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Disney Pulls Back the Curtain on Surprise ‘Simpsons’ Attraction at D23

Disney has owned The Simpsons for more than seven years, but you wouldn't necessarily know it from walking through its U.S. theme parks. When Disney completed its roughly $71 billion acquisition of major 21st Century Fox assets in March 2019, it gained control of a huge collection of familiar characters and franchises. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie suddenly became part of that enormous Disn

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Universal Orlando Opens Lower-Capacity Epic Universe Access, but It’ll Cost Nearly $180

Epic Universe has been drawing crowds since opening in May 2025, but Universal Orlando Resort is about to give some guests a chance to experience the park with fewer people around. There's just one catch: that opportunity comes with a price tag approaching $180. Universal has started selling tickets for Universal Nights at Epic Universe, a limited-capacity after-hours event scheduled for two night

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Poseidon’s Fury Demolition Ends Universal’s 27-Year Opening-Day Era

The last recognizable pieces of Poseidon’s Fury have disappeared from Islands of Adventure. By 9 a.m. EST on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the show building was fully demolished, exposing the soundstages at Universal Studios Florida behind the former Lost Continent site. Photos posted by Midway Mayhem on X show the cleared area from the park’s guest pathways. The completed Poseidon's Fury Demolition

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Epic Universe Guests Face a New Divide as Universal Gives Annual Passholders Priority Access

Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting a little extra treatment at Epic Universe as the resort prepares for its annual Passholder celebration. Universal has confirmed that Passholders can receive priority seating for The Untrainable Dragon during Passholder Appreciation Days. It's a straightforward benefit, but guests will need to know when to arrive, what admission is required, and one

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Disney vs. Universal: Ranking Every Single Coaster, From Best To Worst

The battle between Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort isn't just about food, shows, or immersive lands. For plenty of visitors, it comes down to one thing: roller coasters. Disney has built its reputation on storytelling and family-friendly adventures, while Universal has become the destination for bigger thrills. After riding the coasters across both resorts, here's how they stack up

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Confirmed: Universal Passholder Previews Begin August 19 for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift still doesn't have an official opening date, but Universal Studios Hollywood is moving forward with a major milestone. Annual Passholders will soon get dedicated preview opportunities for the new roller coaster. Universal has scheduled Pass Member previews for August 19, 20, 21, and 23. Passholders must make a reservation, and spots will be distributed on a first-co

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Universal Orlando Guest Caught Fishing Inside Islands of Adventure in Bizarre Viral Photo

People visit Universal Orlando Resort to ride roller coasters, meet characters, eat themed food, and step inside some of their favorite fictional worlds. Apparently, at least one person had another activity in mind. A bizarre photo from more than a decade ago has resurfaced online, showing a guest inside Islands of Adventure holding a fishing rod with an actual fish dangling from the line. Yes, so

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Halloween Horror Nights Expands to Universal Orlando Resort Hotels for 2026

Halloween Horror Nights just broke out of the park. There is now a bar part of the event that most ticket holders cannot enter, and nearly every Universal hotel is getting transformed. Here is the deal. Look, Halloween Horror Nights has always had a hard edge. Buy a ticket, walk through the gates at Universal Studios Florida, get wrecked for five or six hours, and go home. Event stops where the pa

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Universal Drops Surprise Hagrid’s Coaster Express Pass Access for Select Visitors

Getting onto Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure without a long wait can feel like hitting the Universal Orlando jackpot. The Islands of Adventure coaster continues to attract plenty of guests, and Universal made a major adjustment to its queue last month by removing regular Express access. That seemingly left the standby as the main option for visitors hoping to ride. But there’s an in

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Universal Parks to Halt Massive New Attraction as Local Government Steps in After Ordinance Violation

The screams are carrying beyond Universal Studios Hollywood’s gates. With its newest coaster moving through pre-opening operations, neighbors in Toluca Lake have raised fresh concerns about what they can hear from home. Now, Fast and Furious noise is prompting another physical change to the attraction. Los Angeles City Council Member Adrin Nazarian said Universal will install two more sound barrie

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