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Universal Orlando Warns Guests Resort-Wide, Delays Threaten End of Park Day

Universal Orlando guests are being told to expect problems before they head home. Central Florida is stuck in a stretch of wet weather this week, with repeated thunderstorms and heavy rain affecting the Orlando area. Rain chances are running as high as 80% to 90% Tuesday, while localized flooding remains possible on roads and in low-lying areas. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue throug

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Universal Moves Forward With Islands of Adventure Replacement After 27 Years

Universal Orlando Resort continues to make moves inside one of the oldest areas of Islands of Adventure, but guests are still waiting for the announcement that explains exactly what is happening. Lost Continent has been part of the theme park since Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. Now, 27 years later, the original land is gradually disappearing as demolition and construction activity continue.

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Epic Universe Fireworks Return After Technical Issue, Restoring Celestial Goodnight Finale

Fireworks are back over Universal Epic Universe after a technical problem temporarily stripped Universal Celestial Goodnight of its signature pyrotechnic finale. Guest reports and video from the October 1 performance show the larger fireworks once again rising behind Universal Helios Grand Hotel in Celestial Park. The return restores a major element of the nighttime spectacular after Universal Orl

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Your Disney World Vacation Starts on This Tram, and MCO Spent $253 Million on It

The Orlando International Airport, better known as MCO, opened its new Gate Link trams to Gates 100-129 on Thursday, October 1. New vehicles. Rebuilt track. 240 passengers per set. Disney fans have called these things the airport monorails for about thirty years, which is technically wrong and emotionally perfect. Some context. This is the first real milestone in a $253 million project, part of MC

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Universal Orlando Resort Brings ‘Wicked’ to CityWalk During Halloween Horror Nights Season

Universal Orlando Resort is throwing a Wicked event at Universal CityWalk on October 24. Glinda. Elphaba. Actual film costumes and props. A yellow brick dance floor. Free to get in. For exactly one day. Some context. It is called the Wicked Oztacular Spectacular, and here is everything on the list: Stained glass photo opportunities Meet-and-greets with Glinda and Elphaba Costume and prop displays

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Jurassic World Attraction Shutters at Universal Studios With Little Notice

Jurassic World – The Ride is temporarily closed for refurbishment at Universal Studios Hollywood, removing one of the Lower Lot’s major attractions from the lineup during the heart of the fall season. Universal currently lists the dinosaur-themed water ride as scheduled to reopen November 21, 2026, meaning guests visiting through most of October and the first three weeks of November will need to p

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One Year After Guest’s Death, Universal Faces New Stardust Racers Injury Lawsuit

Nearly a year after a fatal incident shook confidence in Stardust Racers, Universal Orlando Resort finds itself defending against yet another lawsuit tied to the Universal Epic Universe roller coaster, this time involving a minor child's injuries. Death on Stardust Racers Stardust Racers opened alongside Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, but the ride's early momentum was overshadowed by tra

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Universal Pulls Popular DreamWorks Attraction Offline Again Starting October 3

Universal Studios Florida is about to lose another attraction, and the timing of this particular closure makes it worth watching. Beginning October 3, guests visiting DreamWorks Land will find one of the area's interactive experiences unavailable. Universal has confirmed the closure, but there's currently one major piece of information missing. Guests don't know when it will be back. Po Live! Is C

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Disney Blasts Universal Over Hollywood Coaster Chaos, Alleges “Permit Violations”

Disney and Universal are used to competing inside the theme park industry. This latest battle, however, looks very different. Universal Studios Hollywood is facing complaints over Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, its newest roller coaster. Nearby residents say the attraction has created a noise problem that reaches beyond the park. More than 350 people reportedly gathered for a meeting with Univer

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Universal Ticket for Halloween Event Hits $1k as Guests Find out in Shock

A bizarre Universal Orlando Resort ticketing glitch briefly put Halloween Horror Nights 35’s sold-out October Premium Scream Night back in front of buyers — at an eye-watering $1,000 price point. The October 19 event had already become one of HHN 35’s hardest tickets to secure. A screenshot shared by HHN Jacob on X showed the date apparently available again through Universal’s ticketing system, bu

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