Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast

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The longest running and best podcast exclusively discussing the Universal Orlando Resort.


Meet the Hosts

Lee

I am Lee Mallaby, the owner and creator of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast, the longest running podcast dedicated to Universal Orlando.

I first visited Orlando back in 2004 and completely fell in love with the whole place, but especially Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights.

We have visited Universal Orlando numerous times since then, experiencing most of what Universal has to offer.

I am a huge Harry Potter fan and even have a Dark Mark tattoo.

I enjoy watching soccer, T.V and Movies and playing video games.

Favourite Theme Park Ride:

Jurassic World : Velocicoaster

Favorite Quote:

“Ignorance is not the same as innocence.” - General Amajagh, Batman V Superman : Dawn of Justice

Tracey

I'm Tracey Mallaby, UUOP's Fairy Podmother and chief birthday-wisher. I'm also a co-host on Taste of Universal podcast. A lifelong theme park fan, and a 20 year veteran of Universal Orlando, I love everything from thrills to theming. I'm a huge Halloween Horror Nights fan, but Grinchmas was a tick on the bucket list -- my love for all things Seuss is no secret, and I have the tattoo sleeve to prove it. A future best-selling author and recent university graduate, I have big plans for the blog, and maybe a few other ideas up my sleeve (not the tattoo, the other sleeve).

In the resort I love Port of Entry, Bubba Tubs, Today Cafe Coffee, and interacting with characters and team members. Outside of the parks, I love reading, writing, crochet, kpop, coffee and learning.

Favourite things:

Current ride: Velocicoaster
Past ride: Jaws
Show: Horror Make Up
Drink: Wizard's Brew
Quote: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” - Chief Brody, Jaws
Bonus: Reminding Lee that I've been to USJ...

Chris

I’m Chris Zavala, UUOP co-host and longtime lover of all things Universal. Being a south Florida native, my parents started taking me to the Orlando theme parks as a baby and the habit never stopped! Being a husband, FUNcle, and soon-to-be father, I’m enjoying this new stage of life introducing my Universal Orlando passion to my own family. I also enjoy long walks on the beach…(seriously, I do), button smashing my X-Box controller, and being the grill master/ mixologist in my backyard oasis with friends...

Michelle

I am Michelle Bulmer, owner of Portkey Vacations and co-host of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast as well as Rush of Fear Podcast. I started my journey with UUOP as a sponsor in 2017 and found myself invited to be a regular host in 2020.

I have been visiting Florida theme parks since I was a child in the 80’s, but truly fell in love with Universal as an adult when I began taking my own family. My children have grown up at Universal and I intend to grow old calling it my second home.

I love all things Halloween Horror Nights (hence the creation of Rush of Fear Podcast), Harry Potter, and Marvel. You can find me around the parks sporting my Captain Marvel arm tattoo! Don’t hesitate to say HI if you see me!

Outside of the theme parks, I enjoy hanging with my wife, watching my youngest daughter play softball, and being silly with my oldest daughter wherever we go.

Favorite Theme Park Ride:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Favorite Quote:

“Higher, Further, Faster Baby.” - Captain Marvel

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