Universal Studios Florida: New Treats, Jaws 50th Anniversary, Pride Month & More!

Exploring Universal Studios Florida

• ☀️ The visit begins with excitement for summer offerings, including Jaws 50th anniversary merchandise and Pride month activations.
• 💨 A new dual-fan belt fan with a USB charger is showcased as a practical item for staying cool.

CityWalk and Store Expansions

• 🎬 Advertisements for a summer movie series featuring classics like ET, The Mummy, and Shaun of the Dead are highlighted.
• 🍄 The expanded Universal Studios store in CityWalk now features merchandise from Super Nintendo World, including items previously only available at Epic Universe.
• ⚡ Notable Super Nintendo World merchandise includes a Donkey Kong barrel mystery pin set and a light-up Boo figure.
• 🪄 The Harry Potter section of the store offers Butterbeer outside the Wizarding World for the first time, sparking discussion about preserving the magic.
• ⏳ A unique Time Turner popcorn bucket with a spinning hourglass feature is also available.

Anniversary and Pride Merchandise

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride merchandise under the "Love is Universal" theme is displayed, featuring various apparel and accessories.
• 🦈 A special Jaws 50th anniversary sipper featuring Bruce the shark is a notable collectible.
• ✈️ Travel suitcases themed to the four Hogwarts houses are also available for purchase.
• 🎢 The Universal Studios 35th anniversary merchandise is also present, though some attractions mentioned were not opening day attractions.

Culinary Delights and Special Events

• 🍩 Voodoo Donuts offers a special Pride donut (Love is Universal) with Fruity Pebbles cheesecake filling and a temporary banana split donut.
• 🎃 Anticipation for Halloween Horror Nights is building, with Five Nights at Freddy's announced as a featured theme.
• 🍪 The Studio Suites bakery has relocated, offering a variety of themed treats like Back to the Future brownies and Jaws-themed cake pops.
• 🚀 Farewell Tour merchandise for Rip Ride Rocket, which is closing soon, is available.

Jaws 50th Anniversary Celebration

• 🌊 The San Francisco area is transformed for the Jaws 50th anniversary, featuring food booths, decorations, and photo opportunities.
• 🌭 Special Jaws-themed food items include a bucket of bait, lobster tayaki, and a $9.50 hot dog.
• 🍹 The Amity Island Iced Tea (a non-alcoholic cocktail) and a secret menu item called the Golden Shark are available.
• 🎬 The San Francisco candy factory showcases Jaws memorabilia, including a signed poster from Susan Backlinie, the first victim in the movie.
• 🍿 A fuzzy Tim popcorn bucket and a Jaws-themed souvenir cup are also featured.

Back to the Future and Classic Films

• 🕰️ Schwab's Pharmacy is decked out for the Back to the Future 40th anniversary, offering themed menu items like the Rock and Roll Shake and Wake Up Juice.
• 🎬 Merchandise related to classic Universal films, including Battlestar Galactica and Universal Classic Monsters, is also available.

Park Updates and Observations

• 🚧 Construction walls indicate the upcoming closure of Rip Ride Rocket on August 18th.
• ☔ The video captures a typical Florida summer day with intermittent rain showers.
• 🎭 Street performers and character actors are praised for enhancing the park experience.