Universal Orlando Resort has scheduled several ride closures for refurbishment in 2026 affecting both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Recently, Universal has added two more attractions to its list of refurbishments this year: Men in...
The family of a guest who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe has reached a settlement with the company, bringing a legal resolution to one of the most serious incidents in the park’s short history. This Epic Universe incident involved the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster in September.
Is a Universal Cruise Line coming? Recent comments from the incoming Comcast CEO certainly seem to indicate that Disney’s biggest competitor is about to challenge them on land and sea.
For years, fans assumed the DC Universe would remain tied to Six Flags, but a new Bloomberg report suggests the ground may be shifting—and fast. According to sources, Warner Bros. Discovery is now in early talks with multiple operators, including Comcast’s Universal parks division, to explore future DC attractions. If this move progresses, it would mark one of the biggest shake-ups in theme-park licensing in decades, placing DC and Universal in the same sentence for the first time in a very real way.
Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, officially opened to the public on May 22, 2025. While 2025 was the first operating year of the park, 2026 will be the first full year the park is open. If you’re looking to book an Epic Universe vacation and save a little cash along the way, we here at thatparkplace.com have got you covered, as we take a look at the five cheapest times to go to Epic Universe in 2026, along with the most expensive days you may wish to avoid.
Merlin Entertainments and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences announced on December 1, 2025, that a “LEGO Harry Potter”–themed land will be built at the LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort theme park in Günzburg, Germany.
Aerial photographs of Universal Studios Florida reveal that major construction has begun on the site once occupied by Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, even though Universal has not yet announced what the replacement attraction will be.
The Lost Continent at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure Park will soon be a thing of the past.
Universal Destinations & Experiences has released new details about its upcoming Universal Kids Resort, scheduled to open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas. The company says this will be its first theme park designed specifically for families with young children.
Universal Orlando Resort has extended its Annual Passholder benefits for Epic Universe through December 31, 2026, according to updates published on Universal-related announcements and reporting.
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe received significant recognition in the 32nd Annual Thea Awards, according to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). The announcement was made during TEA’s International Mixer held at Epic Universe on November 18, 2025.
Universal has announced its military annual pass offer for 2026 – priced less than half of Disney’s, with fewer blockout dates, and encompassing a longer usage period.
Quietly and without notice, Universal Orlando Resort discontinued its option for 3-park annual passes, which once included admission to the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks, as well as Universal’s water park: Volcano Bay. This comes ahead of the water park’s planned 2026-2027 refurbishment.