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The complaint, which seeks damages exceeding $50,000, stems from an incident on July 2, 2023, while the man was riding Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
Excitement filled the air Thursday as Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates to the public along Kirkman Road, drawing thousands of guests eager to experience the highly anticipated theme park for the first time.
Universal Epic Universe started as a doodle on paper, nearly 10 years later, Universal Orlando Resort has its fourth theme park. For those epic worlds to fill dreams, many Central Florida hands were involved to make the park a reality.
Spotty storms and heat are in the forecast for Orlando as Epic Universe opens, with rain chances rising into the holiday weekend and the start of hurricane season approaching.
Traffic near Kirkman Road and Interstate 4 is expected to worsen as Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park officially opens its doors to the public on Thursday.
Along with several rides, you can smash, drive, and tap your way through Super Nintendo World to collect coins and compete for a high score, using the Power-Up Bands.
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
A special group of 143 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida were treated to an exclusive preview of Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park, giving them an unforgettable adventure and a glimpse of new possibilities.
For many park-goers, not every Epic experience requires waiting to board a popular thrill ride, and with 1-Day preview tickets now on sale to the general public, the queues are becoming all the more crowded.
When Universal Orlando announced plans for its massive new theme park, Epic Universe, fans of Florida’s theme park scene were thrilled. But in the quiet neighborhood next door, the reaction was far more cautious.
Running through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
Running through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.
Ahead of the grand opening of Epic Universe on May 22, Orange County has opened its new north-to-south corridor that connects Universal Orlando Resort’s main campus to its fourth theme park.
Not only does Epic Universe offer an entirely new level of experience, but body-conscious guests will be pleased to know how accommodating this park is when it comes to certain rides.
As Universal Orlando approaches the grand opening of Epic Universe, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing community is taking shape nearby.
Set to launch this spring, the National Epic Universe Portal Tour will bring an exciting preview of the upcoming immersive theme park to fans across select cities.
Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.
Universal Orlando guests were welcomed home to a new planet on Tuesday as the destination adds another lodging option to its growing hotel portfolio
Orange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
Single-day admission tickets are now available for purchase for Universal Orlando’s newest theme park set to open in just a couple of months.
As the grand opening of Epic Universe nears, Universal Orlando on Wednesday revealed what merch and retail experiences guests will be able to enjoy at its newest theme park.
Universal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
Universal Orlando Resort will be introducing second-generation interactive wands for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
With three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
The mystical portals within Epic Universe will transport guests into incredible worlds. Each one is designed to give guests a transportation sequence complete with LED, media, sound, and visual effects.
Guests can face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food at “the world’s premier Halloween event,” the theme park wrote.
It’s the year of Universal Epic Universe and just a few weeks into 2025, Universal Orlando is showing off its newest hotel that’s loosely tied into the storyline of its upcoming fourth theme park.
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.
As Universal Orlando approaches the opening of its largest theme park ever built, a groundbreaking project nearby is set to address the critical need of affordable housing for service and hospitality workers.
Nintendo held a presentation on Nov. 11 showcasing the new area’s ride, merchandise, snacks and more.
Universal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
As the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Universal Orlando is planning for Epic Universe to be “fully opened as early as Memorial Day weekend of next year”, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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.
Starting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.
Just in time for Halloween, and roughly a month before its cinematic release, some “Wicked” experiences are set to drop in at Universal Orlando Reso
While fans can expect to come face-to-face with plenty of fear at Halloween Horror Nights 33, some houses deserve praise for the humor on display.
The spooky season begins earlier than ever with Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights featuring ten haunted houses, five scare zones and live entertainment.
Just like Epic Universe, the Universal Creative Team had their hands in designing the 500-room Loews Hotel located on theme park property. The majestic Mediterranean-inspired stay looks out over Celestial Park’s lush gardens and scenic waters.
To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, here is an overview of roller coasters coming to the largest Universal theme park in the United States.
Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures “Fantastic Beasts” films and the British Ministry of Magic from the “Harry Potter” film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe is slated to open in 2025.
Who runs the last-announced Halloween Horror Nights 33 house? That would be an all-female cast of Classic Universal Monsters.
It’s a year of celebrating blockbuster cinema at Universal Studios as the theme park pays tribute to iconic films of the past.
A record 150 restaurants in Orlando will offer three-course prix-fixe menus as part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining.
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.”
More frights and more nights are being added to Universal Orlando Resort’s premier fall event.
