Universal Orlando Resort is heading back to Hawkins one last time with a Stranger Things experience at Halloween Horror Nights 35. Universal officially announced that Stranger Things 5, the fifth and final season of Netflix's blockbuster series, will be featured as an...
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced that Epic Universe will debut its first major nighttime fireworks spectacular on July 7, giving guests a new reason to stay in the park after dark. The new show, titled Universal Celestial Goodnight, will transform...
Central Florida is experiencing a heat wave that will affect outdoor conditions at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Forecast models indicate this warm pattern will continue through June 20, 2026, with afternoon highs generally in the low to mid-90s...
As Disney World and Universal Orlando continue their annual Pride Month celebrations throughout June, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring June 2026 "Faith and Family Month in Florida," highlighting a dramatically different vision for how...
How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Academy is currently open in Philadelphia. The experience is located at the Comcast Technology Center in Center City, inside the Universal Sphere. This dome-based immersive theater space gives fans a chance to train with their favorite...
Epic Universe has sold more than 500,000 mac and cheese cones during the park’s first year of operation, according to remarks shared by a culinary representative at a public anniversary event in May 2026. The figure was presented during celebrations marking one year...
Recent construction filings tied to Universal Orlando Resort have renewed attention on potential future development at Epic Universe. The focus centers on a set of permits that some observers associate with a possible addition in the Dark Universe area that may point...
Universal Orlando Resort introduced a new Captain Cacao character experience at Epic Universe on May 22 for its one-year anniversary. The meet-and-greet quickly drew large crowds in Celestial Park, with many guests reporting waits of more than an hour during parts of...
Universal Destinations & Experiences has launched a Universal $10 million UCF program in partnership with the University of Central Florida. The initiative is designed to prepare students for careers in themed entertainment, hospitality, and experience design. It...
Orlando tourism in 2025 showed a general increase according to reports from Visit Orlando, the city’s official tourism marketing organization. With 76.7 million visitors in 2025, Orlando celebrated its highest number of visitors, as well as being the United States's...
Universal Orlando Resort appears to be testing a "open hub" access model for Celestial Park at Universal Epic Universe as part of a recently announced third-party event. Recent developments suggest the company may allow limited entry into the park’s central hub area...
Rumors about the Mystic Fountain possibly closing this week continue to spread at Universal Islands of Adventure. Although Universal Orlando has not confirmed the reported closure date, Annual Passholder groups and cast have shared the rumor. Several theme park news...
The Universal Horror Make-Up Show is closing May 12, 2026, at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Orlando has described the project as a planned reworking of the long-running attraction. The company has not released full details about the scope of the update. A...