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Universal HHN Could See Guests Attendance Drop During 35th Year

Something unusual is happening during Universal Halloween Horror Nights this year: one of the event's most recognizable horror icons is seemingly absent. Michael Myers has appeared at Halloween Horror Nights before, with Universal previously turning John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) into haunted-house experiences for guests. But when the 35th anniversary of HHN begins at Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Crew Member Confirms What’s Happening to 27-Year-Old ‘Jurassic Park’ Water Ride

Months have passed since guests last boarded one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most famous water rides, and the extended downtime has fueled plenty of questions about what crews are doing inside. For an attraction that's been around since the opening days of Islands of Adventure, a refurbishment isn't unusual. But when the closure stretches for months, fans understandably start wondering whe

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Disney Makes Surprise Pokémon Move Amid Silence From Universal

Pokémon is suddenly becoming a much more valuable piece of the entertainment industry’s biggest rivalry. For years, Universal has looked like the obvious home for an expanded Pokémon presence. Its partnership with Nintendo has already produced SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, transforming Mario, Donkey Kong, and other gaming characters into major theme park attractions in the United States and Japan. Pokémon

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Universal Quietly Erases Dr. Seuss Reference From Islands of Adventure

Universal Orlando Resort has decided it was time to remove a highly controversial and hurtful reference from its original opening day land, Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure. Seuss Landing Removes ‘Hurtful' Language From Islands of Adventure References to McElligot’s Pool have been removed from a water feature at the entrance to Seuss Landing inside Universal Islands of Adventure, accord

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Halloween Horror Nights 35 Turns Universal Orlando’s Iconic Globe Blood-Red

The familiar Universal globe outside Universal Studios Florida has taken on a sinister look just as Halloween Horror Nights 35 begins. In photos posted Friday by theme-park photographer bioreconstruct, the normally blue-and-green landmark is illuminated in intense red, turning one of Universal Orlando Resort’s most recognizable photo spots into a warning that HHN season has arrived. Universal’s of

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Universal Set To Give Theme Park Its Biggest Upgrade in 25 Years

Universal may be preparing to dramatically expand one of its busiest theme parks. For years, Universal Studios Japan has added major attractions without substantially increasing the size of the Osaka park itself. Since opening in 2001, the resort has introduced Harry Potter, Minions, Nintendo, and other blockbuster properties largely by redeveloping land within its existing boundaries. That strate

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Universal Changes $400+ Halloween Horror Nights Ticket Hours Before Event Start

Universal Orlando Resort has removed Stay & Scream access from the 2026 Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night experience, according to an email shared by HHN-focused account HHN Jacob ahead of the August 27 event. The message says Premium Scream Night will begin at 6:30 p.m., meaning ticket holders will not receive the early haunted-house access available through Stay & Scream on regular HH

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Universal Studios Florida Displays New Logo as Iconic Entrance Disappears

Universal Studios Florida looks different at the front gate just as Halloween Horror Nights 35 arrives. New scrim covering the park’s entrance archway displays an updated Universal Studios Florida logo, while an HHN 35 medallion is also visible, according to images shared August 27 by X user RileyJoesph. The change is notable because the entrance has already been undergoing a months-long refurbish

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Universal Slaps $75.95 Price Tag on Iconic Studio Tour

Universal Studios is adding a new upcharge on its iconic studio tour. The Studio Tour is the attraction that started it all for Universal's theme parks. Launched in 1964, guests originally paid $2.50 to board red-and-white “Glamor Trams” through Universal’s working backlot, where early experiences included film sets, makeup demonstrations, costumes, and stunt performances. Today, the roughly hour-

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After 36 Years, Universal Studios Florida Covers Iconic Entrance in Orlando

Before guests encounter a roller coaster, grab a Butterbeer, or walk into their first attraction at Universal Studios Florida, they pass one of the park's most familiar sights. For the moment, that sight has been dramatically altered. Scaffolding and towering white scrims are covering portions of the Universal Studios Florida gateway, changing the appearance of an entrance that has welcomed genera

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