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Review: Entertainment at Universal Orlando

Blues Brother's show in Universal Orlando

Priceless Entertainment Surprises At Universal Orlando

Revised 4/2021
Where can one find performances by The Blues Brothers and Marilyn Monroe, not to mention singing frogs and break-dancers?  As a returning visitor to Universal Orlando, I have experienced some of the professional entertainment that springs up all over the park and was expecting some of the same.  However, I was pleasantly surprised during my most recent visit.
Note: Follow CDC and park guidelines when visiting.  Always wear your face mask when in public.   
Walker & Rebecca Black invited into the Marilyn Monroe dance show inside Universal Orlando

Marilyn woos my hubby.
Photos adorn the walls of my daughter's home, so it's safe to say she's a mega-fan of Marilyn.  Consequently, I took every advantage to get photos of this iconic figure.  The actress playing Ms. Monroe is always in character and a hoot to meet. 
Checking our Universal Studios Florida park map, I found times – and place – where Marilyn and her “Diamond Bellas” would be performing and tugged on my hubby to venture on into “New York”.  There we found an interesting fellow dressed as a 1940’s movie producer frantically pacing the street.  Since we were first “on the set”, he complimented me on my “natural” hairstyle, reassuring me that it would be perfect for the shot, and told my husband that he was glad to see him.  Should we be worried?  Yep.  

Soon, a vintage vehicle arrived carrying Marilyn and a bevy of beautiful women dressed in skimpy sailor uniforms.  Before helping Marilyn out of her car, our producer ushered my hubby into the director chair.  Whoops.  I am the ham of the fam.  He isn’t always so willing to be in the spotlight.  Watch on to see how well he did under pressure.   
Schmooze all you want with Marilyn, but I have a future date with Elwood.
(Video by Elias Alberto Elvir Godoy) 
Wish I had a video of my five seconds of fame, but alas...no.  During a Blue Brother’s performance (awesome!) Jake promised a date with the pretty blond if Elwood sang Rawhide with him.  Of course, I played along.  As an unabashed ham, I couldn’t help myself.   
Hogsmeade: Mega amounts of spirit in this Spirit Rally, Frog songs & more.

On our previous visit, we watched the Hogwarts inspired performances, which I enjoyed immensely.   For this visit, I couldn’t wait to revisit the excitement and I wasn’t disappointed.
Diagon Alley: Tales of Beedle the Bard & Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees
Celestina and her Banshees wowed us again belting out tunes apropos for the setting, like “You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have My Heart," "A Cauldron Full of Hot Strong Love," and "You Charmed the Heart Right Out of Me.”  Celestina chooses an unexpecting man from the crowd to join her in one of her songs.  I had to laugh when my husband sank behind a vendor’s cart when she began looking around for her victim. 
We missed Tales of Beedle and the Bard this trip, but here’s a video from last time. 
Beat Builders & Flying Fish
What is it about men wearing a tool belt?  Or is that just me?  What makes these muscular males different than the average construction worker is what they do with those tools.  The “Beat Builders” use typical building supplies to make incredible music. 
Was that a flying fish?  Yep.  Acrobatic fetes await those who slow down to watch the show.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get a video, but “TouringPlans” did.  The song "Fireball" plays during the show but appears to be muted in this video.   
Street Beats

Music turns me into a dance machine; my body just starts moving.  Still, watching Street Beats confirms that this dance crew has moves I never had and never will.  The music is contagious and their acrobatic breakdancing is topnotch.  During their performance, they choose victims...uh...volunteers from the crowd to participate in a group dance, which makes this show even more fun.  Some had impressive moves.

Schedule of park activities
Note: The map holds the key for the scheduling of most entertainment, but not all.  Ask a vendor in Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade for a schedule of entertainers in that area.  Amazingly, it also includes other areas. 

Due to Covid, things change daily.  To stay up to date with ride closures, etc., download the official Universal Orlando Resort App.

What is your favorite show?

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