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Universal Orlando Guests Warned as 7 Closures Hit Orlando Parks Through 2027

Seven closures are set to reshape Universal Orlando Resort, and guests visiting over the next several months could feel the effects across multiple theme parks. Some of these closures are simply part of the normal refurbishment cycle, meaning the affected attractions will eventually return. Others are permanent and will remove experiences that have been part of Universal Orlando for years. The tim

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Universal Orlando Hits Parkgoers With Unexpected Locker Fees at 10 Attractions

Universal Orlando Resort guests already expect to spend plenty of money during a day at the parks. However, one expense can show up at a particularly inconvenient point. It can happen when you're already committed to experiencing an attraction and suddenly discover that something you're carrying creates another problem to solve. For guests who packed for a full park day, bought souvenirs, or simpl

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Major Disney World, Universal Closures Confirmed as 5 Parks Shut Down Early

If you're visiting Orlando's theme parks today, don't assume you'll be able to stay until late tonight. An unusual combination of operating schedules at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort means most of Orlando's major theme parks will close before the evening gets very far. In fact, five of the seven major Disney and Universal parks will be closed by 7:00 p.m. For vacationers trying to

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Universal Confirms Months-Long Jurassic Park Closure at Islands of Adventure

Universal Islands of Adventure has another lengthy closure underway, and this one will remain in effect well beyond the end of 2026. Universal has officially closed the Jurassic Park restrooms for a major refurbishment. While a restroom project may not carry the same weight as a roller coaster or attraction closure, the location makes this one particularly important for guests. The Jurassic Park r

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Universal Orlando Announces One New Ride as 5 Other Park Projects Take Shape

Universal Orlando Resort has one newly announced ride on its public slate: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the outdoor roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida in 2027. But across the resort, five other locations are tied to demolition, permits, expansion work, confirmed closures, or future-experience language—without five corresponding attraction announcements. Universal currently prom

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Epic Universe Guest Stopped at Gate Over Profane Shirt

A guest says he was stopped from entering Universal Epic Universe after arriving in a shirt displaying the word “shit,” putting the Epic Universe dress code—and the discretion employees have to enforce it—under fresh scrutiny. The encounter was shared on X by coasterlauren. The post is the primary evidence for the incident; Universal Orlando has not, based on sources reviewed for this article, pub

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Universal HHN Incident Renews Calls for Teen Chaperone Policy

Halloween Horror Nights 35 is facing a renewed debate over whether Universal Orlando Resort should require adult chaperones for younger guests after a photograph circulated online showing two guests apparently beyond a guest boundary and on a large event set piece at Universal Studios Florida. The image was posted September 24 by X user @Spaceysoka, who called for a chaperone policy. The post iden

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Universal Demolishes Another Lost Continent Building at Islands of Adventure

Treasures of Poseidon has been demolished at Universal Islands of Adventure. Poseidon's Fury came down in August. The gift shop went in September. The Lost Continent is disappearing one building at a time. Some context. The shop actually closed earlier this year, but construction walls did not go up until early September, right after Poseidon's Fury was leveled completely. And in the new photos th

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New Five Guys Opens at Universal CityWalk With Breakfast and Late-Night Potential

Five Guys has officially opened at Universal CityWalk Orlando, giving Universal Orlando Resort guests a new burger stop. The restaurant is the 2,000th Five Guys location worldwide, according to a company announcement released September 25. It occupies the former Burger King Whopper Bar space on CityWalk’s upper level, across from Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches. Unlike a typical Five Guys, this l

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Universal Kids Resort Removes Blockout Dates With New Gold Pass, but Park Closures Remain

Universal Kids Resort has introduced a new Gold Annual Pass for its Frisco, Texas, theme park, giving families a $199.99 option with no pass blockout dates. The important qualifier is that “no blockout dates” applies to the pass—not to the park’s operating calendar. Universal Kids Resort is seasonal, and scheduled closures stretch across the colder months. For North Texas families buying Gold spec

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