Universal Orlando Resort is offering Florida residents unlimited access to its two flagship theme parks through Dec. 16 for $199 plus tax, while also announcing a new after-hours event at Epic Universe this fall.
The new Universal Legacy Store will replace the Epic Universe Preview Center as Universal continues a broader refresh of CityWalk.
The new weeklong ticket is available for a limited time at a special rate, allowing visitors to enjoy a full week for the price of a five-day ticket.
According to Universal, guests will soon be able to pay only with credit or debit cards, Universal Pay, Universal Gift Cards, or tap-to-pay methods at the water park.
The outdoor roller coaster will take over the spot once occupied by Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida, putting guests directly in the driver’s seat of the Fast & Furious universe.
On select nights, live performances from top music artists will add to the excitement. The celebration also offers a diverse menu of international cuisine alongside dishes inspired by New Orleans’ iconic flavors.
Universal Orlando Resort is giving guests a first-ever chance to visit Universal Epic Universe multiple times during their vacation with new multi-day ticket options for 2026.
Universal has a history of throwing red-carpet-like events for new attractions and park openings, and there's star-studded potential for the grand opening of Epic Universe
Guests can enjoy Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
Several drone shows hosted by Sky Elements, including those in Central Florida, have been canceled following a drone accident at Lake Eola on Saturday. Universal Orlando has also grounded its drones, citing extra precautions.
Guests who had tickets to visit Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 10 will be allowed to use their ticket to visit any day through Dec. 18.
Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.
At the time of the park’s opening, the attractions set the standard for innovation and creativity.
This year’s Summer Tribute Store will feature a variety of new collections full of apparel, accessories, home goods, and more themed to iconic films “Ghostbusters,” “Back to the Future,” “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,” “Jaws” and “Shrek.”
Universal Orlando is gearing up for its highly-anticipated event, Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fun as Rock the Universe takes center stage at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to experience the vibrant celebration of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for a spectacular New Year's Eve, inviting guests to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 with a range of special experiences throughout the renowned theme park destination.
Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday that its Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience will return to its vibrant celebration, Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Universal Studios Florida is gearing up to welcome back its celebration of international flair with Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Universal Destinations & Experiences today announced its new Financial Services partners including Visa as its official way to pay and FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) as its new co-brand card program issuer for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the artist lineup for its Rock the Universe music festival. Beginning Jan. 26, guests can purchase tickets and see live performances from big names including Brandon Lake, Casting Crowns, LECRAE, Phil Wickman and We The Kingdom.
The stress and quick thinking of picking that perfect song to ride alongside with on Universal Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster is easing away.
Universal Orlando announced that Voldemort’s sinister followers, the Death Eaters, will soon be appearing in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley.
Universal Orlando Resort is unearthing some of the delicious food and drinks that await guests at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
Hide the bananas and brush up on your bellos – Universal Orlando is opening its all-new Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida.
Get ready to enter Villain-Con and put those evil skills to the test starting next week at Universal Orlando’s all-new interactive experience, “Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.”
A whole new level of Minion mischief and diabolical fun will be unleashed this summer at Universal Orlando Resort with the official debut of the first-of-its-kind blaster game attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast
Universal Orlando is preparing to welcome the first guests to its all-new marquee dining location, Illumination’s Minion Café.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror NIghts to bring post-apocalyptic PlayStation video game, "The Last of Us," to life in all-new haunted house this September
Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando’s premier fall event, is set to return this year for a record-breaking 44 nights, the company announced Thursday.
Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration nighttime spectacular has now officially come to an end, the theme park said in a statement Thursday.
Universal Orlando Resort is ready for you and your fellow Minions to test your villainous skills in an all-new attraction coming to Universal Studios Florida.
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With new guidance from the CDC and other health leaders in mind, Universal Orlando Resort is doing away with temperature screenings and reducing social distancing requirements at its theme parks.
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A Day in the Park with Barney show at Universal Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla – Universal Orlando is bidding farewell to everyone’s once favorite purple dinosaur, Barney. The children’s show is located in Universal Studios’ Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. — Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) February 3, 2021A Day in the Park with Barney had been at Universal Orlando for 25 years. A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Orlando.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Months after reopening from its coronavirus closure, Universal’s Volcano Bay water park will once again close its gates. Only this time, it’s a planned closure. Volcano Bay will begin a seasonal closure on Nov. 2, with a current planned reopening timeframe of on or before March 1, the theme park said. “We will use the seasonal closure to conduct annual maintenance on several attractions and areas of the park at the same time,” the park said in a news release. “We are working with guests who have purchased tickets to visit Volcano Bay during this timeframe.”The theme park will also contact Universal Orlando Annual Passholders affected by this update.
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ORLANDO, Fla. Another round of Universal employees are now without work as the company announces a second set of layoffs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Company officials confirmed the second round of layoffs in a statement on Friday, just weeks after announcing its first set of job cuts due to financial hardships brought on by the virus. Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure and Universals Volcano Bay all closed in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. In addition to the layoffs, Universal has also had to temporarily halt construction on its fourth Central Florida theme park: Epic Universe. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
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