UO Explorers: Recent Episodes
Koby & Hollie
Dialogue, discussion, and debates around all things Universal Orlando with husband and wife annual passholders. UO Explorers is not affiliated with Universal Orlando and is an unofficial podcast.
Koby and Hollie chat about their plans for the first part of their summer trip of 2026. There are some new things and some old favorites.
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There have been a ton of HHN updates in July! Here is part 1 of all the recent news.
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Hollie and Koby's friend Scott, made famous for his, "One and done," quote, went back to Universal, including Epic, and shares his thoughts.
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Koby and Hollie chat about the H.R. Bloodengutz house announcement and their upcoming East Coast rollercoaster road trip.
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Koby and Hollie discuss Stranger Things season 5 coming to HHN35
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Koby and Hollie check out a park map from 2001 and chat about some of the history and what has changed.
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Koby and Hollie chat about things at Universal Orlando today that nobody would've believed 10 years ago.
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Hollie and Koby discuss the removal of Express Pass from Hagrid's and play a game.
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Koby and Hollie discuss the recent HHN house announcement of Sinners and some of the most stressful moments that can be experienced in the parks.
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There's lots of news from around the resort and Koby and Hollie share the latest.
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Hollie and Koby continue their virtual walkthroughs with Epic Universe.
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Koby and Hollie continue with another walkthrough and move on to Islands of Adventure.
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Hollie and Koby host a virtual walkthrough of Universal Studios Orlando and chat about park happenings.
Find the link to the video we use in the episode here:
Universal Studios Orlando Full Park Walkthrough (January 2026)
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Koby and Hollie chat about some of the new City Walk announcements and happenings.
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Hollie and Koby wrap up the 2026 Best Ride Bracket to determine the new champion since the opening of Epic Universe.
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Koby and Hollie wrap up the first round and complete the entire second round of the 2026 Best Ride Bracket.
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Hollie and Koby kick off the first round of the 2026 Best Ride bracket, covering the play-in games and the initial round matchups.
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Koby and Hollie kick off their specialty March episodes with their shining moments from their time at Universal.
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Hollie and Koby share the details of their Mardi Gras Ride & Dine experience for 2026.
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Koby and Hollie share all the details from their recent trip to Universal Orlando for Mardi Gras 2026.
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Hollie and Koby review food from their Mardi Gras 2026 trip and share the results of their Over/Under challenge.
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Hollie and Koby pick their over/unders for their Mardi Gras 2026 trip. Tune in to select your choices.
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Hollie and Koby share the Mardi Gras 2026 food menus and discuss their upcoming trip plans for February 2026.
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Hollie and Koby debate various hot takes about Universal Orlando. Tune in to see which side you're on.
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Koby and Hollie discuss the newly announced Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster announced for Universal Orlando and the closing of the current Fast & Furious- Supercharged closing in 2027.
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Koby and Hollie complete a park draft with a twist- then discuss predictions for an announcement.
The announcement can now be found on Universal's official social media pages!
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Koby and Hollie are up for a round of Would You Rather... Listen, play along, and let us know what you'd choose!
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Hollie and Koby share the next Universal Orlando history lesson covering Islands of Adventure.
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Koby and Hollie chat about some of the upcoming changes coming to Universal Orlando, including the Horror Make-Up Show, Finnegan's and Jurassic Park River Adventure
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The history lesson continues with Koby and Hollie and moves on to Hollywood in Universal Studios and CityWalk.
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The history lesson of Universal Orlando continues with San Francisco, Diagon Alley, World Expo, Springfield, and DreamWorks Land.
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Koby and Hollie explore the history of Universal attractions starting with Production Central and New York.
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We liked answering questions last week, so we did them again but put the questions in a spinner wheel for fun. Enjoy!
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Koby and Hollie answer some AI Q&As about Universal Orlando.
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Koby and Hollie make a tier list of the HHN 32, 33, and 34 Houses.
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Koby and Hollie share some of their biggest takeaways and how their opinions of Universal have changed since starting the podcast.
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With the conclusion of HHN34, Koby and Hollie recount their last three HHN seasons and choose a favorite.
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Hollie and Koby share the results of their annual Patreon challenge.
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Koby and Hollie chat about some recent Universal Orlando news including the holiday announcements, the Jurassic Park River Adventure extended closure, and Universal Express Single Attraction Access.
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Hollie and Koby share their results from their over/under predictions of their 2025 summer trip.
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Hollie and Koby share the highlights from their 2025 summer trip to Universal Orlando.
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Koby and Hollie rank the houses from HHN34.
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Koby and Hollie share their trip report from their first day at Epic Universe.
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Koby. Hollie, Nick, and Robert wrap up their Epic Universe pros and cons list.
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Koby and Hollie chat with Patreon members Nick and Robert about their initial pros and cons of Epic Universe.
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Hollie and Koby share their trip report from opening weekend of HHN34.
If you want to skip our Double Tree at the Entrance to Universal complaints skip to 17:48.
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Koby and Hollie chat about the details of their trip for opening weekend of HHN34, including some newly released HHN items.
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HHN34 is nearly here. Koby and Hollie share their hype lists for this year's event.
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Hollie and Koby choose some over/under categories for their August 2025 trip to Universal Orlando. Check out the categories and see where you match up on your trip!
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Koby and Hollie discuss their plans for their upcoming trip to Universal August 10-17, 2025, including Epic Universe for the first time.
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The final HHN 34 houses have been revealed, along with two shows.
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Koby and Hollie chat about the Terrifier house announcement and the recently announced scare zones.
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Koby and Hollie count down their top five restaurants at CityWalk in part 2 of their rankings of all CityWalk full-service restaurants.
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We’ve eaten our way through CityWalk more times than we’d like to admit. In part one of this two-part series, we’re breaking down which spots are worth your time and which ones we’d probably skip next time.
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Hollie and Koby wrap up their discussion about their rollercoaster road trip along the East Coast, sharing their thoughts about Kings Dominion and Carowinds.
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Koby and Hollie chat about the latest HHN house reveal and share a bit about their 2025 roller coaster road trip along the East Coast.
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Koby and Hollie chat about some of the recently announced HHN houses.
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Hollie and Koby chat about the recently announced Jason Universe house for HHN and also chat about what makes HHN so special.
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Hollie and Koby talk about some HHN news and some Rip Rode Rockit replacement clues.
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Koby and Hollie chat about some recent news from Universal Orlando.
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Hollie and Koby chat about the rides at Islands of Adventure and how their thoughts have changed from their first impressions to now.
Note- between recording and airing this episode, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure now has Express Pass!
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Koby and Hollie continue their Epic Universe discussion with Patreon supporter, Patrick.
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We chat with Patreon supporter Patrick about his preview day at Epic Universe. Don't worry- we're keeping to our no ride spoilers.
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Koby and Hollie share some of their very first impressions of Islands of Adventure and how their opinions have changed or remained the same since then.
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Koby and Hollie share some news about Volcano Bay, and also discuss some of their best tips on how to stay cool at the parks.
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Koby and Hollie share all the things there are to do at Universal Orlando, even if you aren't a fan of rollercoasters.
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Koby and Hollie debate whether Universal is too dependent on IPs in the parks.
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Koby and Hollie share some first impressions after Universal's media day of Epic Universe.
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The final rounds are here! Listen to see who will be crowned the winner of the 2025 UO Explorers best ride bracket.
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It is the second round of the annual best ride bracket- listen to see which rides make it through to the final rounds.
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Our annual best ride bracket is back! Of course, there is a new twist this year. Tune in to see who will move on to the next round of this year's challenge.
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Koby and Hollie share their trip report for their February 2025 Mardi Gras trip.
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Hollie and Koby share some updates from Universal Orlando, including some news from Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Epic Universe.
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Hollie and Koby report on the Mardi Gras Ride and Dine for 2025.
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Koby and Hollie chat about their Mardi Gras plans at Universal Orlando for February 2025.
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Hollie and Koby share the Mardi Gras menus for 2025.
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Koby and Hollie asked AI about urban legends at Universal Orlando and share the results. They also preview the Mardi Gras menu for 2025.
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In this episode, we chat about Epic Universe early park admission. Plus, we play a hilarious round of 'Hit or Stay,' deciding the fate of park rides, restaurants, shows, and a surprise wild card round.
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Koby and Hollie's friend Scott took a trip to Universal Orlando after somewhat listening to their advice. Tune in to a different kind of trip report that hopefully is not a "One and done."
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Koby and Hollie discuss some of the add-on experiences they've done around the park and which ones they think are worth doing.
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Hollie and Koby play Six Degrees of Separation- Universal Edition with their friend, Jeff.
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Hollie creates her own questions to challenge Koby's Universal Orlando Resort knowledge.
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Koby and Hollie invite Aengus on the show to chat about HHN and other Universal Orlando happenings.
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Koby and Hollie share details released from Universal about some of the new animatronics at Epic Universe and more information about Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas.
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Hollie and Koby share some ideas for future HHN houses based on some of their favorite movies and shows.
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Tyler visited Universal Hollywood, so Koby and Hollie chat with him about the rides, experiences, and some of the differences.
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Tune in to hear if Koby and Hollie were able to ride every ride at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in one day for their 2024 Ride Challenge.
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Koby and Hollie share their final house rankings from HHN33.
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Hollie shares the details of her first solo HHN trip.
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Koby discusses his trip to opening weekend of HHN33 at Universal Orlando.
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HHN33 is finally here and Koby and Hollie share their hype lists for this year's event.
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Koby and Hollie discuss the released details of the Epic Universe Helios Grand Hotel.
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Koby and Hollie share their top icks and green flags from around the parks at Universal Orlando.
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Koby and Hollie share details of their upcoming August trip to Universal Orlando.
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New HHN and Epic Universe news including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic.
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In this episode, Koby and Hollie explain three ways you can plan out a day at Universal Orlando to make the most of your vacation.
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Hollie and Koby chat about the new HHN updates and news.
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Koby, Hollie, and Tyler discuss the new Epic Universe News of Dark Universe.
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Koby and Hollie chat with special guest Jon Self about some of the best spots to eat with children around the parks.
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Koby and Hollie share a special announcement and chat with The Universal Family Podcast about some of their past trips and best tips.
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Koby and Hollie share some of their rookie mistakes at Universal Orlando so that you can avoid them on your next trip.
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Koby and Hollie talk about the most recent HHN house announcement and the new Premium Scream Night. Tune in for an extra creepy episode!
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In honor of Island of Adventure's 25th anniversary, Koby and Hollie share 25 things that they love about IOA including rides, food, lands, and more.
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HHN33 house announcements are here- and we're sharing our initial reactions and a bit of insight into the current lineup.
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Koby and Hollie share their rankings of the hotels at Universal Orlando Resort.
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We finish up our discussion about Epic Universe news with our special guest, Tyler.
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We chat about the new happenings at Universal Orlando with our special guest, Tyler.
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In this episode, we share practical tips and strategies for planning a stress-free and relaxing trip to Universal Orlando Resort. From choosing the right accommodations to navigating the parks at a leisurely pace, discover how to make the most of your visit while enjoying moments of relaxation. Tune in for insider insights and expert advice on creating your perfect Universal Orlando getaway!
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Nikki and Grampy from Favorite Grampy Travels join Koby and Hollie to share all the details about booking "Ghost Rooms" at Universal Orlando. Then tune in to hear some of our top recommendations and stories from around the parks.
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Koby and Hollie trim down the eight remining rides to four in round 3 of the best ride bracket. Remember, this is the judging criteria, with Hank deciding tie-breakers:
- Immersiveness
- Best On-Ride Feature
- Pain/Sickness Potential
- Ease of Access
- Level of Enjoyment
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Round 2 of our annual 2024 best ride bracket is here. The matchups get a bit tougher to see who will make it to the next round. Remember, here are the judging categories:
- Immersiveness
- Best On-Ride Feature
- Pain/Sickness Potential
- Ease of Access
- Level of Enjoyment
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Koby and Hollie wrap up the first round of the 2024 ride bracket. Tune in to hear some upsets! Remember, here are the judging categories:
- Immersiveness
- Best On-Ride Feature
- Pain/Sickness Potential
- Ease of Access
- Level of Enjoyment
Find a bracket using the link in our socials or using the link below.
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Join us for the ultimate showdown as we pit the most iconic rides against each other in a thrilling ride bracket competition! Who will emerge victorious as best ride?
We randomly seeded the rides and used the following judging criteria:
- Immersiveness
- Best On-Ride Feature
- Pain/Sickness Potential
- Ease of Access
- Level of Enjoyment
Find a blank bracket to fill our for yourself on our socials.
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Koby and Hollie share some new happenings around the parks including sightings of testing a drone show, Fast and Furious news, Kong removing 3D, and the upcoming DreamWorks Land.
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We're chatting about all the Mardi Gras food we were able to try out, as well as the Ride and Dine experience and a review of our visit to Toothsome's- all with special guest Jon Self.
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Koby and Hollie invite food blogger Jon Self on to discuss some recent Universal Orlando food news and share some of his top restaurants and snacks around the parks.
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Check out Koby and Hollie's Mardi Gras 2024 trip overview including hotel and food reviews, the rides we loved, who we saw around the parks, and the new strategy we've started using for our park days. Check back next week to hear about the Mardi Gras food and Ride and Dine!
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Join hosts Koby and Hollie as they share their upcoming Mardi Gras trip plans at Universal Orlando Resort! Get ready for delicious dining, thrilling rides, and catching beads at the Mardi Gras parade.
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Dive into the flavors of Mardi Gras! Join hosts Koby & Hollie as they unveil the park's specialty menus for 2024.
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In this episode, we're setting the record straight on Universal Orlando Resort myths.
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Join Koby and Hollie for a quick dive into Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras concert lineups! Plus, catch the lowdown on regular park shows.
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Hollie and Koby share some of the best snacks they have had around the parks (so far).
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Koby and Hollie explain all there is to know about express passes including Universal Express Unlimited, ghost rooms, where and how to purchase passes, and when you may or may not need them.
Reach out if you have any other questions about Express Passes!
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Koby and Hollie share what they're most excited for in 2024.
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For their 100th episode, Koby and Hollie list 100 things they love about Universal Orlando.
Note: This episode's cover is from our first trip to the park together!
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Koby, Hollie, and their dogs, Hank and Stogie, face off to build the best ride lineup from Universal Orlando and select rides from Disney World. Make sure to vote on our socials before 12/25/23 for your favorite ride!
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Hollie and Koby share some of the experiences at Universal Orlando that are worth your money- and some that aren't.
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Hollie and Koby list off what they think would be the worst and best rides to get stuck on at Universal Orlando.
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Koby and Hollie share some recent news and updates from Universal Orlando- including holiday updates, Mardi Gras Ride & Dine, and Epic Universe.
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Koby and Hollie share why you should plan at least 2 days for your next Universal Orlando trip.
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We revisit our very first episode to update our favorite ride, land, hotel, snack, drinks, and more.
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Hollie and Koby discuss what they think the most overrated and underrated ride, land, restaurant, and hotel are.
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Hollie and Koby chat about some recent updates and news from Universal Orlando.
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Koby and Hollie share their thoughts on the final 5 HHN32 houses.
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Hollie and Koby talk about 5 houses from HHN32 and share where they've ranked them.
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Koby and Hollie share the details of their HHN32 trip during opening weekend.
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Koby and Hollie share how the Patreon Design-Our-Day went and about a trip to see one of the other Central Florida theme parks.
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Koby and Hollie review the theming, rooms, service, and more from their stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
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August 2023 Trip Report- Food Edition
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Koby and Hollie report out on their annual ride challenge- tune in to see if they made it!
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Koby and Hollie share their HHN 32 hype lists for the houses, scare zones, and food.
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Koby and Hollie share some of their favorite moments from around the parks.
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We're sharing the details of our upcoming Universal trip, including the the Patreon Design Our Day plans.
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Koby and Hollie share their best money-saving tips in the parks.
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All HHN 32 houses and scare zones have been announced! Koby and Hollie discuss the announcements and what they're looking forward to.
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Koby and Hollie discuss the newly announced Passholder Days and The Last of Us HHN house.
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Koby and Hollie discuss the recently announced DreamWorks area coming to Universal Studios, the Stranger Things HHN house, and the Minion Blast technical rehearsals.
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Koby and Hollie share all there is to know about the Springfield area of Universal Studios.
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Koby hosts Universal trivia for Hollie and Koby, followed by a queue walkthrough of a retired attraction.
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We do another round of Would You Rather, celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary with the story of our Universal Orlando proposal, and do a virtual queue walkthrough of Dr. Doom's.
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Koby and Hollie share their ideal one day plan for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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We chat about some recent Universal news including a new HHN announcement of The Last of Us and the Minions Land soft opening. Then, we discuss some rides in the park that are in need of some work.
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We are joined by Koby's brother, Tyler, and we chat about some of our past trips together.
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Starting off our Welcome to Universal series, we discuss everything there is to do in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure.
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The Universal Orlando Explorers take on Hershey Park in Hershey, PA. We do a trip report and find some comparisons to Universal Orlando.
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The Universal Orlando Explorers visit Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey to take on Kingda Ka and other coasters. Listen in for the trip report and some surprising theming.
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We round out the top 10 of our rankings of all the queues at Universal Orlando.
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We discuss breaking news and details about Minion Land coming to Universal Orlando in Summer 2023.
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The queue rankings continue with numbers 20-11. We discuss our reasoning, whether you should use Express Pass or not, and if there's a best time to ride.
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We wrap up the latest park news and updates in May 2023.
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We say, "Good-bye," to Poseidon's Fury with what we liked and disliked, some of our favorite memories, and think about what could happen next.
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We're ranking ALL 30 queues in the park and say judge whether they're worth going through in standby- even if you have express passes. This episode is the bottom rankings of 30-21.
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We share our list of movies and shows to watch before you head to Universal Orlando to get the most out of there rides and references around the parks.
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It all comes down to this- find out which ride we deem the best for our 2023 best ride bracket.
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Weather reports calling for rain? Hear what we'd do in the parks and how to make the most of your day.
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We share what we think about the rumor that Gringotts may be switching to 2D, and make some tough choices around the parks.
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The debate continues! We have all of round 3 here. See who makes it to the semi-finals and finals!
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We finish up round 2, part 2 of our 2023 best ride bracket. In this round we see the following matchups: Forbidden Journey vs. High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride; Men in Black vs. The Simpsons Ride; Velocicoaster Vs. Rip Ride Rockit; and Spider-Man vs. Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
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Round 2, part 1 of the 2023 best ride bracket is here. In this round we have: Hagrid's vs. Cat in the Hat; E.T. vs. Popeye's; Mummy vs. Dr. Doom; and Gringotts vs. Transformers.
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We share what we bring into the parks with us, and play a round of wait time would you rather with ride times.
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We recap our spring break trip including our hotel stay, rides, restaurants, and more.
Note from this episode: Just Bar 17 Bistro was closed for a special event one night, not all of Aventura.
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Round 1, Part 2 is up. The categories are: immersiveness, re-rideability, best on-ride feature, ride condition, and ride vehicle. Check out the bracket here and let us know what you think of the matchups on our socials!
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It's back! Our annual ride bracket challenge is here where we debate which ride is the best. We have some new categories for each matchup this year, including: immersiveness, re-rideability, best on-ride feature, ride condition, and ride vehicle. Check out the bracket here and let us know what you think of the matchups on our socials!
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We did Universal's Great Movie Escape on our most recent trip. We share what we thought about the experience, then get into the details of the room with some spoilers.
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We review the Mardi Gras portion of our most recent trip, including the food, ride & dine, and more.
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We wrap up our lists of favorite spots around the parks with Islands of Adventure.
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We're heading down for a Mardi Gras trip! Listen for what we are looking forward to, including new experiences and some of our favorites.
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We share our favorite spot in each land at Universal Studios- whether its a ride, restaurant, or hang out area.
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Koby and Hollie have a limited budget and must pick one ride from each ride category. Who will end up with the best ride lineup?
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We share some of our best tips to experience the parks like you have an express pass, without having to buy one.
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We discuss some of the recent news released by Universal, including a new theme park opening for children in Texas, a new HHN haunt coming to Las Vegas, and more!
*The Mardi Gras concert lineup had not been released at the time of recording. It is now available on Universal's website!
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The final installment of our Universal Plus series where we update or change an element of each ride.
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Koby and Hollie take on a fan request from our listener, Molly, and talk about each Universal Orlando ride, plus something we'd add or change. In this episode we discuss the Production Central, New York, and San Francisco areas of Universal Studios. Part 1 of 4!
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The Great Movie Escape is open and Illumination's Villain-Con: Minion Blast has been officially announced. We share what we've heard and what we're looking forward to.
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Hollie shares the highlights of her birthday trip- including a motion sickness report, thoughts about the Green and Red Coconut Club, CityWalk's Rising Star, Bice, and a bit about Discovery Cove.
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We share our favorite character meet and greets, chat about the dark rides of Universal Orlando, and narrate a walkthrough of the Kong queue.
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We talk about plans for an upcoming weekend trip, and how we're dealing with Hurricane Nicole.
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We chat about the HHN 32 house announcement of Chucky and we discuss the closing of KidZone- what we'll miss, what has been overdue for change, and what we hope replaces it.
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We discuss how to handle busy days at the parks, narrate a walkthrough of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey queue, and compare HHN to Escape Hell House in Lehighton, PA.
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We try to ride every ride in Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. We've got Express Passes and early park admission- but it is a busy time in August. Did we get it done?
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We pose "Would You Rather..." questions to each other to see which good and bad options we'd rather do.
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We share which aspects of Universal have risen the most, and which have fallen.
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We did the VIP Experience during out August 2022 trip. On this episode we share what it was like, our thoughts, some tips, and who we would recommend the tour to.
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We chat all about the water rides at Universal Orlando and share some of our best tips for how to make the most of them.
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Koby takes a solo 24-hour trip to Halloween Horror Nights and brings you tips, house, and food reviews with an interview from Hollie.
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We share some of our favorite stories from past trips and tips to go along with them.
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An unscripted virtual walkthrough of Universal Studios. Follow along with ithemepark's "Islands of Adventure Florida 2022 5K Complete Walkthrough | Universal Orlando Resort Walking Tour"
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We highlight the top things we can't wait to get back to including rides, food, and experiences, and the new things we are looking forward to!
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An unscripted virtual walkthrough of Universal Studios. Follow along with ithemepark's "Universal Studios Florida 2022 5K Complete Walkthrough | Universal Orlando Resort Walking Tour"
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We share our best summer tips, talk park etiquette, and rank the water rides.
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We chat about the escape room coming to Universal, Hollywood Drive-In Golf, and our favorite drinks around the parks.
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We discuss the return of the Caro-Seuss-el, our thoughts on the current tribute store, and what we think might come to the Minions area.
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We discuss the closure of the Prop Shop, the third HHN house, and the recently announced passholder days.
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We discuss the first HHN house announcement, mourn the closure of the best restaurant we never actually ate at, and compare another 3 old attractions with their replacements. Join us as we explore Universal Orlando!
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We discuss what we think could possibly happen with The Mummy refurbishment, give tips and our thoughts about our experience the Rock the Universe special event, and consider which we'd rather have when it comes to some old rides versus new rides.
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We discuss a complaint that we have, give some advice about single rider advice, and share our thoughts about the Halloween Horror Nights speculation map.
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We take a look at the rides, food, queues, and hang out spots that may not initially come to mind when you think of Universal Orlando.
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This is it! This episode has the two final rounds of our March Madness Tournament to determine the best ride at Universal Studios Orlando.
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Round 3 is here as we narrow it down to the top 4 rides.
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We narrow down every ride in the parks to the top 16 in the second round of our "Best Ride in the Parks" matchup of 2022.
Remember, we're basing our scores on queue, story, return on investment, enjoyment, and "rerideability."
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We host a March Madness style showdown of all the rides in the park to find the best ride of 2022. In the first round, we narrow down every ride in the parks to the top 16.
We initially objectively ranked each ride in the park 1-32 (as well as we could!).
Then, for each matchup, we selected which ride had the better queue, story, return on investment, enjoyment, and "rerideability."
Some rides put up a better fight than we thought they would, and there were even some upsets!
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We discuss our game plan if we only have 1 day in the parks. We list our absolute must-do's and attractions that might not be worth your time.
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For our inaugural episode, we discuss our favorite things around the parks so that you can get to know us a little bit. Join us as we explore Universal Orlando!
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We fight it out to determine the best ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
NOTE: We didn't include the Hogwarts Express in this debate because many guests choose to visit one park per day and decline to purchase park-to-park tickets. We do enjoy both sides of the Hogwarts Express, but wanted to keep the discussion limited to attractions that are firmly planted in either Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley.
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