Universal Studios

  • Feb- 2026 -
    21 February
    entrance to Epic Universe

    Epic Universe Has Bad News for Fans of This Massive Coaster

    For theme park fans, few experiences compare to stepping into a brand-new park for the first time. The excitement, the music swelling through immersive lands, and the promise of groundbreaking attractions all contribute to the kind of magic guests expect when visiting a destination like Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Since its debut, Epic Universe has been positioned as a bold step for

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  • 21 February
    entrance to Epic Universe

    The Epic Backtrack: Why Universal is Putting the Brakes on Epic Universe Expansion Rumors

    The theme park arms race in Central Florida has reached a boiling point. For the past two years, Universal Epic Universe has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of “hype.” With its five immersive portals and high-tech attractions, it promised to be a “Disney Killer”โ€”a park so massive it would force the mouse to rethink its entire strategy. Credit: DC Baker But as we mo

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  • 19 February
    guest in front of entrance to Universal's Epic Universe theme park

    Super Nintendo World Ride Closing Just Months After Debut

    Less than a year after welcoming its first guests, Epic Universe is already taking steps to refresh one of its most family-friendly attractions. Yoshiโ€™s Adventure, located inside Super Nintendo World, will temporarily close starting February 24, 2026. The ride is expected to reopen on February 27. While the closure is brief, itโ€™s still significant for a park that only opened in May 2025. Yoshiโ€™s A

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  • 19 February
    Grinchmas live show at Islands of Adventure

    Universal Quietly Closes Kid-Friendly Seuss Landing Store

    If youโ€™ve ever done a full day at a theme park with a toddler, you know the truth: survival depends on breaks. And in Seuss Landing, one of the best break spots has just gone dark. All the Books You Can Read has closed, and its windows are now covered. Thereโ€™s no timeline. No reopening date. Just a noticeable change in one of the most family-friendly corners of Islands of Adventure. The All the Bo

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  • 19 February
    The iconic Universal Studios globe in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando ride closing.

    Universal Alert: Get 2 Free Days at Epic Universe With New 2026 Ticket Deal

    Universal Orlando is officially acting like a resort that expects you to stay for a full week. And honestly, it makes sense. With Epic Universe now open and operating, Universal isnโ€™t just competing with Disney on rides anymore. Theyโ€™re competing for vacation time, hotel bookings, dining budgets, and the kind of โ€œall-inโ€ Orlando trip families usually reserve for Disney. Thatโ€™s why Universalโ€™s newe

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  • 19 February
    entrance to Epic Universe

    Universal Orlando Teases Future Epic Universe Growth, New Details Emerge

    Epic Universe opened in May 2025, and most people assumed Universal would spend the next few years simply operating the park and fine-tuning it. Thatโ€™s what usually happens after a major theme park launch. The first year is all about smoothing out logistics, managing crowds, and making sure everything runs the way it should. But Epic Universe isnโ€™t giving off that โ€œweโ€™re done buildingโ€ energy. Ins

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  • 18 February
    Universal Orlando Resort guests in front of the globe near Universal Islands of Adventure, where Jurassic Park lives on.

    Universal Moves to Remove Major Attraction Following Endless Closures

    Universal Orlando Resort has always felt like the place where things actually run the way theyโ€™re supposed to. Even when crowds are heavy and the wait times climb, the parks usually maintain a steady flow. Attractions stay open, guests keep moving, and the day still feels manageable. Thatโ€™s why it stands out when something starts breaking that rhythm. Recently, guests have been paying attention to

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  • 17 February
    The iconic Universal Studios globe in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando ride closing.

    Universal Just Announced a New Massive CityWalk Venue, and Fans Are Worried

    Universal Orlando Resort just dropped an announcement that has CityWalk regulars genuinely nervous, and the concern is completely understandable. Country superstar Luke Combs is bringing his Category 10 entertainment brand to CityWalk in late 2027, and the scale of what's being built is significant enough that fans are rightfully asking hard questions about what has to disappear to make room for i

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  • 16 February
    Islands of Adventure lighthouse at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Lost Continent demolition

    Toon Lagoon Spot at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Expected to Shutdown This April

    Universal Orlando guests planning a spring trip to Universalโ€™s Islands of Adventure may want to take note: a popular Toon Lagoon attraction is expected to temporarily shut down later this April. Me Ship, The Olive, the walk-through Popeye-themed play structure, is currently scheduled for refurbishment from April 19 through April 25, 2026. While the closure window is short, it still marks a noticea

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  • 14 February
    Decorative golden and green archway with a clock and the inscription "For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own," set against a partly cloudy sky at Epic Universe.

    Universal’s EPIC Universe Changed Early Entry Rules AGAIN

    Universal's EPIC Universe has been open for almost a year, and the park still cannot figure out a consistent Early Park Admission program, which is absolutely ridiculous for guests paying premium prices for resort hotels specifically to get that one-hour head start. This is now the THIRD major change to the attractions available during early entry, and the constant adjustments are making it basica

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