UOFanatic

UO Fanatic Podcast

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Exploration and discussion of all things Universal Orlando from a host who has been visiting since 1991. Touring advice, tips, and trip reports

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S01E21 – The Lay Of The Land – Islands Of Adventure 13.10.2026 44:42

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we are going to cover everything there is to learn about the lay of the land of Universals Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando’s 2nd theme park and the beginning of what made Universal a travel destination. ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Lay of the land 01:16 Port of entry 05:29 Marvel Superhero Island 11:38 Toon Lagoon 17:10 Skull Island: Rei...

S01E20 - A Deep Dive Into The E.T. Adventure Attraction 29.09.2026 31:18

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will take a deep dive into the E.T. Adventure from Universal Studios Florida. But before that we will dig in to the news from the past couple of weeks. Now, Get on your bike and ride. ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:54 News 05:55 Deep dive into E.T. Adventure 29:54 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST 🔥 Universal Orlando news E.T. Adventure Show Leng...

S01E19 - Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites - The Value Resort Champion 15.09.2026 28:58

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, We will discuss why Endless Summer Surfside Inn & Suites is the best value for your next vacation. But first we have some news, and we will end on my HHN house rankings. ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:55 News 07:27 Endless Summer Sufside Inn & Suites 20:27 HHN House Rankings 27:41 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST 🔥 Universal Orlando news En...

S01E18 – Epic HHN Adventure - Trip Report 04.09.2026 39:17

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, We will be talking about my HHN opening weekend trip to Universal Orlando. We got so much to talk about it we need to get going immediately. ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:55 Trip Report 13:51 Epic Universe 25:27 HHN Opening Weekend 37:58 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST 🔥 Trip Report Epic Universe HHN Opening weekend Show Length: 39:17 🔴 *** Fol...

S01E17 – Deep Dive: Curse Of The Werewolf And A Pre Trip Report 18.08.2026 24:50

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, We will take a deep dive into the Epic Universe, Darkmoor attraction, Curse of the Werewolf. We will follow that up with a pre HHN trip report, but first up some news from around the resort. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:51 Resort news 09:22 Deep dive: Curse of the Werewolf 17:28 Pre...

S01E16 – HHN 35 Strategies And House Rankings 04.08.2026 29:57

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will examine the data from last years HHN event and apply our findings to what we can expect this year at the event. We also have a lot of HHN news as well as my mandatory HHN hype list. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 01:27 Resort News 12:21 Analysis of data from HHN 34 20:30 Predictin...

S01E15 – Universal Orlando – Ranking The Hotels 21.07.2026 37:13

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will be ranking all of the onsite hotels at Universal Orlando. We will rank them by price, by amenities, and by location. Before we get to that, we will of course discuss the latest happenings across the resort 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:53 Resort News 10:42 Main topic, ranking...

S01E14 – Halloween Horror Nights And Universal Orlando Resort News Roundup 07.07.2026 26:41

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will be covering all the latest news. With so much Halloween Horror nights news in the past 2 weeks, its plenty for us to chew on, so lets dive right in. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:53 Comcast to Spin Off NBCUniversal, Theme Park Division 04:07 The spike at Fast & Furious: Ho...

S01E13 – Touring Universal Studios Florida 23.06.2026 26:51

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will be covering the latest news and information on the Universal Orlando resort and then diving in to an in depth strategy of touring Universal Studios Florida. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 01:00 News 09:02 Touring Universal Studios Florida 23:32 Resources 25:32 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN...

S01E12 – The Lay Of The Land: Universal Studios Florida 09.06.2026 45:47

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will be covering the latest happenings across the resort and then going into a deep dive where I will explain the lay of the land for Universal Studios Florida. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:57 News 04:25 The Lay Of The Land: Universal Studios Florida 05:36 Illuminations Minion Lan...

S01E11 – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort 26.05.2026 33:59

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will cover the latest Universal Orlando news, and then we will take a deep dive into Universal Orlando’s original resort, the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:57 News 06:26 Deep Dive Portofino Bay 32:37 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 🔥 News Portofino Bay...

S01E10 – An Epic Trip Report – 2 Nights 3 Parks – All Fun 12.05.2026 39:33

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will cover the latestUniversal Orlando news, and then I will share my experience from my recent trip to Universal Orlando including the legacy parks and Epic Universe. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:53 News 05:17 Trip Report Day 1 – Legacy parks 21:50 Trip Report Day 2 – Epic Univer...

S01E09 – 10 Things I Love About Universal Orlando’s CityWalk 28.04.2026 29:26

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will cover the latest Universal Orlando news, Some great hotel deals for May. For the main topic today, I am going to tell you 10 things I love about Universal Orlando’s CityWalk. Lastly a brief pre trip report to my upcoming, or more accurately in progress Orlando Vacation 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★...

S01E08 – Universal Orlando For Solo Travelers 14.04.2026 26:05

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, an in depth discussion about solo travelling at the Universal Orlando resort. But first a little news, and some more HHN news and rumors. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:54 News 04:30 HHN Speculation 17:19 Main Topic: Universal Orlando for solo travelers 24:49 Closing 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS V...

S01E07 – The Perfect Day At Universal Orlando Resort: North Campus 31.03.2026 32:47

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, I will tell you about my perfect Universal Orlando Resort day in the northern campus. But first a little news, and I want to highlight some upcoming good hotel rates for April. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:54 News 09:22 Main Topic: My perfect day at Universal Orlando 28:21 Upcoming A...

S01E06 – Bourne To Be Stuntacular 17.03.2026 25:57

Today on the UOFanatic podcast, we will take a deep dive into the Bourne Stuntacular stunt show at Universal Studios Florida. First a little news, and after a bonus surprise from the past. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:52 News: Happy St Patrick’s Day 01:09 News: All Hallow’s Eve Relocated 01:42 News: HHN Panel At Me...

S01E05 – Why You Should Stay At Universal's Most Underrated Resort - Aventura 03.03.2026 33:24

Today on the UOFanatic podcast I will be convincing you that Aventura is not only the most underrated hotel in Universal’s lineup, but it may be the best choice for your vacation. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:54 Luke Combs Category 10 02:25 HHN rumor - Clowns 03:09 Aventura 06:20 Room accommodations 10:45 Guest ben...

S01E04 – UO Mardi Gras - Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler 18.02.2026 35:24

Today on the UOFanatic podcast I will be discussing my whirlwind trip down to Universal Orlando for Mardi Gras. Don’t you worry, my feet did not fail me. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:34 Introduction 00:54 News: Comcast earnings call 03:00 News: HorrorNightsNightmare drops HHN 35 speculation maps 07:09...

S01E03 – Double Feature – Revenge of the Mummy and the Today Cafe 04.02.2026 23:02

Today on the UOFanatic podcast we will be talking about Revenge of the Mummy and the Today Café. Two things very different, but what they have in common is both things I hold very close to my heart. Lets get to it. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Resort News & Updates 03:02 Revenge of the Mummy 11:56 The Today...

S01E02 – Double Feature – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and a Look at Mythos 20.01.2026 30:48

Today on the UOFanatic podcast we will be talking about a couple of my favorite things at the Universal Orlando resort. We will highlight a legendary attraction in the amazing adventures of spider-man and take a look at Mythos, the signature restaurant at Islands of Adventure 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ 00:00 Introduction 01:02 News: U...

S01E01 - LOOKING AHEAD IN 2026 06.01.2026 27:46

Today on the UOFanatic podcast we will be talking about 2026 and pricing at the Universal Orlando Resort and we’ll catch up on what has been going on🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 LIST : UO Fanatic Podcast: LINK 🔥 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 🔥 · Catching up · Universal Orlando hotel prices – 60,000 foot view · Universal Orlando hotel prices – month by month Show Length: 27:46 🔴 ***...