Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration

Details have just been announced about this new nighttime show to debut at Universal Orlando Resort this summer! 

This epic new show will light up the night at Universal Studios Florida™ with a colossal celebration of music, water and light that transforms the park and takes you into the movies like never before.  As music from the world’s biggest films fill the air, scores of shining, dancing fountains erupt.  At the all-new Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration massive walls of water blaze with incredible movie moments and powerful projections bring the entire waterfront into the movies.  You’ll witness moments from the Harry Potter series conjured to life by way of spells, see and hear roaring dinosaurs from Jurassic World, feel the adrenaline rush of high-speed cars from Fast & Furious, watch the mischievous antics of the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me, and so much more. 

And, it’s all seamlessly projected on full panoramic water screens, accented by pyrotechnics and – for the first time ever – more than 120 dancing fountains with projection mapping. The entire waterfront of the Universal Studios lagoon and surrounding buildings will transform into a vivid celebration of epic movie moments and beloved characters.

The show will take place at the lagoon at Universal Studios Florida where they are building a permanent, dedicated viewing area for the show in the Central Park area of Universal Studios where you’ll be able to watch the lagoon come to life.

Don’t miss the amazing new show that will make nights at Universal Studios™ brighter and bolder than ever. To book your Universal Orlando Vacation with a Universal Travel Agent, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com or answer a few questions here to get vacation pricing!

Universal's First Value Resort - Now Bookable!

Universal Orlando Resort™ vacations will be getting extra affordable when their brand new resort, Surfside Inn and Suites, next August. Surfside Inn and Suites is currently offering rooms starting at $73 a night - how is that for a promotional rate! This promotional rate is valid for stays in a Standard Room for travel between 9/2/19 – 9/26/19 & 12/1/19 -12/19/19. 

To book your Universal Orlando Vacation with a Universal Travel Agent, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com or answer a few questions here to get vacation pricing!

Artist's Rendering of 2-Bedroom Suites

This brand new hotel, the first in their Value category, has the lowest rates of any Universal hotel. In addition to standard rooms, Surfside Inn and Suites will feature spacious, two-bedroom suites that sleep six, making it the perfect spot for families of any size to experience Universal Orlando™. All suites and rooms are bright and surf-themed. As with all other Universal Orlando hotels, guests will enjoy exclusive benefits like being able to breeze into the parks an hour before other guests* and more. With complimentary transportation, it's a quick hop between the parks and the hotel. Surfside Inn and Suites will open in Summer 2019. A sister hotel, Dockside Inn and Suites, will open in 2020. Both hotels will be part of Universal's Endless Summer Resort, a vibrant and sunny retreat. 

Standard Room

Standard Room 

A bright and beachy retreat for 4, this inviting 313-square-foot room offers two queen beds with separate bath and vanity areas. Pool View rooms are also available.

2-Bedroom Suites 

Step inside this 440-square-foot suite that accommodates 6. The suite feels like a beach retreat and features 2 bedrooms, one room with 2 queen beds and the other with a single queen bed. There is also a kitchenette area, a cool picnic table for meals and hanging out, and a bathroom with separate bath and vanity areas. Pool View and Water View suites are also available.

Dining

Surfside Inn and Suites favors comfort over fuss. Guests will find this free-spirited attitude everywhere, even in their dining options. There’s a food court with a variety of stations serving three meals a day; a pool bar will offer frozen drinks, cocktails, wine and beer; there’s a coffee bar in the lobby and pizza delivery to rooms.

Amenities

When they aren't at one of Universal's three amazing theme parks, guests will be basking at the resort pools or lounging at the pool bar. They'll also enjoy the food court, fitness center, a Universal Studios Store™ and a coffee bar.

Rates and discounts vary by hotel, length of stay, room type, travel dates, season and are subject to availability. Rates are higher on Friday/Saturday and holidays. Rates are per night plus tax and the number of rooms available at these rates is limited. No group rates or other discounts apply. Blockout dates and other restrictions may apply. Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance of arrival and are subject to availability. Travel must be completed during promotional period(s).

Limited Halloween Horror Nights Offer!

New nightmares rule the darkness at Universal Studios Florida™. Haunted houses drawn from the greatest horrors chill the bravest souls. Streets transform into sinister scare zones. Mad laughter echoes from outrageous live shows. And across the park, some of Universal’s most exhilarating attractions tempt with thrilling escapes.

Be sure to add Halloween Horror Nights to your daytime thrills at Universal Orlando Resort™ for the ultimate vacation experience!

Halloween Horror Nights™ Hotel & Ticket Package

Includes 4-Night Hotel Accommodations, 3-Park 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ AND Universal’s Volcano Bay™, admission to Halloween Horror Nights™ and more on select nights September 14 - November 3.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Book by June 6 and receive 1-Night Halloween Horror Nights™ Admission PLUS 1 Night Free Ticket^^ (Sunday–Friday) (Valid for bookings now–6/6/18 and use on any 2 Sunday–Friday event nights, 9/14/18–11/2/18).

To book your Universal Orlando Vacation with a Universal Travel Agent, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com or answer a few questions here to get vacation pricing!

^^ The Halloween Horror Nights Flex Sunday – Friday Plus 1 Night Free Promotional Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to two (2) 2018 Halloween Horror Nights Event nights on any Sunday – Friday event dates that are valid for ticket type. All ticket usage must be completed on or before November 2, 2018 when the ticket will expire in full. Unused nights will be forfeited. This ticket will be sold between March 22, 2018 and June 6, 2018. The Halloween Horror Nights event begins at 6:30 pm and closing times vary.

Universal Resort Savings!

Save $150 on a 3-Night or Longer Springs Savings Package!

Take advantage of this exclusive travel agency package savings offer! Your package will include:

• At lease 3-nights at a Universal Resort
• 3-Park 3-Day Park-to-Park tickets and get two days for FREE to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. 
• Early Park Admission one hour before the theme park opens to one Universal Orlando theme park as determined by Universal Orlando (valid theme park admission is required)

Upgrade your vacation package by adding one of the Universal Dining Plans to your vacation - allowing you to dine at over 100 different locations with exclusive savings throughout Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universals Volcano Bay and Universal City Walk. 

To book your Universal Vacation, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com or use this fast and easy form!

Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Orlando

You’ve seen the cars. You’ve seen the action. And soon, you’ll be able to live it. One of the most successful film franchises of all-time will soon become one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most action-packed ride experiences. 

Go inside the high-stakes world of Fast & Furious for a full-throttle, high-octane experience. Meet up with the family, but then an enemy from the past shows up and a wild chase ensues. It’s up to Dom, Letty, Hobbs and the rest of the crew to save the day in this action-packed new ride. Fast & Furious – Supercharged™ coming to Universal Studios Florida™ Spring 2018.

Universal has world closely with the man behind the cars for the Fast & Furious films, to craft 15 authentic cars for this attraction.It will be the only place you’ll find these vehicles, including Dom’s iconic Dodge Charger, Letty’s Turbo Truck and more.

Fast & Furious – Supercharged will feature the Virtual Line system. All you need to do is select your ride time via the kiosks near the ride entrance or the Universal app and select your ride time. While you wait, you can check out the other attractions at Universal Studios.

Get an inside look into the new ride, Fast & Furious – Supercharged™.

At Universal Orlando Resort™, you will find the Supercharged Vacation you’ve been looking for. Want a free quote for your Universal vacation? Fill out this Fast and Easy form to request a free quote and book with a Universal Travel Agent!

Christmas at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Universal Orlando™ is unwrapping a new resort-wide celebration that will elevate your holiday season. Experience Christmas in The Wizarding World as Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ are transformed by festive decorations and special entertainment. Watch the live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™ as the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular returns. Merry and Mayhem combine as the Minions join Santa Claus in the all-new Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s along with characters from Madagascar and Shrek. Celebrate the season like never before at Universal Orlando Resort. There’s never been a holiday like this.

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Both The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ will be transformed by festive decorations, treats and special entertainment. And as the stars begin to shine, a stunning projection, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™, wraps the castle in spectacular holiday spirit.

Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's

Merry and Mayhem combine as the Minions join Santa Claus in this all-new incarnation of a holiday favorite that also features characters from Madagascar and Shrek.

Grinchmas™

Seuss Landing™ is home to the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, a live retelling of Dr. Seuss's classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™. And this is the perfect time of the year to start your day by enjoying breakfast with The Grinch™ & Friends.

Mannheim Steamroller

The best-selling holiday artist returns for live performances on select nights.

EVE

To round out the fun, be a part of EVE, Universal CityWalk's mind-blowing, full-throttle New Year's celebration. It's the biggest party this year. And next. (Separately ticketed event*.)

Holidays at Our Hotels

Put a bow on the season with a stay at one of Universal's on-site resort hotels. All hotels host holiday activities including:

•      Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dining from buffets to brunch
•      Meet and greets with Santa
•      Ornament and stocking decorating
•      Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies
•      New Year's Eve celebrations
•      And more!

Splash, Stay and Play Vacation Package

The best way for you to experience the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort™ is with a Splash Stay and Play Vacation Package, which includes 5-Night hotel accommodations at a Universal Partner Hotel along with a 3-Park 2-Day Park-to-Park with 2 Days Free Ticket to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure AND Universal’s Volcano Bay™. All on-site hotel guests will also have Early Park Admission◊ to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required). 

This package starts at $99* per adult, per night, tax inclusive! Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com to book your Universal Vacation today!

Universal Volcano Bay - Know Before You Go

Stay On-Site for Quick and Easy Access to Volcano Bay™ 
Complimentary shuttle buses whisk hotel guests from Universal Orlando’s on-site hotels right to the park. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort even has a convenient walking path to Volcano Bay! Plus, by staying on-site, you'll enjoy early park admission (restrictions apply).

The Early Bird Gets The Best Beach Chair 
Get to the park early!!! This way you'll be able to claim a prime beach chair location and you'll also get a head start on the rides and attractions.

Head Towards The Back 
When you arrive, grab a spot at the back of the park and get a ride time at one of those attractions first. They’ll find water slides, lockers, food, etc. in every area of the park. It’s a great way to avoid the crowds who linger near the front of the park in the morning.

Items For Rent at Volcano Bay™ 
Rental lockers are located throughout the park (three different sizes available) and your clients can link up to four TapuTapu wearables so the whole family has access. Lockers can be rented using cash or credit card. You can even rent towels if you forget yours!

Turn The TapuTapu™ Wearable Into A Wallet 
From The Official Universal Orlando Resort™ App you can link a TapuTapu wearable to a credit card so you can TapTu Pay™ for merchandise, food and drinks in the park (excluding locker purchases). Link their entire party’s tickets to an account so everyone has TapTu Pay access with their TapuTapu wearables. Each TapuTapu unlinks from the account when it is turned in upon leaving the park.

Things To Do While in the Virtual Line™ 
Virtual Line™ allows your to have fun while waiting for your ride time. Drift along the Kopiko Wai Winding River™, bob in the waves of Waturi Beach, play in the Runamukka Reef™ kids area, ride the torrents of TeAwa the Fearless River™, grab a bite to eat or just kick back and chill out – none of which require securing a ride time.

You Don’t Have to Ride Right Away 
Once your TapuTapu™ wearable alerts you that it’s time to ride, you can head to the attraction at your leisure. If you're relaxing on a lounge chair or midway through a meal, you don’t have to stop what you’re doing to rush to their ride.

Keep a Lookout for “Ride Now!” 
As you explore the park, keep an eye out for slides whose entrance signage reads “Ride Now.” You can jump right onto those rides without losing your place in the Virtual Line™ for another attraction.

Eat Earlier or Later Than Everyone Else 
For a relaxing dining experience, plan lunch before noon or after 2:00 pm when the eateries are at their busiest. When it’s time to eat they’ll find four dining locations and two bars conveniently located throughout the park.

Ride Out the Rain 
Florida rain showers can come and go quickly. Instead of leaving the park when rain clouds roll in, take the opportunity to eat or shop while other guests head out – then take advantage of shorter attraction wait times when the sun comes out!

To book your Universal vacation and visit Volcano Bay - and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the other two Universal theme parks! - email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com today!

TapuTapu at Volcano Bay

At Volcano Bay™ guests will enjoy all the benefits of the TapuTapu™wearable. The TapuTapu eliminates standing in long attraction lines allowing you to relax and play while waiting in the park's Virtual Line™ until it's time to ride!  Plus, with TapuTapu they can enjoy the fun and convenience of activating interactive surprises, opening lockers, making cash-free payments and more.

The TapuTapu

Experience All The Benefits of TapuTapu™ at Volcano Bay™ 
TapTu Ride    Make the most of your time with the Virtual Line™. This means more time having fun, less time standing in line. Use it to “tap in” at an attraction and receive a designated return time, leaving you free to do whatever you want until it’s time to ride - instead of spending much of the day standing in long lines.

TapTu Snap*   Take shots at special photo spots and get photos taken automatically on select attractions. (Additional fees apply).

TapTu Lock*   Open and lock lockers with a tap.

TapTu Play™   Volcano Bay’s hidden surprises are theirs to command.

TapTu Pay™   Pay for food, drinks and merchandise with a tap of theTapuTapu™ wearable.


How Virtual Line™ Works 

TapuTapu tap point

Arrive   Each guest will pick up their TapuTapu wearable as they enter the park. It’s theirs for the day.

Look For The Symbol   Look for this tap point throughout the park and use TapuTapu to get a return time, play and more.

Save Your Place In The Virtual Line™ Touch your TapuTapu on the tap point at a ride totem. This saves your place in the Virtual Line™ and gives a return time. The TapuTapu will hold your place in the Virtual Line for one attraction at a time (Based on availability).

Relax And Play Until Their TapuTapu™ Alerts 

Touch to Ride

Go play around the park with you wait. The TapuTapu will tell you when it’s time to head back to the ride.

Touch to Ride  Touch the tap point on the return totem and proceed through the ride entrance.


Return Your TapuTapu™ Return the TapuTapu wearables as you exit Volcano Bay™. If a credit card was linked to the wearable, it will be unlinked at this time.


If you want to visit the new Volcano Bay, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a free vacation quote! My services are always free! As a Universal Resort guest, enjoy exclusive benefits:

• At select on-site hotels skip the regular lines with Universal Express™ Unlimited^◊, a benefit worth up to $89 per person, per day
• Early Park Admission^ to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ (Opening May 25) one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required).
• Free transportation and walking paths to Universal's theme parks and Universal CityWalk™.