Explore every episode of the podcast UO Explorers- A Podcast About Universal Orlando
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| Episode 166: 2025 Best Ride Bracket Round 2 | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
It is the second round of the annual best ride bracket- listen to see which rides make it through to the final rounds. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 165: 2025 Best Ride Bracket Round 1 | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:30:29 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 164: February 2025 Trip Report | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:42:30 | |
Koby and Hollie share their trip report for their February 2025 Mardi Gras trip. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 163: March 2025 Updates | 08 Mar 2025 | 00:39:13 | |
Hollie and Koby share some updates from Universal Orlando, including some news from Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Epic Universe. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 162: Ride and Dine 2025 Report | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:25:53 | |
Hollie and Koby report on the Mardi Gras Ride and Dine for 2025. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 160: Mardi Gras 2025 Pre-Trip | 15 Feb 2025 | 00:29:08 | |
Koby and Hollie chat about their Mardi Gras plans at Universal Orlando for February 2025. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 159: Mardi Gras Menus | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:23:54 | |
Hollie and Koby share the Mardi Gras menus for 2025. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 158: Universal Orlando Urban Legends and Mardi Gras Food Preview | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:32:17 | |
Koby and Hollie asked AI about urban legends at Universal Orlando and share the results. They also preview the Mardi Gras menu for 2025. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 157: Epic Universe EPA News and Hit or Stay Game | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:29:30 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 156: Scott's Trip Report | 20 Jan 2025 | 01:19:34 | |
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." Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 155: Add-On Experiences: Which Ones Are Worth It? | 11 Jan 2025 | 00:37:20 | |
Koby and Hollie discuss some of the add-on experiences they've done around the park and which ones they think are worth doing. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 154: Six Degrees of Separation | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:31:07 | |
Hollie and Koby play Six Degrees of Separation- Universal Edition with their friend, Jeff. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 153: December 2024 Drone and RRR News | 29 Dec 2024 | 00:29:01 | |
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| Episode 152: Universal Quiz with Koby | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:29:04 | |
Hollie creates her own questions to challenge Koby's Universal Orlando Resort knowledge. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 147: HHN and More with Aengus | 18 Nov 2024 | 01:00:20 | |
Koby and Hollie invite Aengus on the show to chat about HHN and other Universal Orlando happenings. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 146: Epic Universe Animatronics, Universal Horror Unleashed, and HHN Conclusion | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:36:44 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 145: HHN House Wishlist | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:31:39 | |
Hollie and Koby share some ideas for future HHN houses based on some of their favorite movies and shows. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 144: Epic Universe Opening Details | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:24:02 | |
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| Episode 143: Tyler Visits Universal Hollywood | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:35:35 | |
Tyler visited Universal Hollywood, so Koby and Hollie chat with him about the rides, experiences, and some of the differences. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 139: HHN33 House Rankings | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:30:23 | |
Koby and Hollie share their final house rankings from HHN33. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 138: Hollie's HHN33 Trip Report | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:41:53 | |
Hollie shares the details of her first solo HHN trip. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 137: HHN33 Koby's Opening Weekend Trip Report | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:42:43 | |
Koby discusses his trip to opening weekend of HHN33 at Universal Orlando. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 136: HHN33 Hype List | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:25:14 | |
HHN33 is finally here and Koby and Hollie share their hype lists for this year's event. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 135: Epic Universe Helios Grand Hotel | 24 Aug 2024 | 00:21:50 | |
Koby and Hollie discuss the released details of the Epic Universe Helios Grand Hotel. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 134: Universal Icks and Green Flags | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:26:40 | |
Koby and Hollie share their top icks and green flags from around the parks at Universal Orlando. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 132: HHN Announcements and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic | 03 Aug 2024 | 00:36:48 | |
New HHN and Epic Universe news including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 131: 3 Ways to Plan a Day at Universal Orlando | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:34:40 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 130: HHN Updates- Ghostbusters and Insidious House Announcements, Scare Zones, and HHN Plans Update | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:33:27 | |
Hollie and Koby chat about the new HHN updates and news. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 129: Dark Universe | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:49:37 | |
Koby, Hollie, and Tyler discuss the new Epic Universe News of Dark Universe. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 126: Our Rookie Mistakes | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:32:34 | |
Koby and Hollie share some of their rookie mistakes at Universal Orlando so that you can avoid them on your next trip. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 125: A Quiet Place and HHN Premium Scream Night | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:28:48 | |
Koby and Hollie talk about the most recent HHN house announcement and the new Premium Scream Night. Tune in for an extra creepy episode! Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 124: 25 Things We Love For IOA's 25th Anniversary | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:40:48 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 123: HHN33 House Announcements- May 2024 | 31 May 2024 | 00:28:43 | |
HHN33 house announcements are here- and we're sharing our initial reactions and a bit of insight into the current lineup. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 122: Hotel Rankings | 22 May 2024 | 00:23:51 | |
Koby and Hollie share their rankings of the hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 121: May 2024 Epic Universe Announcements Part 2 | 15 May 2024 | 00:21:18 | |
We finish up our discussion about Epic Universe news with our special guest, Tyler. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 120: May 2024 News- Shows, Parade, Dreamworks Land, and Epic Announcements | 09 May 2024 | 00:37:32 | |
We chat about the new happenings at Universal Orlando with our special guest, Tyler. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 119: How to Plan a Relaxing Trip to Universal Orlando | 01 May 2024 | 00:43:08 | |
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! Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 118: Ghost Rooms and More with Favorite Grampy Travels | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:48:53 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 117: 2024 Best Ride Bracket Semi-Final and Final Rounds | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:35:16 | |
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| Episode 116: 2024 Best Ride Bracket Round 3 | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
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:
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| Episode 115: 2024 Best Ride Bracket Round 2 | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
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:
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| Episode 114: 2024 Ride Bracket Round 1 Part 2 | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:30:21 | |
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:
Find a bracket using the link in our socials or using the link below. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 113: 2024 Ride Bracket Round 1 Part 1 | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:44:03 | |
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?
Find a blank bracket to fill our for yourself on our socials. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 112: Park Updates- Drones, Fast and Furious, Kong, and DreamWorks Land | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:37:06 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 111: Mardi Gras Food, Ride and Dine, and Food Review with Jon Self | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:20:19 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 110: Mel's, Circus McGurkus, and Food Around Universal with Jon Self | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:52:12 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 109: Mardi Gras 2024 Trip Report- Overview | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:48:08 | |
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! Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 108: Mardi Gras 2024 Pre-Trip | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:29:35 | |
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. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 107: Mardi Gras 2024 Food Menus | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:38:01 | |
Dive into the flavors of Mardi Gras! Join hosts Koby & Hollie as they unveil the park's specialty menus for 2024. Socials, Support the Podcast, and More | |||
| Episode 106: Epic Universe News February 2024 | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:38:52 | |
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