Hurricane Isaias is not headed for Walt Disney World, but it is helping keep the resort soaked. The storm is aimed at the northern Gulf Coast, hundreds of miles from the parks. In Central Florida, a stalled front and deep tropical moisture will keep showers and storms...
At the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, Universal’s recently opened theme park, Epic Universe, earned several honors, including Best Dark Ride for its much heralded Monster’s Unchained attraction. This marked a significant change, as Epic Universe overtook Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which had previously dominated the category.
When Universal Studios announced its plans to build a £5 billion theme park in Bedfordshire, UK, one question dominated the headlines: would Harry Potter be part of it? For millions of fans across Europe, the idea of stepping into the Wizarding World without having to fly to Orlando or Hollywood was the ultimate dream. But new reporting suggests that dream has hit a snag.
Universal Parks has announced the launch of a new dining option tied to its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. The newly introduced Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass offers guests a prepaid meal package designed to enhance their food experience during the event.
Universal Orlando Resort has expanded its Express Pass offering at Epic Universe to include two major attractions that had previously been excluded. As of August 22, 2025, Mine‑Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are now eligible for Express Pass use.
Halloween at Universal Orlando is known for big scares, elaborate sets, and headline-grabbing houses. But this year’s most extreme Halloween Horror Nights addition, based on the cult slasher Terrifier, made headlines on its very first preview night for all the wrong reasons.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the return of Volcano Bay Nights, a limited-capacity, after-hours event at its Volcano Bay water theme park. The event will be held each Friday from September 5 through October 31, 2025, and features access to select attractions, food and beverage offerings, and live entertainment.
Universal Destinations & Experiences has revealed that more than 18,000 people have expressed interest in job opportunities related to its planned theme park in Bedfordshire, England. Approximately 80% of these applicants are from Bedford and its surrounding areas, showing strong local engagement with the project.
Universal Orlando Resort has recently updated its employee benefits program to include complimentary admission to its newest theme park, Epic Universe. This adjustment grants Team Members the ability to visit the park without paying for entry, expanding employee access to one of the resort’s latest developments. The change represents a notable enhancement of the perks provided to staff, allowing them to experience the new park firsthand.
Universal Orlando Resort’s latest theme park, Epic Universe, is projected to generate approximately $2 billion for the Central Florida economy during its first year of operation. This comes from a study led by economist Dr. Sean Snaith from the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.
Universal Orlando Resort has introduced a new approach to its “Stay & Scream” early‑entry offering for Halloween Horror Nights 34, which runs from August 29 through November 2, 2025. The revised system, confirmed on August 9, 2025, shifts away from holding areas toward a wristband‑based system designed to offer greater flexibility.
Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength as it moves westward across the eastern Atlantic. As of August 13th, Erin was located east of the Leeward Islands and moving westward towards the Florida coast,...
With back-to-school season upon us, Universal fans are already speculating about what the newly opened Epic Universe may do for Halloween. Universal’s Dark Universe land within Epic has emerged as a natural fit for Halloween-themed festivities.