The Universal And You Podcast

The Univers-al And You

Your newest dedicated Universal Orlando Resort podcast with your Hosts Ash & Gary with over 40 years combined experience! We talk history, events, current news, reviews, & more!

Episodes

  1. 06/01/2025

    EPIC UNIVERSE OPENING DAY - FULL REVIEW - RIDES - FOOD - SHOWS

    Welcome back to Universal and you! Summary In this episode of the Universal And You podcast, hosts Ash and Gary discuss their recent trip to the newly opened Epic Universe at Universal Studios. They share their experiences from the anticipation leading up to the opening day, the emotional moments during the celebration, and their first impressions of the park's immersive lands, including Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo World. The conversation highlights the attractions, the smooth operations of the park, and the overall excitement of being part of the opening day festivities. In this episode, the hosts explore various attractions and dining experiences at a theme park, focusing on Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. They share their thoughts on rides, food quality, and immersive experiences, highlighting the impressive theming and animatronics throughout the park. The conversation also touches on the excitement of meet and greets with Universal Monsters and the overall atmosphere of the park. In this episode, Ash and Rip Tour Podcast delve into their recent experiences at Universal Studios, particularly focusing on the culinary delights found in the Wizarding World, the tranquil beauty of Celestial Park, and the thrilling attractions. They discuss their favorite rides, the unique offerings of the park, and the memorable souvenirs they collected. The conversation wraps up with exciting news from Universal Studios, including updates on attractions and the launch of vlogging to document their adventures. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Epic Universe Introduction 06:05 Entering Epic Universe: First Impressions 12:58 The Emotional Opening Celebration 21:54 Exploring Isle of Berk: A Thematic Marvel 29:28 Super Nintendo World: A Nostalgic Adventure 37:27 The Dark Universe Attraction Experience 44:45 Drinks at Burning Blade Tavern 50:18 Le Cirque Arcanou Show 55:39 Culinary Delights in the Wizarding World 01:02:03 The Tranquil Beauty of Celestial Park 01:08:15 Memorable Experiences and Souvenirs Keywords Epic Universe, Universal Studios, theme parks, Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, opening day, attractions, immersive experiences, theme park news, travel tips, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, Universal Monsters, theme park food, Harry Potter, attractions, animatronics, immersive experiences, meet and greet, dining, Universal Studios, Epic Universe, Celestial Park, Wizarding World, attractions, food, experiences, vlogging, theme parks, travel Follow us on social media: X: @universalandyou instagram: @universalandyoupod

    1h 18m
  2. 02/09/2025

    Stella Nova - It's Out Of This World + Weekly Universal Orlando News

    In this episode of the Universal and You podcast, hosts Ash and Gary discuss the newly opened Stella Nova Resort at Universal Studios. They explore the resort's design, amenities, dining options, and unique features, while also sharing insights from Universal's podcast guests about the development of the resort. The conversation highlights the resort's aesthetic appeal, the quality of food and drink offerings, and the overall experience of staying at the resort, including transportation options to the nearby Epic Universe. In this episode, Gary and Ash discuss the latest developments and news surrounding Universal Parks, including the excitement for Epic Universe, updates on attractions, merchandise, and the upcoming Horror Nights. They also touch on the new team member costumes for Isle of Berk, the interactive wands for Harry Potter, and the potential for a Universal Studios park in the UK. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 02:57 Overview of Stella Nova Resort 05:54 Design and Aesthetic of the Resort 08:56 Insights from Universal's Podcast Guests 12:07 Room Features and Amenities 15:04 Dining Options and Food Quality 18:11 Pool Area and Recreational Facilities 21:04 Merchandise and Unique Offerings 23:54 Transportation and Accessibility 33:28 Excitement for Epic Universe 39:13 New Attractions and Updates 40:33 Jurassic World Movie Trailer Discussion 42:01 Meet and Greet with Transformers 43:05 Isle of Berk Team Member Costumes 44:32 Epic Universe Merchandise 46:03 Interactive Wands and Harry Potter Updates 48:00 Epic Universe Super Bowl Commercial 49:12 Horror Nights Dates Announcement 50:09 Volcano Bay Nights Discussion 54:40 Universal Studios UK Trademark Filing Keywords Universal Studios, Stella Nova Resort, podcast, hotel design, amenities, dining, pool, merchandise, transportation, Epic Universe, Universal Parks, theme parks, Jurassic World, merchandise, interactive wands, Horror Nights, Volcano Bay, Universal Studios UK Follow us on social media! Twitter: @universalandyou Instagram: @universalandyoupod

    59 min

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Your newest dedicated Universal Orlando Resort podcast with your Hosts Ash & Gary with over 40 years combined experience! We talk history, events, current news, reviews, & more!