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News and updates from one of Disney’s largest competitors, Universal.
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Aug- 2026 -12 August
Man Caught a Fish Inside Islands of Adventure—and There’s a Photo to Prove It.
Of all the things you might expect to see while walking through Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, a guy…
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12 August
Universal Quietly Restores Express to Hagrid’s Coaster for Select Guests
Long waits have become almost part of the experience when visiting Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The popular Islands of…
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12 August
Halloween Horror Nights Expands Beyond the Park for Its 35th Year
Halloween Horror Nights has always had a hard edge. Buy a ticket, walk through the gates at Universal Studios Florida,…
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12 August
Possible Delay Expected for Universal Studios Expansion After Community Rallies Against It
The sound of a 72-mph roller coaster carries differently when homes sit just beyond the studio backlot. For Toluca Lake…
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12 August
Disney World Tourist Zone Swarmed by Deputies After Human Remains Found Off I-Drive
A walk near Walt Disney World recently took a disturbing turn after dark. Two people were making their way through…
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12 August
1.21 Gigawatts! Universal Permanently Closes ‘Fast & Furious’ in 5 Days as Retro Rumors Surge
The countdown has officially reached its final days for Fast & Furious – Supercharged. Universal Studios Florida will permanently close…
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12 August
Universal Orlando Is Offering $40 ‘Dining Plans’ for Select Guests
Universal Orlando Resort guests will soon have a new way to control at least one part of their vacation food…
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11 August
Universal Confirms ‘Obsession’ Joining Halloween Horror Nights Lineup for 2026
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 just picked up another horror property, but this one isn’t arriving in the form guests might…
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11 August
Universal Plans More Government-Mandated Measures for Theme Park After Noise Complaints
Universal Studios Hollywood is not finished modifying the area around Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin…
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11 August
Ranking the 10 Best Roller Coasters at Disney World and Universal Orlando
Orlando has become one of the world’s premier destinations for roller coaster fans. Between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando…
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10 August
Epic Universe Confirms January 25 Ride Closure Ahead of 2027 Vacations
Planning an Epic Universe vacation in early 2027? One attraction will be missing from the lineup for guests visiting during…
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9 August
Is James Bond Getting His Own Stunt Show at Universal UK? Here’s What We Know
Amazon MGM Studios is preparing to relaunch James Bond on the big screen, but the iconic British spy is already…
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8 August
Universal Studios Protects Restricted Access for HHN Guests Who Booked Before August 4
Planning Halloween Horror Nights is already an exercise in controlled panic. Guests compare event dates, haunted-house lineups, admission tiers, and…
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7 August
Universal Revives Beloved 80s Character With Nostalgic New Theme Park Release
Nostalgia continues to play a bigger role at Universal than many fans expected. While the resort keeps expanding with new…
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7 August
Universal Parks Seek to Revive Previously Dead Classic Attractions?
A silent show building is not usually one of the most interesting sights on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot. This…
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7 August
Measles Warning Puts July California Theme Park Visitors on 21-Day Watch
A day at Universal Studios Hollywood is usually remembered in snapshots: the plunge through Jurassic World, a lap around Super…
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6 August
Universal Breaks Its Silence on E.T. Adventure’s Future After 36 Years
For decades, E.T. Adventure has occupied a unique place at Universal Studios Florida. It’s one of the park’s last remaining…
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6 August
After Missing a Key Holiday Tradition, Universal Orlando Finally Expands Christmas at Epic Universe
Epic Universe is getting into the Christmas spirit in a much bigger way this year. Universal Orlando Resort has revealed…
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6 August
New Universal Patent Could Hint at Long-Awaited Classic Monster Ride at Epic Universe
Universal has kept quiet about what could be next for Dark Universe at Epic Universe, but that hasn’t stopped fans…
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6 August
Universal Orlando Resort Confirms Replacements at CityWalk Area
We have spent way too much of this summer discussing trash cans. Not a complaint. Just an accurate summary. Solar-powered…
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