Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Aug- 2026 -22 August
Popeye Out, SpongeBob In? Massive Toon Lagoon Retheme Could Transform Universal Orlando
Popeye has been soaking Universal Orlando guests for more than a quarter-century. Still, it’s fair to wonder how much longer…
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22 August
Universal Changes Halloween Horror Nights Access for First Time Since 1991
Universal Orlando Resort has pushed Halloween Horror Nights Stay & Scream deeper into the daytime schedule, with its 2026 process…
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20 August
Orlando Theme Parks Face Yet Another Day of Dangerous Weather
Another day in Orlando, another heat advisory. That has been true for most of this month, and the repetition is…
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20 August
Universal Guests Say Goodbye to Original Studios Archway After 36 Years
Universal Studios Florida’s iconic entrance arch is currently surrounded by scaffolding as painting work continues just days before Halloween Horror…
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19 August
It’s Happening: Universal Set to Darken Hogwarts Castle After Nearly 4 Years of Silence
Universal Orlando Resort is bringing Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle back to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade…
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19 August
Universal’s Dark Universe Expansion Moves From Plans to the Ground
Survey markers have appeared in the undeveloped Dark Universe expansion area behind Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe, giving the…
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19 August
Universal’s Jurassic Park Ride Faces November Deadline as Major Work Continues
The countdown is getting shorter for Universal Orlando Resort to finish one of its longest-running attraction projects of the year.…
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19 August
Universal Under Fire as New Thrill Coaster Locks Out Plus-Size Guests
Universal has a major new attraction nearly ready for its official debut, but the coaster’s early rides aren’t generating excitement…
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19 August
Universal Makes New Fix to Troubled Epic Universe ‘Harry Potter’ Ride
One of Epic Universe’s most impressive attractions has also given Universal plenty to deal with since opening day. Harry Potter…
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18 August
Universal Begins Unexpected Construction at Islands of Adventure Entrance
A new construction project has popped up at Islands of Adventure, and this time, Universal Orlando guests will see it…
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18 August
Universal Orlando Takes 2 Islands of Adventure Rides Away From Guests in 2027
A Universal Orlando vacation can change pretty quickly when one of your favorite rides lands on the refurbishment calendar. Guests…
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18 August
Final Volcano Bay Nights Date Confirmed for This Week
Summer in Central Florida does not end when the calendar says so. Kids head back to school, Halloween merchandise hits…
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17 August
Universal Studios Closes 2 Rides for Good, New Orlando Attraction Already Taking Shape
Universal Studios Florida looks very different than it did just one year ago. Two major rides are now permanently closed,…
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16 August
Universal Orlando Gives Passholders Just 2 Nights to Claim New Exclusive
Universal Orlando is kicking off its 2026 Passholder Appreciation Days with a new collectible, but getting one isn’t as simple…
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15 August
Universal Reopens $400 HHN 35 Premium Scream Night Tickets
Universal Orlando Resort’s HHN 35 Premium Scream Night is available for purchase again after the August 27 event had previously…
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14 August
Step Inside: Disney Debuts Brand-New ‘Simpsons’ Experience at D23
Disney’s $71 billion purchase of major 21st Century Fox assets in 2019 gave the company control of a huge collection…
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13 August
Universal Orlando Keeps Epic Universe Separate From Annual Passes With New $179.99 Event
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders have been waiting to see whether Epic Universe will eventually become part of their regular park…
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13 August
Wiped out After 27 Years: Iconic Universal Islands of Adventure Site Turned to Dust
The Poseidon’s Fury demolition has removed the last recognizable piece of Universal Islands of Adventure’s former temple, leaving a clear…
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13 August
Starting August 15, Universal Annual Passholders Get a New Epic Universe Advantage
Universal Orlando Resort is rolling out another benefit for Annual Passholders, and this one could make it easier to experience…
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12 August
Universal Opens Hollywood Drift to Passholders for 4 Days While Other Guests Wait for Official Debut
Universal Studios Hollywood is giving Annual Passholders a better chance to experience its newest roller coaster, even though the attraction…
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