Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Oct- 2026 -13 October
Universal Replaces Portions of Toon Lagoon, Cuts Ride Hours at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort continues making major changes across its theme parks, and another longtime area of Islands of Adventure is…
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13 October
Universal Orlando Shuts Down 4 Islands of Adventure Attractions, Extends Major Closure
Universal Orlando Resort visitors have several upcoming closures to keep on their radar, especially if they’re planning a vacation during…
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10 October
Universal Studios Reveals Closure Plans for Iconic ‘Waterworld’ Attraction
Universal Studios is preparing to close one of its most popular stunt shows. WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular first…
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10 October
Universal HHN 2027 Rumors: Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Gremlins Eyed
Universal Orlando Resort may be looking toward two recognizable properties for Halloween Horror Nights 2027, but the rumored lineup comes…
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10 October
Disney World vs. Universal Orlando: Who Actually Wins the Halloween War?
Halloween can turn a Florida vacation into one of the most memorable trips of the year. It can also become…
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10 October
Universal Orlando Introduces Major ‘Stranger Things’ Change as Guest Interest Falters
Universal Orlando Resort’s latest Stranger Things offering isn’t getting quite the reception fans may have expected. Few Netflix series have…
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10 October
Universal Announces Return of Year-Long Horror Experience
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that its longtime Horror Make-Up Show will return to Universal Studios Florida with a major…
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9 October
Universal Issues New Update on Shuttered Jurassic Park River Adventure Attraction
Universal Orlando Resort has delivered disappointing news for Jurassic Park fans. The resort has undergone considerable changes in recent years,…
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9 October
Universal Studios Hollywood Gives Away Free HHN Express Passes Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Universal Studios Hollywood reportedly surprised Halloween Horror Nights guests with free Express Passes on Thursday, October 8, 2026, offering an…
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8 October
Universal Prepares for Major Crowd Surge That Could Disrupt Vacation Plans
Editorial status: The official 2026 Hollywood event guide confirms a November–December holiday season, but the exact dates and details of…
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8 October
Universal Orlando Set to Open Reservations for Popular Attraction Any Day Now
Something big could be coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s reservation system, and families planning Christmas vacations should pay attention. Every…
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8 October
Disney World Confirms Major Expedition Everest Changes, Guests Already Feeling Impact
Guests heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom are discovering that one of the park’s biggest attractions isn’t operating quite the way…
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7 October
Epic Universe Permits Reveal 95,748-Square-Foot Project Near Ministry of Magic
New construction permits tied to Universal Epic Universe are sharpening the picture of what could be the next major addition…
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7 October
Universal Orlando Announces Major October Closures Across Multiple Parks
October vacations at Universal Orlando Resort are coming with a few important catches this year. While Halloween Horror Nights is…
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7 October
Universal Orlando Ride Ban: Why Adults Can No Longer Experience One Attraction
At Universal Orlando Resort, adults often find themselves excluded from one attraction in particular – Pteranodon Flyers. Located in the…
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6 October
Universal Orlando Issues Urgent Warning, Guests Told To Prepare for Resort-Wide Delays
Orlando’s latest stretch of severe weather is starting to affect theme park operations. Central Florida entered Tuesday under another unsettled…
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6 October
Ranking Universal Orlando’s 11 Hotels, and How Price Changed Everything
Universal Orlando Resort now has 11 hotels competing for your vacation dollars, and ranking them gets complicated very quickly On…
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5 October
Universal Clears 27-Year-Old Islands of Adventure Land for Mysterious Replacement
Something big appears to be happening inside Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando Resort has continued making changes around Lost Continent,…
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3 October
Epic Universe Fireworks Return After Weeks-Long Celestial Goodnight Disruption
Universal Epic Universe’s nighttime spectacular is whole again. Epic Universe fireworks returned to Universal Celestial Goodnight on October 1 after…
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2 October
The First Ride of Your Disney Vacation Just Got a $253 Million Upgrade at Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport, better known as MCO, opened upgraded Gate Link tram service to Gates 100-129 on Thursday, October 1.…
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