Theme Parks February 8 Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, offering free tickets to firefighters Two Southern California theme parks are offering free tickets as a thank you to those who fought the recent wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
TRAVEL October 17 Universal Orlando announces opening date for its newest theme park Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, will open in 2025. The park will include Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter's Ministry of Magic.
FOOD October 4 Halloween Horror Nights event offers 5 frightful foods and a chilling drink: 'Viral sensation' Halloween Horror Nights is back at the Universal theme parks on both coasts - and with the haunted houses come some delightfully spooky new food and drink options.
California September 23 Universal Studios unleashes first all-female Halloween haunted house to counter 'male-centric' genre Universal Studios Hollywood featured its first all-female monster maze as part of the park's annual Halloween Horror Nights event from September to October.
Millie Bobby Brown June 4 Jon Bon Jovi confirms son's marriage to Millie Bobby Brown, actress wears 'wifey' attire to Universal Studios Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are married. Following their small wedding, they took a trip to Universal Orlando, where Brown sported "wifey" attire.
TRAVEL March 28, 2024 Universal Epic Universe pulls back the curtain on upcoming ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ land Universal unveiled details about one of the lands that is part of Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk. The destination features exciting new rides, dining spots and more.
Universal Orlando February 1, 2024 Universal Orlando releases details about the Epic Universe, the park opening its doors next year Epic Universe, the newest Universal park, will open its doors to guests in 2025. New information released gave fans a first look at what they can expect from the new park.
Florida September 26, 2023 Visiting Florida? Everything you can do on your vacation to the Sunshine State Florida is full of fun activities, making it the perfect vacation destination. While theme parks like Disney and Universal are popular, there is plenty to do beyond the theme parks.
Universal Orlando September 23, 2023 The Exorcist, Chucky and new horrific haunts hit Universal Studios Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Florida is hosting its 32nd Halloween Horror Nights event in Orlando. The spooky nighttime event will run through Nov. 4.
Crime August 5, 2023 Suspected cop shooter killed in standoff with SWAT team near Universal Orlando: police Orlando Police said the suspect who shot and critically injured two officers during a traffic stop Friday night killed in a standoff with a SWAT team near Universal Orlando.
VIDEO August 5, 2023 Orlando police shooter dead after standoff with SWAT: Police chief Orlando authorities held a press conference Saturday afternoon and said the suspect who shot and critically injured two police officers was dead after a standoff with SWAT at a hotel near Universal Orlando. (WOFL)
Theme Parks September 22, 2022 Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights opens for spooky season Universal Studios has gotten into the spooky spirit early with its Halloween Horror Nights event already kicked off at four theme parks worldwide.
Universal Orlando September 15, 2022 Universal Orlando's 'Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle' returns ahead of Halloween Universal Orlando’s annual “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” event is returning on Sept. 16. It will run through Oct. 31 in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade in Florida.
Universal Orlando July 25, 2022 Cops clear out Universal Orlando garage after kids' brawl A fight between juveniles in a parking garage led Orlando police to evacuate the Universal Orland CityWalk shopping and dining attraction over the weekend.
Theme Parks August 9, 2021 Universal Studios responds to Disney World's Star Wars Galactic Cruiser pricing It would buy a lot of churros.
Universal Orlando May 29, 2021 Universal Orlando guests stop wearing masks after policy change, photos show Guests at Universal Studios Orlando on Saturday were quick to adapt to the theme park’s new mask policy, which says that guests who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are not required to wear face coverings.
Theme Parks May 20, 2021 Universal Studios in Florida to reopen the last of its closed hotels Theme parks are continuing to reopen.
Theme Parks May 8, 2021 Disney World, Universal Studios stopping temperature checks for guests Universal said it would immediately end temperature checks, while Disney World will phase out screenings this month.
Universal Orlando April 7, 2021 Universal Orlando's Jurassic World VelociCoaster to open in June There’s going to be a new dinosaur ride in town at Universal Orlando.
Theme Parks March 5, 2021 Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park delays opening to 2025: report Earlier this week, Universal Orlando Resort announced that construction on its new Epic Universe park will begin again, after an almost year-long delay because of the pandemic.
Theme Parks February 5, 2021 Universal Orlando reopening Volcano Bay after maintenance closure On Thursday, Universal Orlando announced its Volcano Bay water park will be reopening on Feb. 27.
Universal Orlando February 2, 2021 Blue Man Group leaving Universal Orlando after 14 years Blue Man Group announced Monday that it will not be returning to the stage at Universal Orlando.
Orlando January 27, 2021 Universal Orlando offering first-ever ticket deal for US military members Universal Orlando is the latest theme park to launch a special discount rate to lure in more guests during coronavirus with restrcitions.
Universal Orlando January 18, 2021 Universal Orlando hosting Mardi Gras celebration with coronavirus safety measures Universal Orlando Resort is bringing back its popular Mardi Gras celebrations, but this time it will feature modified events for the current global pandemic.
Universal Orlando December 29, 2020 Universal Orlando reaches lowered customer capacity during holidays: report Universal Orlando hit its park capacity -- which had been lowered as part of its coronavirus safety measures -- two days in a row, according to one report.
Theme Parks September 24, 2020 Universal Orlando to run Halloween haunted houses despite Horror Nights cancelation Halloween’s not dead yet.
Theme Parks September 9, 2020 TikTok vid from Universal Orlando shows no social distancing, crowded park: report That doesn’t look like social distancing.
Florida June 11, 2020 More Florida theme parks reopening, but tourists from these 3 states will have to quarantine before visiting Despite the theme parks reopening, out-of-state guests still need to follow the required protocols from Florida.
Universal Orlando June 5, 2020 Universal Orlando Resort becomes first major theme park to reopen in Orlando: Here's what it looks like inside Universal Orlando Resort officially reopened to the general public on Friday, albeit with new social distancing protocols, limits on capacity, and updated health and safety requirements of parkgoers.
Theme Parks May 12, 2020 Universal Studios in Orlando to partially reopen CityWalk Things are starting to reopen.
