Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Feb- 2026 -10 February
Universal Orlando Forced to Pause King Kong Ride Operations Repeatedly
Universal Orlando is no stranger to ride downtime. Theme parks run on complicated systems, and when you combine moving vehicles,…
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9 February
Universal Adds Security Patrols as Mardi Gras Tradition Sparks Safety Concerns
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras event is supposed to feel carefree. It’s loud, colorful, and packed with the kind of chaos…
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8 February
Universal’s Stardust Racers Experiences Another Malfunction After 2025 Fatality
Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe suffered yet another operational disruption on Sunday, adding to a troubling pattern of technical…
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8 February
Universal Orlando Debuts a Surprise Meet and Greet for a Limited Time
Universal Orlando Resort is doing what it does best right now: turning a seasonal event into something that feels like…
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7 February
‘You’ve Been Warned’: Visitors Given Heads up About Super Bowl Sunday at Universal Orlando
There’s something uniquely magical about arriving at a theme park on a weekend morning. The anticipation. The music drifting through…
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7 February
Universal Orlando Signals Major Progress Toward Pokémon Expansion
Universal has crossed an important line with Pokémon. This time, it isn’t speculation or hopeful guessing based on permits and…
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7 February
Pokémon Is Out: Harry Potter Is in as Top Contender for Universal Studios Land Replacement
For decades, the promise of theme parks has been simple and powerful: step through the gates, and the real world…
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7 February
Universal Reveals 17 Rides Are Off-Limits for “Plus-Size” Guests
Universal Orlando Resort has made a name for itself by going big. The rides are faster, louder, and more intense…
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7 February
Sorry, Universal Orlando Guests: You Can’t Order Your Starbucks at This Location
When guests plan a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, they aren’t just planning rides. They’re planning rhythms. The early-morning walk…
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6 February
Universal Studios Fails To Open; Guests Left Stranded Outside Gates for Hours
The magic of Central Florida’s theme parks is built on expectation. Guests wake up before dawn, plan their days down…
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6 February
5 Ways Walt Disney World Still Quietly Crushes Universal Orlando
Disney vs Universal has become one of the biggest theme park rivalries of all time, and honestly, fans treat it…
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6 February
Universal Orlando Destroys Entire Park Section, New Ride Details Surface
Universal Orlando Resort has been making changes lately that don’t feel normal, even by theme park standards. This isn’t the…
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6 February
Universal Orlando Confirms Epic Universe Overhaul After Major Capacity Dip
Epic Universe was built to be Universal Orlando Resort’s most significant statement yet. A brand-new theme park designed to shake…
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6 February
Universal Orlando No Longer Accepting Currency as Form of Payment for Park Entrance
Theme parks are built on promises. Promises of escape, of ease, of carefully curated magic where the real world melts…
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5 February
Universal Orlando Is Challenging EPCOT With a Major Festival-Style Event
Universal Orlando just made a move that feels impossible to ignore. For years, EPCOT has basically owned “festival season” in…
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5 February
Universal Orlando Guests Mourn End of Iconic Land as New Replacements Emerge
Something is changing at Universal Orlando Resort, and fans can already feel it. This isn’t one of those updates that…
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4 February
Both Universal Orlando and Disney World Close Down an Entire Park: Here’s Why
The magic of a Central Florida vacation is built on a promise: sunshine, warmth, and a temporary escape from winter.…
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4 February
Epic Universe Triggers Backlash After Half the Park’s Rides Suddenly Go Dark for Weeks
Universal Orlando Resort launched Epic Universe in May 2025 with one goal: to prove they could build a theme park…
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4 February
This Orlando Theme Park Is Hitting the Super Bowl With a Major Announcement
Universal Orlando Resort has released its 2026 Super Bowl commercial featuring a heartwarming story about two brothers visiting the theme…
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2 February
Guest Strips Naked on Universal Studios Tour, Forcing Park to Comp Riders
The World-Famous Studio Tour is usually one of the calmest experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests board the tram expecting…
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