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...
The competition for Florida tourist dollars continues, and Universal is considering another plan to pull guests to them from Disney. Universal Orlando Resort is exploring the possibility of offering a discounted annual pass to current Walt Disney World Resort...
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...
Universal Orlando Resort has extended the temporary closure of the Stardust Racers roller coaster for the third time, at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The attraction will now remain closed through April 5, 2026. If the current schedule holds, the ride...
Universal Destinations & Experiences is preparing to celebrate the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a slate of limited-time experiences across its parks, including a special appearance from one of Nintendo’s most beloved characters. As part of...
A new report out of Puck News suggests that Paramount Global may be exploring a surprising new direction for its Hollywood real estate following its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — and it could involve building a Paramount WB theme park. According to...
NBCUniversal has revised a press release to remove wording that suggested Universal Epic Universe was about to go through an expansion. Still, many fans aren't buying it and expect more additions on the horizon. The park, part of Universal Orlando Resort in Florida,...
Officials in Florida have released new information this week about the proposed underground transit project linked to Universal Orlando Resort and Elon Musk. The Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Community Development District Board in Orange County voted on Feb. 11...
Officials from the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District voted on Feb. 11 to begin contract negotiations with The Boring Company, the tunnel construction firm founded by Elon Musk, for a proposed transit system intended to connect key areas...
Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde attended a presentation from Universal creatives and walked away impressed. He compared its creative philosophy to that of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park he helped design.
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.
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.