Universal
News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Jun- 2026 -2 June
Pokémon Rumors Intensify as Universal Guts Major Islands of Adventure Area
Universal Orlando fans are watching one of Islands of Adventure’s original lands slowly disappear in real time. What started as…
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1 June
Universal Studios Florida Shuts Down 25-Year-Old Attraction for Summer Refurbishment
Universal Orlando Resort may be in the middle of its Epic Universe era, but longtime fans know that some of…
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May- 2026 -30 May
Vacation Costs Rising: Universal Orlando Hotels Restore 5 Fan-Favorite Resort Perks This Summer
Summer travel season has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, and so have the rising vacation costs that come with it.…
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30 May
Universal Studios Florida Confirms 5 Massive Additions for 2026 as Classic “Retro” Returns
Universal Orlando Resort may have opened an entirely new theme park with Epic Universe, but Universal Studios Florida is still…
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30 May
Universal Implements Costly Pay-to-Ride Structure Across Epic Universe, Tacking $240 Premium Onto Park Visits
Universal Orlando Resort finally delivered Epic Universe after years of anticipation, and the park has stayed packed since opening in…
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29 May
Universal Just Unveiled Its Cheapest Theme Park Yet—and Families Are Paying Attention
For years, theme park fans have watched prices climb higher and higher. A family vacation that once felt attainable can…
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29 May
Universal Orlando Guest’s Split-Second Decision May Have Saved a Woman’s Life as Family Looked On
For many theme park fans, a day at Universal Orlando Resort is supposed to be an escape from reality. Guests…
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29 May
Universal Extends Nearly Year-Long ‘Jurassic Park’ Shutdowns for ‘Jurassic World’ Transition
Universal Orlando Resort fans have seen this story play out before. A classic attraction or land remains mostly untouched for…
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29 May
Universal Orlando Visitors in June Are in for Some Unwelcome Surprises
There is nothing more frustrating on a theme park vacation than showing up at a ride you have been looking…
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28 May
Epic Universe Confirms Universal Still Has a Serious Crowd Problem
Universal Orlando finally built the theme park fans spent years dreaming about. Epic Universe opened with enormous expectations, and visually,…
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28 May
Universal’s New Texas Resort Comes With One Major Catch for Families
Universal’s newest theme park project sounds almost perfect for families with younger children. It has Minions. SpongeBob SquarePants. Shrek. Trolls.…
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28 May
Universal Makes Massive Announcement Regarding Its Brand New Theme Park In Texas
Universal just announced the opening date for a brand new theme park in Texas, and the concept behind it is…
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27 May
Universal Fans Believe Epic Universe Annual Passes May Finally Be Getting Closer
For years, being a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder meant something tangible. It meant spontaneity. A quick nighttime ride on Hagrid’s…
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27 May
End of an Era: Universal Quietly Erases Another Piece of Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando fans are watching The Lost Continent disappear right in front of them, and another major piece of the…
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27 May
Universal Quietly Removes One of Its Most Valuable Annual Pass Benefits
Universal Orlando has made a controversial decision that is already creating major backlash among some of its most loyal fans.…
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27 May
1.21 Gigawatts! Universal Studios Florida Confirms ‘Back to the Future’ Return After 20-Year Break
Universal Orlando Resort has found major success with newer franchises over the years, but lately the company has also started…
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27 May
Universal Fans Think a Major Dark Universe Expansion Is Already Beginning Behind the Scenes
For decades, Universal’s classic monsters have lived in a strange place inside theme park culture. They’ve always been iconic. Always…
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26 May
Universal Quietly Admits Defeat on Hagrid’s Motorbike Coaster
Universal Orlando has finally made the kind of announcement many longtime fans suspected was coming sooner or later. Beginning July…
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25 May
Universal Extends ‘Jurassic Park’ Ride Closure Again as 2026 Timeline Slips Further
Universal Orlando Resort guests planning summer trips to Islands of Adventure may want to prepare for a noticeably different Jurassic…
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24 May
Universal Orlando Begins Major Minions Expansion Ahead of New Movie Release
Universal Orlando Resort appears to be launching its next major Minions push as the company introduces brand-new characters from Illumination’s…
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