If you are a fan of Hello Kitty like Universal Orlando Team Member, Wendy Sanchez, you’ll be estatic to hear that there’s now a Hello Kitty Shop at Universal Studios Orlando! This bright and colorful new shop is located near the entrance of the Park across from Beverly Hills Boulangerie and is every Hello Kitty fans’ […]
Reader Survey Results: Park to Park at Universal Studios? YES!
We asked and YOU answered! It has been so much fun reading over all of our Reader Survey Responses. A big thanks to ALL of our readers who participated! As a few readers in the survey pointed out – THIS question had a grammatical error in it, but I believe the results still stand. I […]
Disney Rumor Round Up!
This week has been flooded with rumors with a new one popping up every few minutes it seems! There were a couple that I wasn’t going to report on because they just seemed outrageous or without any oomph, but I’d hate to have our readers miss out. Muppet’s Courtyard coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (WDWMagic) […]
Move Over Willy Wonka! A Chocolate Factory Is Coming To Universal Orlando Resort!
With 19th century steampunk theming, Toothsome Chocolate Factory will take dining to a whole new level at Universal CityWalk. Toothsome will treat Guests to a unique dining experience that extends past the unconventional decorations and Steampunk inspired attire. Guests will be find a unique take on steak, seafood, burgers and many other entrees. Universal Orlando […]
U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 Best Orlando-Walt Disney World Hotels
U.S. News & World Report has released their annual lists of the Best Hotels in Florida and the Best Orlando-Walt Disney World Hotels of 2016. The hotels and resorts that make these lists are the best of the best. U.S. News & World Report analyzes awards, expert opinions as well as user ratings to create these highly respected lists each […]
Enhanced Incredible Hulk Coaster Will Be All the Rage in a Banner Year!
In August Magical DIStractions team member, Lisa S., reported that The Incredible Hulk Coaster would be closing in September 2015 so that it could receive “immersive and high-tech” enhancements. It’s now evident that these enhancements entail a level of precision that would make physicist Bruce Banner proud! Thanks to the official blog of Universal Orlando […]
Mardi Gras Hits Universal Orlando Resort in February!
Universal Orlando Resort has finally announced the star-studded line-up for their annual Mardi Gras celebration! Starting February 6th and running through April 16, 2016 visitors to Universal Orlando Resort will be able to enjoy this special N’awlins bash free with the purchase of regular admission tickets. Just check out this list of some of music’s […]
A Time of Reflection and My Top Five Favorite Articles to Write in 2015!
Now is the time when many, including myself, look back on the closing year and reflect on family, friends, life and the world around us. Today, I’d ask that you please indulge me while I share reflections of my time here on the Magical DIStractions site and reminisce about some of my favorite articles that I have written about “the […]
Disney, Univeral Orlando & SeaWorld Step Up Security and Make Changes to their Policies!
Those visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando are sure to notice the new metal detectors that have been installed at the parks’ entrances. Orlando Sentinel reported, “Walt Disney World Resort would not say how long its metal detectors would be in place. SeaWorld said it had installed the devices as part of enhanced security for […]
Holiday Merchandise at Universal Orlando Resort
The holiday spirit is alive and well at Universal Orlando Resort. They have some fantastic holiday merchandise available, including T-shirts, scarves, jewelry, and personalized hand-painted ornaments. The Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe right inside the entrance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure offers many holiday gifts and has an amazing assortment of gingerbread ornaments. Park Plaza […]