Updates! What's Happening at Universal Studios Florida | Something New Doesn't Get the Best Review

[@RixFlix]

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[@graffiti.777]

Stay warm Rick. It's been dropping into the 30s and 40s a lot this past week, especially north of Orlando.

[@kingofkentucky918]

Video idea: All the places to get coffee at Universal Orlando. You're staying at a hotel, don't have or don't want to use your room coffee maker, and the line is long at your hotel. Where can you go to get your caffeine fix and still make it to the parks as fast as you can get there?

[@ATHmomof2]

Starbucks is in each hotel and also in the parks. Crescent 🌙 Bakery also has coffee if you're doing early park admission.

[@meganashlea]

I try to bring brew my cold brew carafe to save a few bucks, but for short trips this would be great!

[@kingofkentucky918]

@Megan Yaqoubi That's a great idea. I was going to bring energy drinks, but that's a better and healthier option.

[@kingofkentucky918]

@ATHmomof2 There's gotta be more than that. The hotel Starbucks are always so crowded.

[@ATHmomof2]

@KingOfKentucky My husband and I usually catch the Starbucks when they open at 6. I haven't seen more than 5 people in line at that time.

[@BhootPretBhooture]

Oh my God!! I'm so glad you brought up the fast and the furious ride thing! lmao! Yesterday afternoon I was scrolling through the Universal app to get an idea of what the wait times are like this time of year (I'm coming to the parks in a few weeks) and I noticed the wait time for F&F was listed at 100 mins. I just assumed it was a glitch in the system, since I'm aware of its reputation as a sub par ride, but a part of me was also curious about whether or not people were actually flocking to that ride for some reason. Thanks for confirming that it actually happened.

[@jenniferrundle6870]

Those wait times are crazy! That's why I will always do a Deluxe resort to get that express pass! I know what you mean about food temperature… it really can make or break your opinion of a dish if it should be hot and it's served lukewarm

[@mostlymowiewowie2544]

My first visit is next month.... I hope so much its warm as I am freezing to death here in Europe at the moment, heading to Florida for the parks but especially the sun!

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

me too!

[@ThemeParkAngel]

It will be warm lol

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Also just saw a video of kids zone today. Walls are so tight it only has a hallway small walkway and et is squashed by the wall! Going to get a little packed in there!

[@kittykathy9532]

In a an upcoming video.. could you review the “short cut” into the park for on site resort guests? Love your videos! Nikki is so dang cute with her hat!🤩

[@988JAG]

There is no short cut for resort guests. They get Early Park Admission in to one park and for HHN theres a resort guest entrance

[@daniellephan7391]

We did our last visit on the 8th and I talked to an employee over by the woody woodpecker rollercoaster and they said from what they understood they will be knocking everything down and starting from scratch. BUT they also said that they are never really told anything about construction plans so take what they say with a grain of salt. 🤷‍♀️ On the plus side the employees working in that area are not getting fired/laid-off, just relocated elsewhere within the parks.

[@saturdaymorningfan3123]

Nice to see more anime merch. Shame they don't get the anime rides from japan as well.

[@cindynelson1226]

They need more inuyasha and Pokémon merchandise

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

agreed

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

love how the pop up video was done

[@merdelune9]

Hi, Ricky and Nicky! I bought the Friends Loungefly after I saw your last update 😊

[@elizabethmaldonado4042]

Thanks!

[@blossomberry6756]

Those tiedye sweats r my favorite pair of sweats I love love love them and I need a new pair but it wasn't on the ap I'll have 2 look again

[@AndronaPiranha]

We think those new windows in the store sort of mirror the tunnel/archway (?) that Epic Universe is supposed to have, to enter the different areas.

[@monarchclark]

Love the anime merch, but it is a shame that there aren't more stores that carry the stuff inside. Maybe they only put the anime stuff in the outdoor shops because us anime viewers don't get enough fresh air 😆

[@RixFlix]

In Studios, the anime will be in the MIB gift shop

[@scott4529]

I just spent 5 days at Universal. It was extremely windy and cold on Friday and Saturday. The temperature was not the problem, it was the wind💨💨💨

[@ToughLuckHaze]

“I don’t need to work idk if you knew how much the movies made” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevenalbalat4309]

Hey Rix I just saw some news that Annuel pass holders are able to get free lanyards from January to February at the Five and Dime was wondering if you can show it to us !!

[@JP-lx4ov]

I’m over in June - can something put a couple to the side for me please?!!!

[@kittykathy9532]

BTW… Love the idea of Winnie on a bottle!🐶

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

is there any way we can buy things from the universal store if from another country?

[@danbrown7494]

48 degrees is freezing ? It warmed up to 36° today in NW mich...good thing I'm checking in to the Hard Rock hotel in 45 days☺ and they need to bring back the raspberry and passion fruit crepe to central park crepes before I get there😁

[@lisafox6090]

I’m headed to universal in two weeks, and. Was wondering if the butter beer collector novelty sooner mug still get you free or discounted butter beer?

[@motionx13]

Thanks Nikki for putting the vision in my head of Rick walking around without pants! 😮

[@motionx13]

@@nikki_rixflix9869 Oh don't apologize. I thought it was funny! 😆

[@UncleIanYorkshire]

A Winnie label will be cool. Running to get onto F&F, it's pure Chaos lol.

[@floridamaddogg]

Waiting on more park visits and updates with Sea World😀....new coaster construction, and new 2024 coaster construction has begun along with other things.

[@ryot6404]

so I'll be arriving at universal this weekend but it looks like its going to be raining all week, any updates on weather or what happens if it rains bad ?

[@brandonbennett8847]

My wife and I are visiting next month, on a Thursday. Do you think the wait times will be this long then? Or was this a case of it being a Sunday?

[@lulu8687]

Thursdays are probably the least busy days because people have work and school. All weekdays are about the same. Still crowded but not as bad as Saturdays.

[@hopegarnett372]

Will be there in 20 days. So excited!!

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

a cold day in FL would be a wwarm day over in ireland lol

[@Masonk3005]

Hi Rick. The price of the Jurassic Park hoodie is $52 not $62. I bought one yesterday. We love you guys!

[@RixFlix]

hehehe, one of these day's I'm going to have to start keeping my reading glasses on me ALL THE TIME

[@cindynelson1226]

Hi Rick and Nikki, we visited for the first time in December during Christmas week and omg we had a blast .I have decided to become a premier annual pass holder but is it worth it if I'm only able to get there 2-3 times a year? We unfortunately live in upstate NY so it's a little difficult to travel there alot but we do want to visit universal again..also do they allow the premier annual pass holders access to Halloween horror nights during October 22 through November 1st 2023 because that's when we are planning to come there again.also is it extremely busy during that time because we didn't get to go on velocicoaster and hagrids because it was such a long wait time..when are the less busy times to visit the parks?

[@iriananavarro7374]

Do they sell Mardi gras edition refillable cups?

[@RixFlix]

Usually, yes

[@glitches911]

Will be there end of January, hope to run into you guys!

[@maldonadoruthie]

Great video! Thank you for the updates

[@jayramos8316]

Sesame Street

[@JustOutnAbout]

Love Donkey....sure gonna miss him!!

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

what do the black beans taste like?

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

awh i will miss woody wood pecker coaster

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

is the mummy worth waiting that long for?

[@heatherharkins5103]

Is the express line open for the Mummy?

[@RixFlix]

yes

[@best-sound]

Do you know where they have the VIP lunch now?

[@vickiek7902]

Loved the shark video!

[@StopmotionStudios137]

I have so much history with woody the woodpeckers rollercoaster I wish I could be there

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

lol we call underwear pants in ireland

[@JP-lx4ov]

According to Google the summer months in Florida are May through September… that’s five months from twelve! Who’s taking bets? Will Villain Con be open in July???

[@ThemeParkAngel]

I'm guessing early July or late June

[@kritziarivera1714]

I have a question about the child swap.. if you're going to take advantage of it, would you go through the regular line or single rider line since technically 1 parent is going on ??

[@ThemeParkAngel]

For child swap you'll go through the regular line. Single rider might be better if you don't mind waiting outside

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

i would never go shark diving !

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

cafe la bamba- i think thats where we met dora!

[@Kristiansolis15]

What’s up Rick, as I know Kidzone is closed

[@TravelbyNick.]

They must have been giving away $1000 to each person who wanted to waste 15 mins on F&F

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

omg donkey is so funny

[@stevenmarvick30]

💖

[@susanmeredith4957]

La Bamba looks disappointing. And no lettuce for the bowl?

[@jenniferjohnson2108]

Is Express working for the Mummy yet ?

[@RixFlix]

Yes

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

we call fanny packs - bum bags

[@russelljackson1377]

Hey rix and Nikki