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Minecraft’s Box Office Success Sends Theme Parks in Race for Game Expansions Like Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World

Minecraft’s Box Office Success Sends Theme Parks in Race for Game Expansions Like Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World

The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...

Is Back to the Future Returning to Universal Parks? New Trademark and Concept Art Spark Rumors for Universal UK Theme Park

Is Back to the Future Returning to Universal Parks? New Trademark and Concept Art Spark Rumors for Universal UK Theme Park

The DeLorean may be revving up for another Back To The Future Universal adventure—this time in Bedfordshire.

Universal Studios’ upcoming UK theme park project just got a lot more interesting thanks to a newly discovered trademark filing for Back to the Future in the United Kingdom. The application, filed in late December 2024 and entered into the UK register in March 2025, specifically includes theme park attraction and live show services under Class 41.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Trademark in UK Could Hint at Spooky Future for New Theme Park

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Trademark in UK Could Hint at Spooky Future for New Theme Park

While Universal Studios only recently announced its plans to open a massive 476-acre theme park resort in the United Kingdom by 2031, a new discovery has fans buzzing—and it’s all about Halloween. As it turns out, Universal trademarked the name “Halloween Horror Nights” in the UK back in 2022, About two and a half years before the official reveal of the resort. The move has some wondering: was Universal laying the groundwork for their British invasion much earlier than anyone realized?

Disney World’s Potential Response to Epic Universe Could Be Utterly Crippled by Chinese Tariff Escalations, Devastating the Company

Disney World’s Potential Response to Epic Universe Could Be Utterly Crippled by Chinese Tariff Escalations, Devastating the Company

Universal Studio's new Epic Universe theme park is indeed incredible. It eclipses, by far, anything Disney has to offer. But thoughts that Disney could begin building a response for the next five years may all be dashed away by the new Chinese tariffs. For Bob Iger,...

Universal Studios to Open Massive UK Theme Park with Jurassic Park and Shrek Attractions

Universal Studios to Open Massive UK Theme Park with Jurassic Park and Shrek Attractions

In a game-changing move for global tourism, Universal Studios has officially announced plans to build its first-ever European resort in Bedfordshire, England. The ambitious 476-acre development, located just an hour north of London, is scheduled to open by 2031 and promises to redefine theme park experiences across the continent.

Disney Will Open Both Water Parks at the Same Time This Summer Amid Epic Universe Pressure From Universal

Disney Will Open Both Water Parks at the Same Time This Summer Amid Epic Universe Pressure From Universal

For the first time since 2019, Walt Disney World will operate all six of its parks simultaneously this summer—including both water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. This move, effective from May 21 through September 7, 2025, is already being interpreted as a strategic countermove to Universal Orlando’s forthcoming mega-expansion: Epic Universe.

The Legend of Zelda is Rumored to be Coming to Epic Universe

The Legend of Zelda is Rumored to be Coming to Epic Universe

Since the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Parks, Legend of Zelda fans have been hoping to see Hyrule brought to life, as well. Whispers of a Zelda-themed land have made the rounds at the resort, with early speculation pointing to Islands of Adventure. But now, new signs suggest that Universal has different plans—ones that could place Zelda in a much bigger spotlight at Epic Universe. 

Disney World Drastically Cuts Prices for Spring and Summer; Discounts May Indicate Market Share Concern Over Universal Studios’ Epic Universe

Disney World Drastically Cuts Prices for Spring and Summer; Discounts May Indicate Market Share Concern Over Universal Studios’ Epic Universe

Walt Disney World's latest round of special discounts and promotions for Spring through Fall 2025 paints a clear picture: the House of Mouse is feeling pressure. Typically cautious with discounting strategies, Disney World’s announcement of a deeply discounted 3-Day,...

Danny Elfman to Compose the Music for Dark Universe at Universal Studios’ Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe Team Member Previews Infiltrated by Influencers Undermining the Unfinished Park’s Opening With Premature Reporting

Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park is one of the most ambitious projects in theme park history, promising to reshape the entire Orlando tourism landscape. With its grand opening slated for later this year, Universal has wisely initiated internal Epic Universe Team Member previews—a common practice in the industry. These previews are not only a reward for the hardworking employees who make the parks run smoothly but are also part of crucial technical rehearsals. Attractions are tested, operations are fine-tuned, and the overall guest experience is polished before the gates officially open to the public.

Universal Sells Single-Day Tickets to Epic Universe in a Move That Could Spell Disaster for Walt Disney World

Universal Sells Single-Day Tickets to Epic Universe in a Move That Could Spell Disaster for Walt Disney World

Universal Orlando has made a major move in the battle for Orlando theme park dominance by officially releasing single-day tickets for its highly anticipated Epic Universe park. Until now, tickets for the park were only available as part of multi-day bundles, ensuring guests committed to extended stays at Universal’s resort.