The roller coaster Stardust Racers at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe resumed operations on March 25, following an extended closure that began in February. The reopening followed several schedule adjustments and weeks of inspection and maintenance work. Universal...
In a stunning about-face, Walt Disney World is slashing ticket prices for Florida residents this summer, offering a deal that hasn’t been seen in years. With prices dropping as low as $60 per day, it’s clear that Disney is scrambling to maintain its grip on the local market just as Universal’s Epic Universe prepares to make its grand debut.
Big changes are coming to Universal’s Volcano Bay—both in terms of technology and closing operations. The tropical-themed water park, known for its innovative TapuTapu wearable system and virtual queue approach, is doing away with both, and taking a seasonal breather for major updates.
As the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe approaches on May 22, 2025, anticipation is building for what promises to be a transformative addition to Central Florida’s tourism landscape. This marks the first major theme park opening in Florida since 1999, signaling a significant expansion in the region’s entertainment offerings. It now appears that Universal Studios will utterly transform the theme park industry in less than a month, and not just for Florida… but perhaps for the entire world.
One of the most puzzling omissions from Universal Studios’ newly announced UK theme park is arguably its most globally recognized franchise: Harry Potter. With a 476-acre resort now confirmed for Bedfordshire, just an hour north of London, and concept art revealing lands potentially tied to Jurassic Park, Shrek, and Back to The Future, fans were quick to notice what wasn’t there—and that’s Hogwarts.
The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...
The DeLorean may be revving up for another Back To The Future Universal adventure—this time in Bedfordshire.
Universal Studios’ upcoming UK theme park project just got a lot more interesting thanks to a newly discovered trademark filing for Back to the Future in the United Kingdom. The application, filed in late December 2024 and entered into the UK register in March 2025, specifically includes theme park attraction and live show services under Class 41.
Central Florida once had a rock-solid reputation as the top international destination for U.K. tourism. But that’s beginning to crack just as Universal’s ambitious new theme park project, Epic Universe, prepares to open its gates next month.
New data from VisitFlorida reveals that just 1.1 million tourists from the U.K. visited Florida in 2024, down 1% from the previous year and a steep 14.8% decline from pre-health crisis highs in 2019. That’s a troubling trend for the Sunshine State, especially considering that British travelers are the second-largest group of international visitors, trailing only Canada.
Walt Disney World has just unveiled a new summer hotel discount for Disney+ subscribers that feels less like a celebration and more like a signal flare on two fronts.
Starting June 29 through July 31, 2025, Disney+ subscribers can book rooms at select Disney Resorts for as low as $99 per night. But behind the magical marketing lies something more serious: Disney is scrambling to retain its grip on family vacations as Universal’s Epic Universe prepares to dominate the summer travel season.
While Universal Studios only recently announced its plans to open a massive 476-acre theme park resort in the United Kingdom by 2031, a new discovery has fans buzzing—and it’s all about Halloween. As it turns out, Universal trademarked the name “Halloween Horror Nights” in the UK back in 2022, About two and a half years before the official reveal of the resort. The move has some wondering: was Universal laying the groundwork for their British invasion much earlier than anyone realized?
Universal Studio's new Epic Universe theme park is indeed incredible. It eclipses, by far, anything Disney has to offer. But thoughts that Disney could begin building a response for the next five years may all be dashed away by the new Chinese tariffs. For Bob Iger,...
In a game-changing move for global tourism, Universal Studios has officially announced plans to build its first-ever European resort in Bedfordshire, England. The ambitious 476-acre development, located just an hour north of London, is scheduled to open by 2031 and promises to redefine theme park experiences across the continent.
In June of 2024, Danny Elfman—the legendary talent behind classic spooky soundtracks like The Nightmare Before Christmas and the original 1989 Batman—was announced as the composer for Universal Studios’ Dark Universe. He finally shared his thoughts on the matter earlier this March.