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News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Jul- 2026 -28 July
Universal Orlando Extends Epic Universe Passholder Tickets Into July 2027—but Annual Access Remains Missing
Universal Orlando Passholders can now plan discounted visits to Epic Universe as far ahead as July 2027. That is welcome…
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28 July
Universal Give Epic Universe Annual Pass Update After Major Announcement
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting six weeks of additional discounts, exclusive offerings, and extended lounge access beginning August 15.…
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28 July
Erasing Jurassic Park: Universal Permanently Scraps Another Opening-Day Attraction
For guests who remember Islands of Adventure in its early years, the Jurassic Park of today doesn’t look quite like…
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27 July
Universal Cuts Epic Universe Operating Hours Following Attendance Slowdown
Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to shorten the operating day at its newest theme park, and the timing comes as…
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26 July
Universal Permanently Retires Epic Universe Original, Unveils Major Replacement
Epic Universe has only been open for a little more than a year, but one of the attractions that debuted…
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25 July
Is This the End of the Universal Orlando Vacationing Era?
Universal Orlando Resort has encountered an uncomfortable contradiction: its newest theme park is performing well, but the destination surrounding it…
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25 July
Universal Orlando Tightens Checkpoint Rules: 4 Unexpected Items Now Prohibited for All Guests
Getting through the front gates at Universal Orlando Resort is usually a quick process, but it can slow down in…
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25 July
Epic Universe Permit Reveals Strongest Evidence Yet of Third Dark Universe Ride
Universal Epic Universe’s monsters may be preparing to claim more territory. An Orange County permit connected to the park’s mysterious…
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24 July
Universal Orlando Spreads Harry Potter Celebration Across Three Parks as Lost Continent Disappears
Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter across three theme parks—just as demolition consumes another…
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23 July
Universal Orlando Crowds Signal Pontial Theme Park Issues in 2026
Universal Orlando crowds are thinning in 2026, suggesting potential Central Florida tourism fatigue. Universal Orlando Crowds in 2026 Are Showing…
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23 July
Universal Replaces Original Express Pass System with Alternative at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort has spent decades making Express Pass one of the easiest upgrades for guests to understand. Buy the…
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22 July
After Decades, Universal Orlando Teases Return of Long-Lost Legend in Park
Fans have spent years wondering whether some of Universal Orlando Resort’s most memorable ideas could ever return to the parks.…
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22 July
Halloween Horror Nights 35 Guests Without This Access Could Miss a 4.5-Hour Head Start
Halloween Horror Nights 35 is bringing some major changes for guests who want to get inside the action before the…
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22 July
Universal Silences Rumors, Confirms Popular Gaming Franchise Is Coming to Florida Park
Universal Orlando Resort has officially added another major video game franchise to its growing list of recognizable properties, giving fans…
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22 July
Universal Studios Begins Overhaul of Iconic 1990 Opening Day Landmark
Universal Orlando Resort isn’t finished updating its original theme park. This time, guests don’t even have to enter Universal Studios…
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22 July
Universal Studios Will Require Signed Waivers for First-Ever R-18 Halloween Horror Nights Attraction
Universal Studios Japan is placing its newest Halloween Horror Nights attraction behind a boundary the event has never used before:…
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22 July
VIDEO: Massive Wall Collapses on Universal Orlando Guests
A group of Universal Orlando Resort guests say their visit turned terrifying when a large temporary wall came crashing down…
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22 July
Tesla Is Creeping Into Orlando’s Theme Park Corridor, Pay Attention
Five months ago, Waymo launched driverless cars in Orlando, and a lot of people thought it was a novelty. Then…
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22 July
Universal to Give Back at Least 5 Hours of Vacation Time in the Fall to Millions
Universal Orlando is giving Halloween Horror Nights 35 guests a valuable head start this fall, promising early access to at…
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21 July
Urgent Action Recommended as ‘Harry Potter’ Land Loses Universal Park Millions of Dollars
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has long been considered one of Universal’s crown jewels. Since its debut at Islands…
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