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Islands of Adventure Pulls Water Ride From 2027 Schedule

A Universal Orlando vacation rarely survives first contact with the refurbishment calendar unchanged. Attractions need maintenance, dates move, and sometimes the ride a family expected to experience becomes the one unavailable during its visit. Winter 2027 guests now have one more adjustment to make. Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal Islands of Adventur

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Classic Monsters Reclaim Universal Studios Florida in Unexpected Park Nostalgia Push

Classic horror remains one of Universal Orlando Resort's most enduring legacies, and those legendary characters are getting fresh attention once again. Even as the resort continues expanding with blockbuster franchises and new attractions, it hasn't forgotten the monsters that helped shape Universal's identity. This latest addition takes a different approach by giving the studio's famous creatures

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Universal Orlando Sells Out HHN 35 R.I.P. Tours as Premium Options Shrink

Halloween Horror Nights 35 has not opened its gates, but one of the easiest ways to avoid spending the evening in standby lines has already disappeared. Universal Orlando Resort’s ticketing system currently lists standard R.I.P. Tour packages as sold out. The first Premium Scream Night, scheduled for August 27, is also unavailable, leaving October 19 as the remaining date for that limited-capacity

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After 13 Years, Ozzy Osbourne Returns to Halloween Horror Nights in Major Universal Orlando Reveal

Halloween Horror Nights 35 just added a heavy metal legend to its 2026 lineup. Universal has officially announced that Ozzy Osbourne will inspire a haunted house at Universal Studios Florida this fall, completing the collection of 10 houses planned for this year’s event. The announcement brings the Prince of Darkness into an event that already celebrates monsters, disturbing worlds, horror franchi

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Epic Universe Sets Closure for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Attraction This September

Universal Orlando Resort will temporarily close The Untrainable Dragon at Epic Universe from September 15 through September 20, 2026, taking one of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’s most elaborate experiences off the schedule for six consecutive days. The closure is brief, and Universal has not announced any permanent changes to the production. Still, guests whose Epic Universe visit falls

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Perk Not Included: Universal Orlando’s Premier Hotel Confirms Major Guest Downgrade

Choosing one of Universal Orlando Resort's most expensive hotels usually means getting access to the resort's best amenities. Guests expect upscale accommodations, convenient locations, and valuable extras that help justify the higher nightly rate. But one luxury hotel breaks from that pattern. While several of Universal's top-tier hotels include a theme park benefit that can be worth hundreds of

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Universal’s Fast & Furious Coaster Rolls Back With Riders During Technical Rehearsal

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift delivered an unscheduled version of its namesake maneuver Tuesday when a train rolled backward during technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood. Video shared by Theme Park Connect on Instagram shows the train failing to clear an elevated portion of the track and briefly becoming stationary. A follow-up clip shows it moving backward and forward several time

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Universal Keeps Flattening The Lost Continent, But One Major Area Just Made a Comeback

The Lost Continent may be heading toward extinction at Islands of Adventure, but Universal just gave guests one small reason to celebrate. Demolition continues across the longtime land, with Poseidon’s Fury coming down and construction walls reshaping an area that has existed since the park’s earliest days. For months, the story here has largely centered on closures, removals, and questions about

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Universal Orlando Extends Cheaper Epic Universe Access Into 2027—but Something Major Is Missing

Universal Orlando Passholders can now look farther into 2027 when planning a visit to Epic Universe—and pay less than the general public to get through the gate. The latest Passholder ticket calendar displays dated Epic Universe admission through July 2027. That is welcome news for guests hoping to return next year without paying the standard one-day price. However, it also extends Universal Orlan

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Universal Crowds to Swell in Coming Weeks Thanks to the Latest Passholder Announcement

Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting six weeks of new discounts, exclusive food, merchandise offers, and extended lounge access beginning August 15. What they are not getting—at least not yet—is repeat admission to Epic Universe. Universal has now detailed its 2026 Passholder Appreciation Days, running through September 30 across Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano

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