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After 27 Years, Universal Abruptly Erases ‘Jurassic Park’ Theming From Major Location

Longtime Universal visitors have watched plenty of familiar IPs disappear over the years. Popular attractions have closed, entire areas have undergone makeovers, and experiences that once defined the resort have given way to newer entertainment. Now, Universal is retiring another piece of its history, and this time, the changes extend beyond the theme parks themselves. A major resort location is g

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Epic Universe How To Train Your Dragon Location Set To Close Next Week

Anyone heading to Universal Epic Universe early next week may need to rethink their route through the Isle of Berk. Universal Orlando Resort has listed Fyre Drill as closed on November 9 and 10, according to the park hours page on its official website. The resort has not given a reason for the closure. It is unclear whether the attraction is due for routine maintenance, a refurbishment, or somethi

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Universal Orlando Resort Posts Closure Notice for Monsters Attraction

Universal’s theme park division is facing tougher questions than usual after Comcast’s third-quarter 2026 earnings revealed a dip in performance. The company reported $2.6 billion in theme park revenue for the quarter, down 4.4% compared with the same period last year. During the earnings call, Comcast CFO Jason Armstrong said demand for theme parks softened over the summer months. Co-CEO Mike Cav

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Universal Epic Universe Breaks Ground on New Coaster, Putting Future Vacations in Question

Universal has confirmed construction of a new indoor roller coaster for Dark Universe, but with no opening date announced, visitors must decide whether to visit now or wait. Universal Epic Universe is preparing to unleash another monster-sized attraction, and construction has already begun. Universal Orlando Resort confirmed on November 5, 2026, that a new indoor roller coaster is coming to Dark U

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Universal Orlando’s New Coaster Announcements Ignore a Major Guest Complaint

Universal Orlando Resort is making some major moves, but its latest expansion plans are exposing a problem that could continue giving Walt Disney World an advantage. The company recently confirmed another roller coaster for Epic Universe, while construction continues on a separate high-speed attraction scheduled to open at Universal Studios Florida next year. For fans who love intense attractions,

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Universal Warns Guests: Ticket Sales Could End Without Notice for 3 Days

Universal Studios Japan expects heavy attendance November 13–15 as its holiday season begins, and tickets could stop selling even while availability remains displayed online. Universal Studios Japan is warning guests that admission-ticket sales for November 13, 14, and 15, 2026, could end without notice, even if its online ticket calendar still appears to show availability. For travelers planning

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Universal Orlando Officially Shutting Down ‘Harry Potter’ Ride Tomorrow

Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to shut down a popular attraction, and visitors have less than 24 hours before the closure officially takes effect. The upcoming shutdown could disrupt plans for families hoping to experience everything The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has to offer, particularly those who purchased upgraded tickets. While Universal has already confirmed when the attraction

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Four Universal Studios Japan Rides Will Close in January, but One Is out Through March 19

If you’re planning a winter trip to Universal Studios Japan for the coaster that sends you down the track backward, circle March 19. That’s the last day of Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop’s scheduled closure. Three other rides at the Osaka park are set to close temporarily in January 2027, and for 13 days, neither version of Hollywood Dream is scheduled to run. As of November 3, Universal’s o

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Universal Orlando Just Lost a Piece of 1990

You could go to Universal Studios Florida to see a movie star and end up watching a pug. At Animal Actors on Location!, that was part of the fun. The performers had paws, wings, and a knack for making the work of their trainers look easy. Now one of the few experiences that can trace its history to the park’s first day is gone for good. The Animal Actors closure took effect Tuesday, November 3, 20

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Disabled Guest Says Halloween Horror Nights Ended With a Threat of Arrest, and the Internet Is Split

The last night of Halloween Horror Nights is supposed to be bittersweet. You squeeze in one more house, snap a few more photos, and slowly make your way out while saying goodbye to another season. But for one guest at Universal Studios Florida, the night ended on a really sour note. A guest who identifies as disabled took to Threads to share that she was threatened with arrest while leaving the fi

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