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.
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Shrek Donkey at Universal Studios Orlando Mocks Shrek 5 Trailer to Guests, ‘Donkey Looks Homeless’
The hype for Shrek 5 has taken an unexpected turn, as the highly anticipated sequel trailer is getting roasted across the internet. But the latest round of mockery isn’t just coming from social media—it’s coming from inside Universal itself. A performer voicing the animatronic meet-and-greet version of Donkey at a Universal theme park recently took jabs at the Shrek 5 trailer in front of guests, openly expressing disappointment over the animation quality.
Universal Studios Great Britain Nears Final Approval, Could Bring Wicked and Harry Potter Attractions to The UK
While much of the theme park world has been focused on the highly anticipated opening of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando on May 22, 2025, Universal has been quietly working on another massive project across the pond. Universal Studios Great Britain is now on the brink of receiving its final go-ahead, bringing an exciting new destination to the UK.
First Location in Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe Now Open as Starbucks Serves Employees Ahead of Grand Opening
Universal’s Epic Universe has reached a major milestone as the first operational dining location within the park has officially opened—months ahead of its public debut. While guests won’t get to experience the highly anticipated theme park until May 22, 2025, employees have already begun enjoying the first available amenity.
Universal Fan Fest Nights Bring Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Gaming to Life At a Price Disney Fans Can Only Dream Of
Universal Studios Hollywood is once again outmaneuvering Disney when it comes to delivering massive themed entertainment at a reasonable price. Enter Fan Fest Nights, an all-new immersive event that takes the best of Halloween Horror Nights but trades out the terror for something even bigger—sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime adventures brought to life.
Universal’s Stella Nova Resort Opens With Organized ‘Chaos’ – A Stella Nova Resort Review
The opening day of anything comes with its ups and downs, and the opening of Universal’s newest resort, Stella Nova, was no exception. This Prime Value resort, located adjacent to the all new Universal Epic Universe theme park, was one I had opening day reservations for since April of 2024. And on Tuesday, January 21, I was excited to experience its grand opening.
In this article, I’ll let you know my first day thoughts that kicked off my five day four night stay at Universal’s newest resort hotel and how it compares to the Disney resort hotels I have experienced.
Universal Announces Opening Date for Halloween Horror Nights 34, Earliest HHN Opening Ever
Universal Studios has officially announced that Halloween Horror Nights 34 will begin on August 29, 2025, marking the earliest start date in the event’s history. Running through November 2, 2025, this extended schedule gives fans even more time to immerse themselves in the scares, thrills, and hauntingly immersive experiences that HHN is famous for.
EXCLUSIVE: WWE’s Wyatt Sicks House at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Rumor Confirmed
Halloween Horror Nights fans, get ready to rumble—literally! That Park Place can exclusively confirm a major rumor that’s been swirling among HHN enthusiasts. According to trusted sources close to Universal Studios, a haunted house themed around WWE’s eerie faction, The Wyatt Sicks, is indeed slated for Halloween Horror Nights 34, coming fall 2025.
Universal Studios Hollywood Reopens Today Despite LA Fires, Rollercoasters Will Run While the Surrounding Area Burns
As Southern California continues to battle devastating wildfires, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk have reopened today, January 10. This decision comes after the park was closed for two days due to the escalating crisis.
Universal Studios Hollywood Forced to Shut Down as Pacific Palisades Fires Ravage Southern California
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk announced an unexpected closure today as Southern California faces extreme fire conditions caused by the Palisades Fires.
Disney Discounts and Doubts: Is Walt Disney World Summer Promotion a Sign of Epic Universe Jitters?
Walt Disney World is once again rolling out a flurry of special offers for the summer of 2025, surprising longtime fans who can’t help but notice that these discounts coincide with the opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe on May 22nd.
Disney’s Survey on Bringing The Simpsons to Theme Parks Could Confirm Universal Pokémon Rumors
Disney has surveyed its guests about the potential inclusion of The Simpsons in its parks. This may be closely tied to swirling rumors that Universal Studios is planning to replace its longstanding Simpsons attractions with Pokémon-themed experiences.
Wicked Dolls with Obscene Website URL Back on Store Shelves at Universal Orlando
During a recent trip to Universal Orlando Resort’s new Wicked merchandise store, That Park Place discovered that the theme park is still selling misprinted merchandise that originally directed children to a graphic website.