Recent construction filings tied to Universal Orlando Resort have renewed attention on potential future development at Epic Universe. The focus centers on a set of permits that some observers associate with a possible addition in the Dark Universe area that may point...
Bob Gale, co-writer and co-producer of Back to the Future, recently made a suggestion that has fans buzzing. During a special event celebrating 40 years of the beloved film franchise, Gale floated the idea of a letter-writing campaign to bring back Back to the Future: The Ride at Universal theme parks.
The annual celebration at Universal Orlando Resort — titled Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval — has announced its dates for 2026. According to a recent update, the event will run daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026 at Universal Studios Florida. Visitors can begin to schedule their spring vacation to the event, which is included with general admission.
Impossible Creatures, a fantasy novel by British author Katherine Rundell, was published in 2024 and is now being adapted into a movie series by Disney. The story follows Christopher, a young boy who discovers a hidden passage to a magical archipelago filled with mythical beings—dragons, unicorns, and other legendary creatures. Along with his friend Mal, Christopher must uncover the mystery behind why the island’s creatures are dying and what dark force threatens this enchanted world.
In what may be an effort to compete directly with Disney’s “Individual Lightning Lane” offerings, Universal Orlando Resort is currently testing individual Express Pass options on two attractions: Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Epic Universe will be part of its destination‑wide Christmas Holidays celebration in 2025. The celebration runs from November 21, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Planned Decor Locations According to an announcement, seasonal...
When The Simpsons co-showrunner Matt Selman told Entertainment Weekly that it would “destroy” Universal Studios to lose The Simpsons from its theme parks, you could almost hear the collective groan from theme park fans who’ve actually walked through Springfield lately.
After weeks of uncertainty and speculation, Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch racing coaster at Epic Universe, will officially reopen tomorrow afternoon on October 4, 2025. Initially thought to be rumor, That Park Place personally verified the information with a Universal Team Member over the phone.
Just as Universal Pictures begins the delicate rollout for its high-stakes blockbuster Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande decided to launch into a political tirade against President Trump and his supporters. The timing couldn’t be worse.
HamiKuma, a character originating from Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), will be present at Universal Studios Hollywood for HHN 2025 as a meet-and-greet character. This marks the first time the character will appear in a live capacity outside of Japan, according to official announcements. The meet-and-greet is scheduled to take place in front of the Animation Studio Store, and it will be available during both daytime and evening hours on event days.
Universal Studios Hollywood is facing criticism from attendees of Halloween Horror Nights over discrepancies between its Five Nights at Freddy’s haunted house and the Florida version. Creative Director John Murdy addressed the complaints, saying that higher production costs on the West Coast resulted in fewer animatronics in the Hollywood version.
Universal Orlando is officially moving forward with long-anticipated changes inside Islands of Adventure, with the resort confirming that construction work will soon begin in the long-dormant Lost Continent area. This ultimately paves the way for what could be the next big themed land inside the park.
When Universal Studios announced its plans to build a £5 billion theme park in Bedfordshire, UK, one question dominated the headlines: would Harry Potter be part of it? For millions of fans across Europe, the idea of stepping into the Wizarding World without having to fly to Orlando or Hollywood was the ultimate dream. But new reporting suggests that dream has hit a snag.