Explore every episode of the podcast Taste of Universal
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| ToU #11 - A Universal Feast | 08 Nov 2024 | 01:21:14 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 11 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort and a brief HHN 33 wrap up. Entrée While last episode was all about stealing picks from each other, this month instead features a spirit of camaraderie. While unlikely, if all four of us pick the same item, that is just more for us to share at the family table. Dessert A time for the hosts to give thanks. | |||
| ToU #10 - HHN 2024: The Ultimate Draft | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:49:22 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 10 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort and current Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month Specialty Items. Entrée The co-hosts & special guest Grace battle it out in a no holds barred Halloween Horror Nights draft. Each member will draft their favorite (or by default, least favorite) HHN Houses, Foods, Drinks, Rides and Scarezones to create their ultimate (or maybe not!) Halloween Horror Nights trip. Dessert No dessert this month, we are too full from our HHN draft picks! | |||
| TOU #1 - The First Taste : A Day With The Hosts | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:21:20 | |
On this inaugural episode of the podcast, we introduce you to the hosts by going through their perfect day at Universal Orlando Resort. | |||
| The Taste Of Universal is Coming | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:00:34 | |
A brief introduction to the podcast. | |||
| ToU #9 - UOAP Specials & Horror Nights Menus | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:35:52 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 9 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news and the current UOAP special foods available. Entree We go through the Halloween Horror Nights 33 menus, to get you prepped for your food jounrye at this years event Dessert We finish off giving you our HHN tips, as well as our hype lists.
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| ToU #8 - Where To Eat To Beat The Heat | 08 Aug 2024 | 02:07:55 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 8 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news, as well as trip reports from Kelly & Kayla. Entree We give you some tips on what and where to eat & how to keep cool on this typically swelter days at Universal Orlando. Dessert We finish off with letting you know what we pack in our park bags.
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| ToU #7 - Happy Anniversary Islands of Adventure | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:40:36 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 7 MENU Appetizer We delve in to the recent food news at Universal orlando including menu changes at Bread Box and Bigfire. Entree For our entree we all pick 5 food items we love from Islands of Adventure and one attraction and if you're keeping count, that's only 24, you'll have to listen to find out item 25. Dessert For our dessert we offer things we like to eat at home or local restaurants we visit to keep us in that IoA mood. | |||
| ToU #6 - Food Options in Diagon Alley | 08 Jun 2024 | 01:16:30 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 6 MENU Appetizer Dueling Dragons themed drinks at new Mythos bar, vegan popsicles in Dreamworks Land and more Entree We take a look at all the food and beverage options inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley. Dessert How to get in touch and keep up with everything we have on offer. | |||
| ToU #5 - Food Options in Hogsmeade | 08 May 2024 | 01:14:28 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 5 MENU Appetizer A look at a new option at the HogsHead, new details about the eateries and bars at Stella Nova & Terra Luna new offering at Central Park Crepes, some Cinnabon news and a limited time Butterbeer item. Entree We take a look at all the food and beverage options inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade. Dessert How to get in touch and keep up with everything we have on offer. | |||
| ToU #4 - Celebration Dining | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:51:16 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 4 MENU Appetizer It's Butterbeer season, Mel's Drive-In re-opens and Huckleberry Ice Cream. Entree A look at the eateries and restaurants to celebrate those milestones in your life Dessert A look at foodie item to take home with you from the parks | |||
| TOU #3 - Mardi Gras 2024 | 08 Mar 2024 | 01:44:59 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 3 MENU Appetizer Circus McGurkus has re-opened at Islands of Adventure Entree A look at all the food and beverage options at Mardi Gras 2024 with JT & Sierra from Universal Foodiess Dessert If you have room after all that, here's how to connect with our guests and us.
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| TOU #2 - Mardi Gras Preview & Cold Weather Comfort Foods | 08 Feb 2024 | 01:17:36 | |
| ToU #12 - The Holidays & ToU Secret Santa | 08 Dec 2024 | 01:31:09 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 12 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort and all things Wicked. Entrée Holiday 2024 menus & Grinch Character breakfast menu & thoughts, and a very special ToU Secret Santa Gift Exchange! Dessert No formal dessert this month as we are full of all the holiday sweet drinks! | |||
| ToU #13 - The 2024 Golden Spork Awards | 08 Jan 2025 | 01:56:21 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 13 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort, reflect on the Holidays and trip reports! Entrée It's our 1 year anniversary! Celebrate!! We award our favorite (and least favorite) dishes of the year! Dessert New Year's Resolutions from the hosts! | |||
| ToU #14 - Stella Nova & Mardi Gras Menus | 08 Feb 2025 | 01:51:07 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 14 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort. Entrée Mardi Gras & Stella Nova menu reviews along with special Mardi Gras ride overlay ideas from each of the hosts sprinkled throughout! Dessert No formal dessert this month, we're full from the Stella Nova & Mardi Gras menus! | |||
| ToU #15 - Epic Universe Food Preview with Guest Host Xandra | 08 Mar 2025 | 01:46:25 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 15 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort including Voodoo Doughnut and Comic Strip Café menu updates. Entrée Epic Universe menus and food preview reviews with Xandra! Dessert Epic Universe Hype Items | |||
| ToU #17 - Epic Eats 101: Know Before You Go | 01 May 2025 | 01:10:02 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 17 MENU Appetizer No formal appetizer this month! Entrée We bring you the episode we know you've all been waiting for, Epic Universe menu overviews of each land and Celestial Park! Dessert Epic Universe Hype Lists! | |||
| ToU #16 - Mardi Gras 2025 & Terra Luna Menus | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:29:41 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 16 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort including more Comic Strip Café menu updates. Entrée Terra Luna menus & Mardi Gras wrap-up Dessert The hosts create their ideal Mardi Gras booths | |||
| ToU #18 - Epic Eats: Listener Q&A | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:55:38 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 18 MENU Appetizer We bring you the latest food news around Universal Orlando Resort. Entrée Epic Eats listener Q&A - so many questions for us to answer for you! Dessert No formal dessert this month but a little surprise treat for you at the end! | |||
| ToU #19 - CityWalk Talk & Epic Favs | 08 Jul 2025 | 02:02:13 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 19 MENU Appetizer No formal appetizer this month! Entrée An overview of all CityWalk restaurants Dessert All of the hosts Epic favs! | |||
| ToU #21 - HHN 2025 Menus with Rush Of Fear Podcast! | 28 Aug 2025 | 01:33:13 | |
The Taste Of Universal (Taste of Fear!) Episode 21 MENU Appetizer Housekeeping items, Perfect Day giveaway contest winner announcement Entrée HHN 2025 Menu overviews Dessert Sneak peek of personal HHN Hype Lists! | |||
| ToU #20 - Perfect Day: Epic Reload | 08 Aug 2025 | 01:25:24 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 20 MENU Appetizer Brief overview of dining options available at Helios Grand Hotel Entrée Revisiting our perfect days at the parks now that Epic Universe is officially open! Dessert A delightful surprise for our listeners! | |||
| ToU #24 - News, Game Night & A Family Feast! | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:13:30 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 24 MENU Appetizer As much of the food news including the holidays that we could pack into one episode! Entrée Game Night hosted by Kelly: Kayla vs Shelby. Who will reign victorious? Dessert The Family Feast, a perfect ending for our holiday episode! featuring many members of the UUOP Network! | |||
| ToU #23 - HHN Draft & Trip Reports | 31 Oct 2025 | 02:03:53 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 23 MENU Appetizer Brief trip reports from Tracey & Special Guest Grace! Entrée The co-hosts & guest host Grace duke it out in their annual HHN draft! Dessert No formal dessert this month but stay tuned to hear about new podcasts available on the UUOP network! | |||
| ToU #22 - Prehistoric Platters: Skull Island & Jurassic Park Dining | 09 Oct 2025 | 01:09:45 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 22 MENU Appetizer Special Guest Becki joins Tracey & Kelly. Brief trip reviews. Entrée Dinosaur Deep Dive! In depth food offerings in Jurassic Park & Skull Island in Islands of Adventure! Dessert Blue Sky creative ideas for either Jurassic Park or Skull Island lands. | |||
| TOU #25 - The 2025 Golden Spork Awards | 08 Jan 2026 | 01:59:07 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 25 MENU Appetizer A reflection on our 2025 New Years Resolutions: how did we do? Entrée Reflect on food, beverages and experiences throughout the year and hand out The Golden Sporks Dessert Sharing our hopes, wishes, resolutions for the New Year! | |||
| TOU #26 - Mardi Gras 2026 Menus | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:58:53 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 26 MENU Appetizer Specialty menu offerings and updates around the resort: Black Heritage Month & Valentine's Day Entrée Mardi Gras 2026 Menus Dessert No official dessert this month. | |||
| TOU #27 - Comic Cuisine: Marvel and Toon Lagoon Dining | 08 Mar 2026 | 01:44:46 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 27 MENU Appetizer Digging into menu updates around the resort (Butterbeer season, Vivo, Category 10) Entrée Deep dive into Toon Lagoon & Marvel Superhero Island (spoiler alert: all the menus we discuss will be updated days after recording this episode!) Dessert Each co-host will present their Blue Sky creative overhaul of a Marvel restaurant! | |||
| TOU #28 - Mardi Gras 2026 Review with The Fudge Factor! | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:47:44 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 28 MENU Appetizer Review of Butterbeer Season with Ben & Aubree Fudge Entrée Comprehensive 2026 Mardi Gras Reviews Dessert Ways to connect with all of us and another listener giveaway! | |||
| TOU #29 - Epic Universe: One Year Later Plus Menu Updates Galore | 08 May 2026 | 01:15:41 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 28 MENU Appetizer Reflect on Epic Universe 1 year anniversary Entrée Summarize the insane amount of menu changes across the resort in recent months Dessert Announce winner of April episode giveaway! | |||
| TOU #30 - Lost Continent: Past, Present... Future? | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:51:14 | |
The Taste Of Universal Episode 28 MENU Appetizer Menu updates around the resort Entrée News & Lost Continent Speculation. Past, present.. future? Dessert Blue sky around updates of Thunder Falls Terrace | |||
| TOU #31 - Surviving Summer: Tips, Tricks & Tasty Treats | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:40:24 | |
The Taste Of Universal Please note we had a ton of audio issues with this episode recording, we are so sorry!!! Episode 31 MENU Appetizer Menu updates around the resort Entrée What to eat to beat the heat part deux! Dessert Revisiting our original What to eat to beat the heat treats & drinks episode (#8) | |||