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Universal Studios Orlando reopens to passholders

Universal Studios Orlando Reopens

Universal Studios Orlando reopens to Annual Passholders today. We were lucky enough to get a time to come in and enjoy the parks after being closed since March!

Other than a line at the temperature check, crowds have been rather light at the theme park.

They have special areas where you can remove your face mask and take a little breather.

They are even selling PRIDE and Universal Studios Face Masks for guests without one.

Susan is off to Islands of Adventure first so she can visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with little to no wait!

There was hardly anyone around for Triwizard Spirit Rally!

It looks like many Annual Passholders have the same idea as Hogsmeade is quite crowded right now.

Stay tuned for the New Baby Velociraptor Introduced at Universal Studios Orlando’s Raptor Encounter!

Here is a live look at Universal Studios Orlando from the sky!

LIVE LOOK | Universal Orlando reopens to passholders

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Even Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand to speak about the reopening from Universal Studios Orlando!

WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Orlando

Posted by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Stay tuned to more Universal Studios Orlando coverage here on Chip and Co!

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Margaritaville Resort Orlando Has Now Officially Reopened

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We are excited to share that Margaritaville Resort Orlando, The Margaritaville Cottages and The Promenade, the destination’s retail, dining, and entertainment district have reopened. The resort’s team is eager to welcome guests back to the property and help them get away from it all with sun and sand, with the utmost emphasis placed on the safety of its guests.

As the resort reopens, guests can save on their upcoming stay with various new promotions including the “Stay In Paradise Package.” When booking an overnight stay, use the code PARADISE and receive a $50 daily resort credit, breakfast for two each day (additional breakfasts available at 50% off), two drink coupons, and kids eat free. For additional packages and ways to save, visit here.

This summer is slated to be an exciting time at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, with a variety of destination-wide experiences including:

  • Sunset Live! will be returning to The Promenade at Sunset Walk every Friday and Saturday from 6 – 10 p.m. on the Promenade Plaza Stage.
  • On Saturdays starting June 13, Classic Car Cruise-In will return to The Promenade and will begin at 5:30 p.m.
  • Starting June 14, The Promenade  Monthly Car and Truck Show will return from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will resume the second Sunday of each month.
  • Sunset Walk Orlando will host the Independence Day Weekend Blowout Celebration – July 3-5 with a series of events across the entire destination.

For more information on these upcoming events, visit margaritavilleresortorlando.com  and sunsetwalk.com.

As the resort reopens for business, there have been adjustments made to policies and operations in order to meet the needs of guests, owners, and visitors during this time. For full details on the resort’s safety, sanitation and social distancing procedures, visit the resort’s website.

Margaritaville’s Island H2O Live! Water Park reopened to guests last month on Saturday, May 23rd.

So now is your chance to soak up some sun & fun at Margaritaville Resort Orlando!

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Universal Studios Hollywood Asks County of L.A to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen

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The Universal Studios Hollywood president asked the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to allow theme park workers to return to work immediately in order to prepare for a reopening. Theme parks in the L.A. County would like to reopen between mid-June and July 1.

Karen Irwin, Universal Hollywood’s president, argues that theme parks don’t need to be among the last facilities to reopen since park visitors spend most of their time outdoors.

“Theme parks actually offer a more controlled environment than beaches, gardens or hiking trails,” said Irwin. She also said that the industry is developing protective measures that will allow for physical distancing, and noted that parks have the ability to limit capacity and manage guest flow.

“We would like approval to begin the reopening process immediately in order to get our employees back to work,” she said. “L.A. County parks will be ready to begin reopening between mid-June and July 1.” Irwin also noted that Las Vegas is reopening its casinos, and argued that L.A. County residents should have local options.

Universal is the first California theme park to request/suggest a reopening time. Universal Orlando will be reopening Friday with new health and safety measures in place.

Here’s hoping we will see some of our favorite Californian theme parks start to reopen soon!

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Universal Studios Hollywood hopeful to reopen in July

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According to one union for Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park is “hopeful” the entire resort will be reopened in July. There’s also a possibility of Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk reopening this month.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees sent a note to its members saying that Universal may reopen CityWalk “on a limited basis” as soon as June 8.

The county recently approved in-person dining which clears the way for CityWalk to reopen. Guidelines for reopening theme parks have not yet been released so reopening the Universal park is more complicated.

Universal Orlando Resort reopens later this week with strict new health and safety measures in place. The Californian theme park may reopen with similar measures and protocols.

Californian theme parks can now reopen under stage 3 of the state’s reopening plans, though none have submitted reopening proposals as of yet. Stay tuned for more information as it gets released!

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Super Nintendo World in Universal Japan is Nearly Complete

Super Nintendo World in Universal Japan is Nearly Complete. Nintendo fans are gearing up for the opening of the first Super Nintendo World! An immersive experience that will bring guests into the world of Nintendo games.

Super Nintendo World will be an expansive, highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s legendary worlds, characters and adventures. Guests will feel as if they are playing inside their favorite Nintendo video games – in real life. It will be filled with incredibly fun rides, shops, a restaurant and interactive gameplay throughout the land. And there will be something for everyone, regardless of age or gaming experience.

Universal Studios Japan will be the first Universal theme park to feature Super Nintendo World, followed by Universal theme parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Singapore. Super Nintendo World will feature a new level of theme park guest experience that blends the physical world with the world of the video game – bringing the world of Nintendo to life in a whole new way for guests.

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Guests can use a combination of state-of-the-art technology – a wearable wrist band called a Power Up Band – and a specially designed app. This will allow them to have interactive experiences, making use of their arms, hands and entire bodies as they explore the new area – making them feel like they are truly part of the video game world. Guests can download the Universal Studios Japan app on their smartphones and link it to a Power Up Band that can be purchased in Super Nintendo World to enhance their experience.

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While wearing the band, guests can collect digital coins just like Mario does in the games. They can even compete with other guests to see who collected the most coins, among other fun and friendly competitions. State-of-the-art technology is being used in the Super Nintendo World area to bring all of these interactive activities to life.

You can check out the promotional video for the new land in the video below:

Super Nintendo World will feature many interactive features that will be familiar to anyone that knows Mario’s world. This includes Question Blocks that will appear around the area. While wearing a Power Up Band, guests can hit a real-life Question Block and collect coins, just like in the video game. Guests can also obtain collectible items, such as character stamps, by achieving various goals. Coins are allocated for each stamp, with the total number of coins earned by each guest ranked with all other guests in the park, making the entire experience feel like competing for a high score in a video game. There are all kinds of ways to earn coins throughout the entire land, and guests can keep score, compete against each other and celebrate together when they win.

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We can’t wait to see the first Super Nintendo World open soon, but we really can’t wait to see the new land to appear in Universal Orlando Resort in the coming years. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Universal!

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