina, Hunter and Kim and we wrap up with the full audio of 2015's How the Grinch Stole Christmas show,...

The holidays are here at Universal Orlando and Darren visited the park to check out what's going on at Universal Studios Florida . You can check out his video of the MACY'S PARADE  and Travis' PHOTO UPDATE . The Christmas celebrations are also in full swing at Universal Studios Hollywood, Dr. Ian Malcolm visited to check it out as well as to see what's going on at the park. You can check out his P...

I n 2016 the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast  will be making some changes and we clue you in on what they will be at the start of the show, we look forward to going in to 2016 and being your Number 1 Universal Orlando Podcast. Throughout 2015, we have asked listeners to enter in to the Great Butterbeer Debate and we wrap up the debate with the last entries from Franc, Julie, Ryan and John, ch...

We continue our coverage of the rollercoasters of Universal Orlando Resort by stepping in to Universal Studios Florida and covering: Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit and   The Revenge of the Mummy We go through the stats, the queue, the ride itself and then we hear our listeners thoughts on each coaster as well as giving you our own thoughts. As we spoke about on the show, here is the link to the secre...

On this episode we have the Great Butterbeer Debate from Lee, then go in to the news, which includes the Hero ticket , A Celebration of Harry Potter and Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Passes .  We then go to Hogsmeade with Maureen for Autism at the Park . Wrapping up the show, we discuss the amount of screen based attractions at Universal Orlando Resort and what it may mean for the future. Che...