Mischief Managers Universal Orlando Podcast
Where theme park magic meets a little bit of mischief. Join Stefanie and Andria as they cover everything happening at Universal Orlando Resort, from breaking news and trip planning, to park updates, Halloween Horror Nights, hidden details, and honest opinions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or planning your next vacation, we’re glad you’re here.Find us on Instagram: @mischiefmanagerspod
Episode #58: HHN 35: Our First House & Scarezone Reactions
In Episode 58, we’re sharing our first impressions of the HHN 35 houses and scarezones. We break down what worked, what surprised us, what didn’t quite hit, and where everything currently lands in our rankings. Plus, which houses are we most excited to go through again, and who has redemption potential?
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Episode #57: Return From the Fog | Was Premium Scream Worth It?
In Episode 57, we’re back from the fog and ready to review our bucket list and take a closer look at our Premium Scream experience. What did we accomplish? What surprised us? And most importantly… was Premium Scream worth it?
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Episode #56: House Hype Lists, Food, and ONE DAY Until Premium Scream
We are officially ONE DAY away from Premium Scream Night and opening weekend of Halloween Horror Nights 35! In this episode, we rank all 10 HHN 35 houses on our House Hype Lists, dive into the newly announced food offerings, and share what we are most excited to eat, drink, and experience when we hit the fog.
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Episode #55: Premium Scream Weekend: High Threats, High Stakes
In this episode, we unveil our Premium Scream Weekend itinerary for HHN 35 at Universal Orlando. We’re breaking down our high-threat, high-stakes game plan for making the most of the event, from houses and scare zones to food, drinks, strategy, and everything in between.
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Episode #54: HHN35 Updates: Everything We Know So Far
Halloween Horror Nights 35 is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in HHN history, and in this episode, we're breaking down the latest announcements, rumors, and speculation surrounding this year's event.
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Episode #53: Listener Feedback | Hot Takes, Tips, Tricks & Epic Fails
This week, we're handing the mic over to you! In Episode 53, we're diving into listener feedback and sharing some of your hottest takes, favorite tips and tricks, and the unforgettable fails that prove we're all learning as we go.
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Episode #52: HHN Updates and Trip Bucket List
In this week's episode, we cover the latest Halloween Horror Nights updates, share what's on our upcoming trip bucket list, and hear from our special correspondent with an on-the-ground report from the parks.
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Episode #51: Wizarding World Truel
It's Wizarding World showdown time! In Episode 51, we're comparing our favorite rides, food, shops, and experiences to see which magical world comes out on top.
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Episode #50: 50 Things We Love About Universal Orlando
For our 50th episode, we’re celebrating with 50 things we absolutely love about Universal Orlando.
Also... attempts were made to post this as our very first full video episode on YouTube. Unfortunately that footage is not going to see the light of day at the moment. Maybe never.
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Episode #49: HHN Spec Map Review: Scare Zones, Houses & Lore Explained
Halloween Horror Nights hype season is officially here! In this episode, we are breaking down the latest HHN spec map and sharing our thoughts on the rumored scare zones, houses, and hidden lore connections that could shape this year’s event.
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Episode #48: Premium Hotel Showdown
In this episode, we’re ranking Universal Orlando’s three premier hotels: Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, to see which one comes out on top!
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Episode #47: Final Trip Review: Food, Highlights & What We’d Do Differently
In Episode 47, we’re wrapping up our latest Universal Orlando trip with our final trip review covering the food we tried, the highlights that stood out, and what we’d do differently next time.
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Episode #46: Back from the Bayou: Mardi Gras Trip Recap
We’re back! After a brief hiatus, we’re breaking down our full Mardi Gras experience and catching up on all the latest from Universal Orlando.
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Episode #45: Inside Our Universal Orlando Itinerary: Big Plans, Big Risks
In this episode, we review our itinerary including the new experiences we're hoping to try, what we're most excited about, the questions we still need answered once we're in the parks, and the potential threats that could throw our plans off track.
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Episode #44: Ask the Mischief Managers- Listener Questions
You asked, we answered. Listener questions take over as we dive into Universal planning tips, ride strategies, Disney comparisons, and a few personal park confessions along the way.
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Episode #43: Ultimate 2026 Mardi Gras Food Menu
In this episode, we are drafting the ultimate 2026 Mardi Gras food game plan at Universal Orlando Resort, to land on a prioritized menu we can realistically eat our way through during Mardi Gras!
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Episode #42: If We Ran Universal Orlando
In this episode, we imagine a world where we run Universal Orlando Resort with unlimited resources. What would we change, expand, fix, or reinvent? Episode 42 is all about rethinking what Universal could be at its absolute best, while still staying true to what makes it Universal.
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Episode #41: What is Worse than Fast and Furious Supercharged?
What’s worse than Fast & Furious Supercharged? Apparently, a lot! In this episode, we each bring 15 Universal Orlando experiences and ranked them against the ultimate benchmark of disappointment.
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Episode #40: 2025 Year in Review
In Episode 40, we’re taking a look back at 2025. We talk through the trips, the memories, what we learned, and wrap it up by sharing our goals for next year, both personally and for the podcast.
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Episode #39: Second Annual Park Awards
We are back with our second annual Mischief Managers Best of Universal Orlando Park Awards! This year, things get even more interesting as Epic Universe officially joins Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Tune in to find out which winners earn eternal glory!
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Episode #38: "Would You Rather...?" 2025 Edition
In this episode, we’re back with our annual round of "Would You Rather" at Universal Orlando Resort! We’ve each prepared a set of questions the other hasn’t seen, so you’ll hear our real reactions as we talk through the unusual. Tune in and play along with us!
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Episode #37: Battle Royale Part 2
Round two of our Battle Royale sets Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios against each other in shows, rides, theming, and overall value. The final result may surprise you!
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Episode #36: Battle Royale Part 1
It's time for our first ever Battle Royale between Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios. This round, we’re breaking down restaurants, park layout, and hotel access. Will vibes or logic reign superior? Tune in to find out!
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Episode #35: Final HHN34 Trip Review- Trip MVPs & Lessons Learned
In this episode, we’re wrapping up our final HHN 34 trip review with our trip MVPs, favorite moments, and a few lessons learned along the way.
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Episode #34: HHN FOMO
We’re halfway through Halloween Horror Nights 34, and the HHN FOMO is real! In this episode, we’re comparing last year’s theming, houses, and scare zones to this year’s lineup to see what makes for the ultimate Horror Nights event.
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Episode #33: Our EPIC Double Take
Episode 33 is here, and we’re talking all things Epic Universe! We had a hotel preview back in April, but this was our first true visit, with one standard park day and one day as VIPs. Did it live up to the hype? Was VIP worth it? Let’s get into it.
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Episode #32: Our HHN 2025 Experience Review
We’re back from Orlando and diving straight into all things Halloween Horror Nights! In this episode, we share what lived up to the hype (and what didn't) in a full recap of our HHN experiences.
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Episode #31: HHN Trip Itinerary and Final Thoughts Before Leaving
It's trip day (!!) and in this episode, we're walking you through our Halloween Horror Nights itinerary as well as our most hyped experiences. Follow along with us as we gear up for one of the spookiest events of the year!
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Episode #30: Halloween Horror Nights Hype Lists
In this episode, we’re diving into all the scare zones, shows, experiences & houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando this year, and locking in our hype list rankings!
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Episode #29: Halloween Horror Nights Tips & Tricks
In this episode, we are breaking down everything you need to know before heading into the fog at Halloween Horror Nights!
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Episode #28: One Year Podcast-iversary!
It's our podcast-iversary and we are celebrating one year of managing mischief! In this episode, we chat about what’s new in the parks, reflect on our favorite moments, how things have changed, and what’s next.
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Episode #27: April Trip Review: Round 2 w/ Special Guests
In this episode, for the first time ever, we're joined by special guests to help us recap our April trip to Universal Orlando! Hear their highlights, hilarious moments, and honest takes in this lively part two.
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Episode #26: Halloween Horror Nights: What We Know (So Far)
Halloween Horror Nights announcement season is here, and we’re breaking down all the latest rumors, fan theories, and confirmed house announcements at Universal Orlando. Let the spooky season begin!
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Episode #25: April Trip Review: Round 1
We’re back with a review of our latest Universal Orlando trip. This time, we’re chatting about all the little things we didn’t get to in earlier episodes including random moments, last-minute thoughts, and lessons learned for next trip!
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Episode #24: Universal Orlando Trip Dining Experience Review
In this episode, we are recapping our dining experiences from our most recent trip. Plus, a few long-standng food debates are finally put to rest... Kind of.
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Episode #23: Epic Universe Preview
**Spoiler Alert!** In this episode, we discuss our Epic Preview experience! Tune in to hear about what we saw, what excited us, and what still has us wondering.
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Episode #22: April Trip Itinerary Review and Epic Universe Hype
In this episode, we are diving into all the details of our upcoming trip to Universal Orlando- including the possibility of an early preview at Epic Universe!
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Episode #21: Everything We Know About Epic Universe So Far
In this episode, we’re breaking down all the latest news, leaks, and official announcements about Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s upcoming mega-park opening in 2025!
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Episode #20: Tips & Tricks for First-Time Universal Orlando Visitors
In this episode, we’re diving into all the essential tips and tricks you need to know before heading to Universal Studios Orlando for the first time! From navigating the park efficiently and avoiding long lines, to insider hacks on maximizing your time and budget, we've got everything you need to get the most out of your visit!
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Episode #19: Hogsmeade vs. Diagon Alley
In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure, and Diagon Alley in Universal Studios. We will rank the lands based on different categories and assign lightning bolts to determine which Wizarding World wins!
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