Epic Universe has sold more than 500,000 mac and cheese cones during the park’s first year of operation, according to remarks shared by a culinary representative at a public anniversary event in May 2026. The figure was presented during celebrations marking one year...
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
Veteran game creator Shigeru Miyamoto has further reduced his role in the development of new Mario titles, announcing he will step back and let new developers guide the franchise he created.
A strong cold front sweeping through Central Florida is setting up what may be one of the coldest wind‐chill episodes in recent memory for the Orlando area. According to the forecast for Walt Disney World Resort, Tuesday morning (November 11, 2025) will see actual...
With Halloween come and gone, are you still looking for monster adventure? Universal Fan Fest Nights will return in spring 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The first major announcement confirms that Scooby‑Doo, a Warner Bros. property, will be part of a crossover with the Universal Monsters franchise.
Yes, even Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is getting in on the Christmas game; planning a festive (or perhaps frightening) overlay for the Holiday season.