Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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May- 2026 -14 May
Universal Put Its Foot Down on Halloween Horror Nights Rules Fans Need to Pay Attention
Halloween Horror Nights starts August 28 at Universal Studios Florida, and if you are planning to attend this year, there…
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13 May
Classic Jurassic Park Ride Roars Back to Life at Universal Orlando After Long Closure
For longtime fans of Universal Orlando Resort, some attractions are more than just rides. They become part of a guest’s…
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13 May
Universal Orlando Signals Major Holiday Season Push With New 2026 Casting Call
Universal Orlando may still be in summer mode right now, but behind the scenes, the resort is already preparing for…
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13 May
Universal Orlando Restores Iconic Harry Potter Landmark After Guest Complaints
For weeks, something felt off inside Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure. The music still played through the streets. Guests…
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13 May
Universal Just Launched Something That Could Reshape the Entire Theme Park Industry
Universal just made a move that has nothing to do with a new ride, land, or park. It has everything…
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12 May
Universal Is Building One Of Its Most Exciting New Coasters, and the Progress Is Undeniable
Rip Ride Rockit closed on August 17, 2025. Demolition started three days later. By late October, the coaster was completely…
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12 May
Universal Orlando Update: 36 Year Old Opening Day Staple Officially Closes Its Doors Today
Universal Studios Florida has spent decades reinventing itself. What started as a movie-themed park filled with practical effects and behind-the-scenes…
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11 May
Epic Universe Guest Detained After Alleged Theft Sparks Chase Across Universal Park
Epic Universe may be filled with dragons, Nintendo characters, wizards, and massive new attractions, but behind all the excitement, Universal…
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11 May
Universal Studios Florida Attraction Closed in May Now Expected To Stay Dark Into 2027
Universal Studios Florida is about to lose one of its most recognizable attractions for a long stretch of time, and…
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10 May
Universal Orlando Live Show Turns Unpredictable After Animal Actor Breaks From Routine
Live entertainment at theme parks always comes with a little unpredictability, but guests at Universal Orlando recently got far more…
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10 May
Helios Grand Hotel Prices Crash Nearly $600 After Epic Universe Boom Peaks
Last year, booking a room at Universal Helios Grand Hotel felt almost impossible unless you were willing to spend an…
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9 May
REPORT: Universal to Unexpectedly Close Opening Day Attraction Forever Next Week
The oldest parts of Universal Orlando are disappearing piece by piece. Universal Orlando Resort opened Islands of Adventure in 1999…
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9 May
‘Jaws’ and ‘Back to the Future’ Return? Universal Orlando Eyes Massive Move to Replace ‘Simpsons’ Land
Universal Orlando may be nearing a major decision that could reshape one of its most recognizable areas. A long-standing licensing…
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7 May
Universal Permanently Closes Jurassic Park Restaurant for Massive 2027 Overhaul
Guests visiting Universal Islands of Adventure this summer may want to make one more stop inside Jurassic Park before a…
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7 May
The Most Awarded Theme Park Restaurant in Orlando Is Getting Demolished by Universal
There is a sign in front of Mythos Restaurant at Universal’s Islands of Adventure that has been there for years.…
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5 May
Universal Orlando Drops $274 Opening Weekend Rate for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Something unusual is happening at Universal Orlando—and it’s catching the attention of fans who follow pricing trends closely. Right as…
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5 May
Universal Extends Jurassic Park Ride Closure Just Weeks Before Summer
It was supposed to be a short wait. Now, it’s starting to feel like something more. Guests visiting Islands of…
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5 May
Major Policy Shift: Universal Confirms Restrictions for Mario Kart and Stardust Racers This Summer
Universal Orlando Resort is heading into a summer that feels a little different this time around. As Epic Universe prepares…
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5 May
Major Summer Cut: 27-Year-Old Universal Orlando Experience Goes Dark May 26
A long day at Universal Orlando Resort hits differently once the Florida heat starts to settle in. The kind of…
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3 May
It’s Really Happening: Universal Confirms Closure of One of Its Oldest Attractions
For a lot of Universal Studios Florida fans, there are certain experiences that feel like they’ve always been there. You…
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