Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Sep- 2026 -16 September
Universal Opts for New Dark Ride After Scrapping ‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster Concept
Universal is taking another run at bringing Fast & Furious into its theme parks. The franchise has had a rough…
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16 September
Disney World Ditches Toy Story Land Theme After 8 Years, Will Introduce New Overlay
Toy Story Land is about to look and sound very different. When the 11-acre land opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…
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16 September
Universal Sparks Panic as Hagrid Suddenly Goes Offline Following Kong’s Indefinite Closure
This morning did not go according to plan for some Universal Islands of Adventure guests. One of the park’s biggest…
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16 September
Universal Theme Park Update: 6 New Lands Confirmed, IPs Removed
Universal’s first European theme park is taking shape in Bedford, England, and a new report says the future Universal United…
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15 September
Universal Orlando Could Scrap 4 Major Rides, Clearing Room for Massive Replacements
Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida have a long history of making difficult decisions when older attractions stand in…
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15 September
Ceiling Collapses at Universal Orlando Restaurant While Guests Are Eating
Guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort expect a few surprises during their vacation. Most of those involve rides, characters, or entertainment.…
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15 September
REPORT: Universal Cuts Major Epic Universe Offering Indefinitely
Epic Universe has made another change to its nighttime entertainment lineup. Universal Orlando Resort has historically struggled to build the…
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15 September
Universal Fans Call Out Universal Orlando Resort Over Stranger Things Censorship
Theme park food has quietly become one of the most competitive parts of the seasonal event business. Halloween Horror Nights…
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14 September
Universal Orlando’s New CityWalk Restaurant Opens With Free Food and NSYNC Star
Universal Orlando Resort visitors have another reason to head to CityWalk this September, especially if they’re hungry and happen to…
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14 September
Universal Officially Beats Disney World Again, Claims No. 1 and No. 2 Spots
Disney World has officially lost another round of its growing battle with Universal Orlando. The 2026 Golden Ticket Awards are…
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14 September
Universal Orlando Confirms Damage to 30-Foot-Tall King Kong Animatronic Forced Ride Closure
Nearly three weeks of silence have ended, as Universal Orlando Resort finally confirms what caused Skull Island: Reign of Kong…
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13 September
Universal Orlando Removes Dinosaur From ‘Jurassic Park’ After Nearly a Year
New aerial photography reveals just how extensively Universal Orlando Resort has torn into Jurassic Park River Adventure, offering the clearest…
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13 September
Universal’s King Kong Ride Could Face Major Changes After Extended Shutdown
Something unusual is happening on Skull Island at Universal Orlando Resort. Skull Island: Reign of Kong remains unavailable at Islands…
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13 September
Epic Universe Has a $796 Problem Guests Need to Know About in 2027
Epic Universe will enter its third year of operation in 2027, and by then, plenty of Universal Orlando guests will…
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12 September
Universal Incident Prompts Security Threat During HHN 35
On September 11, 2026, a Halloween Horror Nights 35 fight broke out in the queue for the Hellraiser haunted house…
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12 September
Universal’s Cabana Bay Hotel Goes Into Lockdown, Police Start Interviewing Guests
A late-night stay at Universal Orlando Resort took an unexpected turn this week. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is one…
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12 September
Universal Orlando Theme Park Goes Dark: 67% of Attractions Off-Limits This Fall
Guests heading to Universal Studios Florida for a fall evening may want to check the ride list before making plans.…
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12 September
Universal Orlando Issues Mass Closure Warning: 5 Attractions Offline This October
Universal Orlando Resort will be packed with Halloween activity this October, but returning guests may quickly notice a few familiar…
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12 September
Universal King Kong Attraction Suffers Alleged Fire Damage, Future Uncertain
Universal Orlando’s massive King Kong animatronic may have been damaged in a fire. Skull Island: Reign of Kong has now…
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12 September
Universal Scraps Entire Halloween Horror Nights Experience Mid-Event
Halloween Horror Nights lost one of its biggest live offerings last night. Universal Orlando Resort’s annual Halloween event returned to…
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