Universal Orlando Resort has announced new access control measures at its newest theme park, with a focus on how guests enter each themed area. They're testing photo validation for guests entering the four portals around Epic Universe. The ongoing effort, referred to...
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.
Residents of Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire say they have been left in the dark regarding the new Universal Studios Great Britain theme park, set to open in 2031. Those living on Manor Road report minimal direct contact from Universal or local authorities,...
Universal Orlando’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment has officially surpassed 1 million riders, becoming the first attraction at Universal’s new Epic Universe to reach this milestone. The announcement was made in early August 2025, less than three months after the park opened in May. Gregory Hall, the ride’s creative director, confirmed the news in a post celebrating the team’s achievement.
As August rolls in, Universal Orlando Resort has officially entered spooky season. Guests visiting the Orlando park this week are already seeing the transformation take shape as the iconic Halloween Horror Nights event creeps closer. Set pieces, stages, and scare zone props are being installed across Universal Studios Florida — with Central Park turning into a haunting spectacle of jack-o’-lanterns in trees and creepy decor lining the pathways.