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.
We've been waiting ages for Disney World to finally announce their rumored escape rooms in development. Instead, it's Universal Studios Orlando that leads the way with a big announcement! Coming soon, Universal Studios Orlando is bringing escape rooms themed around...
They're having a real... good day? The Minions take over Universal Studios theme parks in more than one way. The minions from the Despicable Me franchise are a little bit like Alvin and the Chipmunks and Steve Urkel. To me, they sort of exist because they have...
Luxury at theme parks is getting more and more expensive while companies try to keep ticket costs the same. Anyone who has been to Universal Studios Orlando knows that the parking situation there is complex but very streamlined. The parking garage system, the...
Alicia Stella on Twitter has come across new permit information for Project 912 across the road from Universal Studio's Epic Universe. The development was widely believed to be a hotel and now that is all but confirmed via the permit details. The construction details...
The following article is made possible by Casiola -- please make sure to check out their website and resources! If you're wanting to enjoy the fun and festivities of Easter, it seems you'll need to go to places like the Walt Disney World Resort or Dollywood rather...
The Walt Disney Company has used the reservation system at Disney World to great success from a business point of view. The company is easily able to determine park demands by requiring that all potential guests place a reservation for their party prior to entrance...
It was widely reported that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States has announced that mask mandates are no longer recommended for approximately 70% of the American population. That made most of the headlines and exhausted much of the oxygen in the...
Things are moving fast with pandemic mandates being dropped around the United States and Canada, while some areas continue to maintain the standards they've held for the past couple of years. Today, however, Universal Studios Orlando has decided to drop the gauntlet...
The third movie in the Jurassic World series is coming soon and Universal Studios has provided the trailer to eager audiences. The movie will tie together the original trilogy with the new trilogy by bringing classic characters together once more. This one could be...
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando is starting in just a few days. The event takes place from February 5th until April 26th. The park is abuzz getting ready for the seasonal celebration with plenty of photo opportunities, new food booths, delicious treats, and...
The United Kingdom is dropping all government mask mandates per Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Johnson told lawmakers that the ease of restrictions was due to government scientists believing the surge of infections was likely prompted by Omicron and the variant's cases...
Universal Studios Orlando has released the full lineup (subject to change) for their 2022 Mardis Gras Concert Series. There are some big names in the list, and even some bands that will be returning to the stage for the first time since the pandemic began. It should...