Universal Studios

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    22 July
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    Universal Orlando Moves Halloween Horror Nights 35 Start Ahead by More Than 4 Hours

    Getting to Universal Studios Florida early has always been a popular Halloween Horror Nights strategy, but HHN 35 is taking “early” to another level. Universal Orlando Resort is once again offering Stay & Scream for eligible guests, allowing them to remain inside Universal Studios Florida as daytime operations give way to Halloween Horror Nights. This year, however, guests could begin

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  • 22 July
    The iconic Universal Studios globe in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando ride closing.

    Universal Drops Major Announcement, Confirms New Video Game Franchise for Orlando Park

    Universal Studios Florida is about to welcome a franchise that millions of gamers know instantly. Universal Orlando Resort has officially revealed that a popular video game property will make its way into the park in 2026. The announcement comes after years of conversations about gaming becoming an even larger piece of Universal's Orlando lineup. Some of the biggest rumors have centered on permane

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  • 22 July
    Crowds bustle around the entry archway to Universal Studios Japan at nighttime

    Universal Introduces First-Ever R-18 Halloween Horror Nights Attraction, Waiver Required

    Universal Studios Japan is placing a new barrier between Halloween Horror Nights guests and its most extreme nightmare: informed consent. The Osaka theme park has announced Zanzō (残像, or “Afterimage”), an adult-only horror experience that Universal describes as the first R-18-designated, waiver-required attraction in Halloween Horror Nights history. Guests 17 and younger cannot enter, while eligib

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  • 22 July
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    VIDEO: Large Wall Suddenly Collapses on Universal Orlando Guests

    Guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort expect to encounter plenty of surprises, but one group says it experienced something far more frightening than anything found inside the theme parks. A TikTok user has shared videos claiming that a large temporary wall collapsed while she and her friends were crossing a pedestrian bridge at Universal Orlando. The footage shows the aftermath, with a sizable

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  • 22 July
    Universal Studios Florida entrance during Halloween Horror Nights

    Universal Seeks to Give Back Vacation Time to Millions of Guests Starting This August

    Halloween Horror Nights 35 officially begins at 6:30 p.m., but for some Universal Orlando guests, the first screams could arrive four and a half hours earlier. New details for this year's Stay & Scream operation indicate that guests with valid Universal Studios Florida admission and Halloween Horror Nights admission for the same date can remain inside the park and begin entering select haunted hou

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  • 21 July
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    Universal Looks to Control Heavy Crowds With Latest Major Announcement

    Universal Orlando Resort has completed the haunted-house lineup for Halloween Horror Nights 35, adding Evil Dead Burn less than six weeks before the event begins. The announcement gives horror fans one more recognizable franchise to experience when Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Florida on August 28. It also arrives alongside a less thrilling development for the event’s most

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  • 21 July
    guests walking to entrance of Universal Studios Florida for Horror Nights 2025. Halloween Horror Nights 35 Original Houses

    Universal Orlando’s Rapid Expansion Is Creating New Problems for Guests

    Every vacation has a few surprises, and Universal Orlando is no exception. The resort continues adding new attractions, hotels, and experiences at an impressive pace, but guests still encounter several common frustrations that can affect their day. While none are deal-breakers, they're worth knowing about before you head through the front gates. Storms Can Bring Your Plans to a Halt Epic Universe

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  • 21 July
    halloween horror nights lagoon show at universal orlando resort

    Universal Completes HHN 35 Lineup, Reveals Haunted Houses and Fresh Horrors

    The countdown to Halloween Horror Nights is becoming much more exciting now that Universal Orlando Resort has revealed almost everything guests can expect at HHN 35. After steadily announcing haunted houses, entertainment, and scare zones over the past several weeks, the resort has assembled what looks to be one of its biggest event lineups in recent years. A few announcements are still missing be

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  • 21 July
    The iconic Universal Studios globe in CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando ride closing.

    Universal Closes Jurassic Park Restaurant, Raising Questions About Mythos

    Big changes continue to reshape Universal Orlando, and another beloved location appears to be moving closer to its final chapter. Universal has already confirmed that Mythos Restaurant won't remain in The Lost Continent forever. The company previously said the award-winning restaurant is expected to stay open until 2027 before eventually closing. Normally, that would give guests little reason to w

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  • 21 July
    Universal Studios Florida entrance during Halloween Horror Nights

    Halloween Horror Nights 35 Passes Drop and the Queue Has Fans on Edge

    Fans have been asking for weeks. Universal Orlando Resort delivered this morning. Halloween Horror Nights 35 Frequent Fear passes went on sale around 7 a.m., and the queue system immediately proved why theme park ticket launches are a sport. The line moved, then it stalled, then it moved again. The app outperformed the browser. By 9:10 a.m., all four tiers were still available, which means the win

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