The Universal Horror Make-Up Show is closing May 12, 2026, at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Orlando has described the project as a planned reworking of the long-running attraction. The company has not released full details about the scope of the update. A...
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.
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,...
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 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.
Warner Bros. and Universal Studios have launched its second annual Butterbeer Season—a Harry Potter celebration themed after the iconic wizarding drink. Here’s the breakdown of what fans can expect this year.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.