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An international traveler's guide to Orlando International Airport - the arrival
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Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem - opening summer 2012
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Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World
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New summer 2012 in-park dining experiences at Universal Studios
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Top 12 easiest ways to save time & money at Universal

Universal vacation packages – an insider’s guide
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Mardi Gras 2012
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OI Universal Center updates
OrlandoInformer.com is home to the OI Universal Center -- the world's largest and most up-to-date
Universal Orlando vacation planning resource. These are our most recent updates:
May 18, 2012
Congratulations, Lori, you just won a $50 Universal Orlando gift card for helping us kick start the conversation in the new OI Forum! If that's you, check your email inbox for a note from me. If that isn't you, don't worry because we'll be giving away another $50 Universal Orlando gift card to one of our subscribers next Friday. Learn more
May 18, 2012
The OI Command Center is moving! You can learn more about this news by clicking here.
May 16, 2012
Various ticket outlets in the UK have confirmed dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2012 (and are selling tickets for the event). Visit our HHN 2012 page to see the dates and learn more. You can also view the dates on our Universal crowd calendar.
May 16, 2012
A few weeks ago Universal increased the parking fees at their on-site hotels. It is now $17 per night for self-parking and $24 per night for valet. Visit our On-site hotels at Universal Orlando page to learn more. By the way, there is still no official date for the launch of the new PHOTO Express Passes for on-site guests.
May 15, 2012
One of the most common misconceptions about Universal Orlando is that there's nothing for young kids to do at the parks. We here at the OI Universal Center are ready to put that misconception to rest, and help your family plan the perfect trip, with two brand-new pages: Visiting Universal Studios Florida with kids and Visiting Islands of Adventure with kids.
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Hard Rock Hotel’s Velvet Sessions with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas set for Thursday, May 31
May 18, 2012
WHAT: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando's Velvet Sessions lobby concert series continues in May with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas performing their hits "We Built This City," "It's Not Over Till It's Over," "Sara," "Nothing's Going To Stop Us … [Read More]

An international traveler’s guide to Orlando International Airport – the arrival
May 18, 2012
Worried about working your way round the labyrinth that is Orlando International Airport? Well, listen up as your international guide ushers you though the arrival process at the Airport Acropolis that is Orlando International. Arriving … [Read More]

Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May/June 2012
May 16, 2012
Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, … [Read More]

Movie-themed attractions at Universal Studios Florida – how do they live up to the original shows?
May 15, 2012
When you think of Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Resort, your mind probably goes directly to the movies. That is what this place is all about -- movies! In Universal Studios, there are plenty of rides that you will recognize from the movie … [Read More]

Universal Orlando: A culinary odyssey
May 14, 2012
When I took my wife to Universal Orlando back in February for her 30th birthday, we didn’t have much time to spend at the resort, thanks to the wonderful flexibility of the public school system (she teaches eighth-grade English, in case you’re … [Read More]







Dan is an Orlando destination specialist, former Universal team member, student at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and founder of Visitus Media LLC. Originally from St. Paul, MN, Dan lives in Celebration, FL with his wife Rosie and their new daughter Noa.
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