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88 MPH Comeback? Universal Shuts Down ‘Fast and Furious’ Ahead of Rumored Retro Project

Fast & Furious – Supercharged is about to become part of Universal Orlando Resort history much sooner than originally expected. The Universal Studios Florida attraction has reached its final stretch, with its permanent closure coming after August 16. For a ride that attracted plenty of criticism during its run, the goodbye may not upset everyone. What Universal does with the location afterward cou

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Universal Orlando Adds $40 Dining Offer After Removal of Original Dining Plan

Universal Orlando Resort guests will soon have a new way to put a firm number on at least one vacation dinner. However, the offer is not evidence that Universal’s discontinued dining plan is returning. Eight restaurants at Universal Orlando hotels are participating in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining from August 14 through September 30, 2026. The annual event offers three-course, prix-fixe dinners f

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Universal Confirms ‘Obsession’ Experience for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood isn't done building its Halloween Horror Nights 2026 lineup. With the event approaching, Universal has revealed that Obsession (2026) will be part of this year's festivities. The announcement stands out because the creative team decided to add the property at an unusually late stage in the planning process. And unlike a traditional haunted house announcement, this one c

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Noise Complaints Prompts Government Overreach as Universal Park Forced to Overhaul Site

Universal Studios Hollywood is adding another layer of noise protection around Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift after nearby residents raised concerns about screams carrying beyond the park. In an August 11 community notice, Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian’s District 2 office said Universal will begin installing two additional sound barriers around the new roller coaster. The work is

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Epic Universe Guests Will Lose Access to Ride for Nearly 2 Weeks in 2027

Epic Universe visitors are beginning to get a clearer picture of what attraction availability will look like in 2027, and Universal has now placed one ride on the refurbishment calendar. This time, the affected attraction is Fyre Drill. Located in How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Fyre Drill is scheduled to close January 25, 2027. Universal currently has the attraction listed as unavailable

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Universal’s UK Resort Already Has the Perfect Franchise: James Bond

Universal's upcoming United Kingdom resort is still years away from opening, but one question continues to dominate fan speculation: which franchises will call the new destination home? One name appears again and again—James Bond. The timing couldn't be better. Amazon MGM Studios is actively rebuilding the 007 brand with a film reboot directed by Denis Villeneuve while simultaneously expanding Bon

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Universal Studios Confirms Removal of Express Pass Options for New HHN Guests

Planning Halloween Horror Nights is always an exercise in trade-offs. Guests decide how much to spend, how many haunted houses they can realistically complete and whether a premium ticket will rescue enough time to justify its price. At Universal Studios Hollywood, one of those calculations became unusually complicated this week. The park changed the published benefits attached to its 2026 Hallowe

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Single-Day Epic Universe Visits Hit $340 Baseline as Heavy Wait Times Strain Guests

Epic Universe continues to attract huge crowds, but the excitement comes with an increasingly expensive reality. While guests praise the park's attractions and immersive worlds, many are also discovering that getting the full experience can cost far more than they expected. The price of admission is only one part of the equation. Once shorter wait times become a priority, the total cost climbs qui

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Universal Studios Celebrates Retro Roots With Nostalgic New Park Release

Longtime Universal fans have had plenty to smile about lately. Between throwback celebrations, retro-inspired collections, and renewed focus on classic park icons, the resort has been giving its history greater prominence alongside its newest additions. That celebration of the past continues with another release at Universal Orlando Resort. This time, one of the park's most recognizable characters

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Universal Parks Could Be Seeking to Revive Some Classic Attractions

Universal Studios Hollywood’s World-Famous Studio Tour has always been a moving archive. Movie sets change, effects disappear, and yesterday’s blockbuster can become tomorrow’s construction site before the tram guide has time to update the script. Now, a conspicuously dormant part of the tour may finally be stirring. Recent activity has reportedly appeared around the former Fast & Furious—Supercha

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