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Universal Butterbeer™ Season

Happy Butterbeer™ Season! Universal Studios just announced a new “Butterbeer™ Season” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter starting today!

Update 5/1/2024: Butterbeer™ Season has been extended until June 2, 2024.

From March 15 – April 30, 2024, you can enjoy new delicious Butterbeer™ flavored snacks at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Do you like your Butterbeer™ cold, frozen, or hot? This very popular non-alcoholic drink from Harry Potter lore is available in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter lands in the Universal Parks. The flavor is most similar to butterscotch and cream soda but delicious and unique in its own way. In addition to the iconic drinks, Butterbeer™ flavor is currently available in Butterbeer™ fudge, potted cream, and ice cream forms. You can also enjoy a fresh mug of cold or frozen Butterbeer™ in a souvenir stein.

During Butterbeer™ Season, new items will include Butterbeer™ flavored popsicles, Butterbeer™ caramels (Orlando only), and other yet-to-be-announced treats.

At Universal Studios Hollywood, a new Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream counter will open inside Honeydukes on Friday, March 29th. It will feature 10 ice cream flavors, including Butterbeer™, of course.

Have you had Butterbeer™ before? What’s your favorite? I like the hot, no, the frozen. Actually, I like them all, it’s hard to decide. Time to plan a Universal trip!

Are you excited to see what other Butterbeer™ snacks they come out with? Contact me if you want to chat about a Universal trip.

Cheers to Butterbeer™!

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Disneyland Magic Key Passes on Sale Again

Disneyland Magic Key sales will resume on January 10, 2024 no earlier than 9am PST!

Disneyland Magic Key program is the current name for the Annual Pass program at the Disneyland Resort in California. All four Magic Key types will go back on sale after being paused on and off for the last few years. Based on past experience of high demand, it is anticipated that there will be a virtual queue to purchase and a long wait. Plan accordingly.

The passes come in four different tiers (Inspire, Believe, Enchant, Imagine) with various levels of theme park access, retail and dining discounts plus special benefits just for Magic Key holders. Throughout the year, Magic Key holders will be able to experience “Extras Unlocked,” which are special offerings including Magic Key-themed merchandise, special extras and experiences, dining opportunities and discounts, and more.

To purchase or compare the different tiers, visit the Magic Key page.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about annual passes or any Disney trip.

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New Years Eve at Universal Hollywood

Be part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE event on December 31, 2023, where you can party til 2am!

There will be multiple party areas with music, dancing, and a midnight countdown celebration with fireworks.

EVE festivities are included with valid theme park admission for Dec 31st. Entertainment begins at 9pm and ends at 2am. Select rides and attractions will close early during the event. All rides and attractions will close by 1am.

In the meantime, celebrate the holidays at Universal Hollywood’s You Do Yule festivities with new foods, shows, and more!

Feel free to contact me if you want me to help you plan your Universal trip.

Happy Holidays!

Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood 2023

Celebrate the holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood from November 24, 2023 – January 1, 2024!

Enjoy the music and fun of Grinchmas™ at the Who-tacular Celebration. Meet the Grinch, his dog Max, and other Who-ville residents. Catch the lighting of the one-of-a-kind Dr. Seuss inspired tree and other Who-ville decorations.

Join the celebration in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts™ castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade™. Listen to seasonal melodies from the Frog Choir while you sip on delicious Butterbeer™. (If the hot one is available, give it a try. It’s my favorite one!)

Of course, there will be plenty of holiday-themed food for your belly and merchandise for your shopping list around the park. You can also meet some characters in their holiday finest.

Don’t miss the beautiful tree, dining, and shopping in CityWalk either.

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about a Universal trip.

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Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Houses Announced

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

If you’ve been eagerly waiting, Universal Studios has finally announced the themes of the 10 haunted houses for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event! They will be the same at both Universal Orlando and Hollywood.

Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings
Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins
Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
Stranger Things
The Darkest Deal
The Exorcist: Believer
The Last of Us
Universal Monsters: Unleashed
YETI: Campground Kills

For detailed descriptions of each house, visit the Haunted Houses page.

If you don’t know, Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed nighttime event, with 5 scare zones, 10 haunted houses, food, merchandise, and more. Note that some of the scares are pretty intense and gory, so it may be too much for the little ones and the faint of heart. There are plenty of YouTube videos about it if you want to get a sense of what it’s really like first.

This year’s event will take place on select nights after 6:30pm, starting on Sept 1, 2023 at Orlando and Sept 7, 2023 at Hollywood and runs through Oct 31, 2023.

Tickets are on sale now! There are also express passes and hotel packages. This is a very popular event so if you are interested, you may want to buy your tickets ASAP.

For more details or to buy tickets, visit the Horror Nights page:

Universal Halloween Horror Nights

Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure

This one sounds so incredible! You can take a private jet trip to all of the Disney Parks and several other iconic Disney locations around the world!

Spend 24 days jet-setting to 6 countries with the Adventures by Disney trip program, visiting 12 Disney theme parks, 3 Disney studios, and 3 iconic landmarks – the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and Eiffel Tower! It includes private guides everywhere and VIP access for entrances, rides, and shows, lodging in deluxe resorts, dining in signature restaurants, plus many other Disney extras and the highly pampered Disney service level.

The total price is quite the initial sticker shock at $114,995 per person! Gasp! However, it includes so many extraordinary experiences that will probably add up pretty quickly, even if you can individually do them. This will be hard math to do! When can we win the lottery??

There are two trips scheduled for 2024, and bookings opening soon for them as well. They’re limited to 75 people per trip, so they could sell out quickly.

Booking will begin on the following dates:
* June 12: Previous Adventures by Disney guests who have traveled on 3+ Adventures
* June 14: All previous Adventures by Disney guests
* June 16: Golden Oak members
* June 19: General Public

For more details, including the full itinerary, of this trip, visit:

Disney Parks Around the World Private Jet Adventure

This definitely sounds like a bucket list item! Would you do it? Feel free to contact me if you want me to help you book it!

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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Announced

Ready to be scared?

Universal Orlando just announced the dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event!

Sept. 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-30
Oct. 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, 31

Tickets are on sale now! There are also express passes and hotel packages. This is a very popular event so if you are interested, you may want to buy your tickets ASAP.

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed nighttime event, with 5 scare zones, 10 haunted houses, food, merchandise, and more. Note that some of the scares are pretty intense and gory, so it may be too much for the little ones and the faint of heart. There are plenty of YouTube videos about it if you want to get a sense of what it’s really like first.

For more details or to buy tickets, visit the Universal Orlando Horror Nights site.

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