Plans for the future Universal UK theme park nearly took a different path before the company selected Bedfordshire as the location for its proposed resort. Planning documents submitted as part of the project's approval process reveal that Universal previously explored...
Big changes are coming to Universal’s Volcano Bay—both in terms of technology and closing operations. The tropical-themed water park, known for its innovative TapuTapu wearable system and virtual queue approach, is doing away with both, and taking a seasonal breather for major updates.
As the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe approaches on May 22, 2025, anticipation is building for what promises to be a transformative addition to Central Florida’s tourism landscape. This marks the first major theme park opening in Florida since 1999, signaling a significant expansion in the region’s entertainment offerings. It now appears that Universal Studios will utterly transform the theme park industry in less than a month, and not just for Florida… but perhaps for the entire world.
In a move that defies over a decade of trendlines, Disney has done the unthinkable: it actually lowered some Walt Disney World ticket prices for 2026. For a company that’s practically made a sport out of annual increases and upcharges, this reversal is more than surprising—it’s historic. And while the changes may look small on paper, the message they send is massive. Disney is bracing for battle.
One of the most puzzling omissions from Universal Studios’ newly announced UK theme park is arguably its most globally recognized franchise: Harry Potter. With a 476-acre resort now confirmed for Bedfordshire, just an hour north of London, and concept art revealing lands potentially tied to Jurassic Park, Shrek, and Back to The Future, fans were quick to notice what wasn’t there—and that’s Hogwarts.
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...
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.
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?
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,...
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.
In June of 2024, Danny Elfman—the legendary talent behind classic spooky soundtracks like The Nightmare Before Christmas and the original 1989 Batman—was announced as the composer for Universal Studios’ Dark Universe. He finally shared his thoughts on the matter earlier this March.
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.
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.