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Universal Orlando Podcast by Orlando Informer

Taylor Strickland

The Orlando Informer Podcast is a weekly vacation planning podcast focused on Universal Orlando Resort. We give you practical advice on the latest tips, tricks, and news coming from all area...

Episodes

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Orlando Informer Podcast Feed Update

As the OI team focuses on making our YouTube channels then best they can be, the Orlando Informer Podcast will continue its hiatus. In the m...

11:08May 7, 2021

Episode 273 - The best new bites and drinks at Mardi Gras 2021

We've eaten and imbibed more than 45 culinary options at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, and we're p...

01:00:56Feb 13, 2021

Episode 272 - Reviewing Super Nintendo World's attractions

Over at Universal Studios Japan, the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World expansion has had its technical-rehearsal media embargo lifted,...

01:16:53Feb 6, 2021

Episode 271 - All about Universal's Mardi Gras 2021

Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval has been announced by Universal, and there's a ton to dig into and go over. Plus, Super N...

34:44Jan 16, 2021

Episode 270 - Touring Dockside Inn and reviewing 2020

Let's talk about our experiences at Universal Orlando's eighth hotel, Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites. Then we'll quickly lo...

47:31Jan 9, 2021

Episode 269 - Super Nintendo World's hidden details REVEALED

Thanks to a video walkthrough from "Mario" creator Shigeru Miyamoto and getting our hands on a detailed map from Universal Studios Japan, we...

01:04:33Dec 23, 2020

Episode 268 - End-of-year Universal Orlando round-up

We've been away for a little while, so it's time to dive deep into what's been going on across Universal Orlando Resort: the latest on Juras...

51:43Dec 19, 2020

Episode 267 - Top 5 things we're most excited about the new Nintendo news

This week over in Japan, Universal and Nintendo had a big press event, showing off Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge's queue, ride vehicle, and...

51:51Dec 1, 2020

Episode 266 - Our review of Universal's Holidays 2020

We take you on a tour of all the new experiences, share our thoughts on the new food and drinks, and run down some new details of Universal'...

01:04:18Nov 21, 2020

Episode 265 - Universal 101: Holidays 2020

What's the same with Universal Orlando's Holidays event this year, and what's been modified or outright cancelled due to COVID-19? Here's th...

35:20Nov 14, 2020

Episode 264 - Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Someone must have said his name three times. Universal surprised guests this Halloween weekend when they opened the Beetlejuice house to fan...

01:11:25Nov 4, 2020

Episode 263 - Yes, we're talking Halloween Horror Nights 2021 already

Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience is the first Halloween Horror Nights 2021 house to be revealed – and the first in HHN history to have an ac...

39:35Oct 31, 2020

Episode 262 - Let's dive into the most expensive theme park of all time

Want a possible glimpse of Universal Orlando Resort's future? You can probably find it in China, where Universal's newest – and most expensi...

01:00:41Oct 24, 2020

Episode 261 - Exploring everything Nintendo at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan will be getting an early taste of Mario -themed goodies and treats in the form of the Mario Cafe & Store, which is t...

41:12Oct 10, 2020

Episode 260 - Everything we know about the VelociCoaster

What's the VelociCoaster's story? How tall is it, and how fast does it go? How does its setting of Jurassic World work – or not – with the r...

53:54Oct 3, 2020

Episode 259 - Q&A

This week, we answer your questions on: Child Swap, Thunder Falls Terrace, and what constitutes being an Orlando Informer superfan.

26:40Sep 30, 2020

Episode 258 - Our review of Universal's Halloween 2020

Let's go over everything Halloween at Universal Orlando Resort this fall: the haunted houses, the exclusive food and drinks, trick-or-treati...

55:38Sep 26, 2020

Episode 257 - We're getting two HHN houses!

Universal's just-announced Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing this weekend not only resurrects two haunted houses from this year's cancel...

37:25Sep 15, 2020

Episode 256 - What's the most underrated ride at Universal Orlando?

The water rides of Toon Lagoon, the children's attractions of Seuss Landing, the overlooked experience at Springfield, the caves of Jurassic...

47:40Sep 12, 2020

Episode 255 - Q&A

This week, we answer your questions on: what's the best tower at Royal Pacific Resort to stay at, how to still have fun at Universal during...

30:05Sep 2, 2020