Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Jan- 2026 -1 January
Devastating Blow for Guests: Record-Breaking Cold Forces Park Closures as Animatronics Freeze
Central Florida theme parks were frozen in time as animatronics stopped functioning and parks closed, leading to vacations being disrupted.…
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1 January
Universal Orlando Cuts 8 Fan-Favorite Attractions From the Lineup in 2026
Universal Orlando Resort is heading into 2026 with a quieter kind of shakeup. There’s no big announcement banner and no…
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Dec- 2025 -31 December
Universal Orlando Braces for “Hazardous” Crowd Conditions
New Year’s Eve always feels different at a theme park. Sound carries farther. Walkways shrink. Time speeds up as midnight…
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30 December
Universal Targets a Market Disney Has Ruled for Decades With NEW 2026 Debut
Universal isn’t easing into its next chapter. It’s stepping forward deliberately—and the ripple effect is impossible to ignore. For decades,…
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30 December
Universal Issues New Update on Future of Horror Make-Up Show
Universal Orlando Resort has released a new update regarding the future of one of its longest-running live attractions, and for…
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29 December
Universal Orlando Announces Iconic Attraction Has Just One Week Remaining
Universal doesn’t usually let moments like this sneak up on guests. Big changes often come with long goodbyes, farewell merchandise,…
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29 December
Universal Orlando Starts Early Construction on NEW Roller Coaster
Universal Orlando Resort doesn’t always need a press release to signal what’s coming next. Sometimes, the clearest clues show up…
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29 December
Universal Guests Report “Terrifying” Scene on a High-Speed Coaster, and the Viral Footage Has Lawyers Paying Attention
A viral yet horrifying video has been released showing an autistic person riding a Universal Orlando Resort ride that is…
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28 December
Universal Just Beat Out Disney in This Major Accomplishment
Central Florida’s theme park landscape remains packed during the final stretch of the holiday season. Visitors are flooding into both…
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27 December
Epic Universe Put Universal on Top, But the Aftermath Is Messy
Epic Universe arrived with massive expectations, and somehow, it met them. Guests leave impressed by the park’s scale, attention to…
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27 December
What’s Universal Building Now? 20-Acre Project Breaks Ground, and It’s Officially Not a Theme Park
In Universal Orlando Resort news, a third expansion is coming in 2026, bringing 20 acres of new land to the…
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25 December
Universal’s Epic Universe Quietly Unveils Exclusive One-Night-Only Experience
Universal Orlando Resort decided to wrap up the year with a surprise no one had on their bingo card. Guests…
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25 December
Guest Exposes Hidden Area on Popular ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Park Ride
Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most immersive theme park experiences ever created. Fans of…
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23 December
Universal Visit Gets More Expensive, Guests Face up to $80 Charge
Universal guests are accustomed to rising costs, but a new change at the company’s Hollywood park shifts part of that…
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23 December
Universal’s Legendary ‘Jurassic Park’ Ride Faces Nearly Year-Long Closure
Universal Orlando Resort has spent the last several years in constant motion. New attractions, major expansions, and long-term plans have…
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23 December
Beloved Universal Orlando Attraction Is Quietly Shutting Its Doors in 2026
There’s a certain comfort that comes from knowing some things at a theme park will always be there. You don’t…
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22 December
Disney vs Universal in 2026: 7 Differences Fans Are Wrestling With
The long-running rivalry between Disney and Universal has always been part of the fun. Fans compare rides, debate hotels, and…
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22 December
Stardust Racers Encounters a Delay Tied to an Unusual Incident
Theme park delays usually come with familiar explanations. Weather rolls in. A sensor needs resetting. A train pauses longer than…
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22 December
Universal’s Volcano Bay Incident Escalates After Guest Defecates During Police Questioning
An incident at Universal Orlando Resort has resurfaced after a video of the aftermath hit social media. Florida’s theme parks…
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20 December
‘Harry Potter’ Fails To Connect With Universal Guests, Park Loses $213 Million
One of Universal’s newest theme parks was meant to cement the company’s global ambitions. Instead, recent financial results have exposed…
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