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Official: Universal Orlando Expands Annual Passholder Perks to Epic Universe

Epic Universe has been part of Universal Orlando Resort for more than a year, but Annual Passholders still have to plan a visit differently than they would at the resort's other major theme parks. An existing Annual or Seasonal Pass doesn't automatically open the gates to Epic Universe. That has left passholders with an extra step if they want to experience Universal Orlando's newest park. There i

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Universal Orlando Has a Major Halloween Horror Nights Problem on Its Hands

Universal Orlando Resort has a problem most theme parks would love to have: too many people want to experience Halloween Horror Nights. Unfortunately, that success is beginning to create a very different problem inside Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 35 has brought 10 haunted houses to the park for 2026, but enormous crowds are putting serious pressure on the event. Social media

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Universal Orlando Adds New Passholder Giveaway for Halloween Horror Nights Season

October is about to bring something extra for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. Universal has revealed a new complimentary Passholder magnet arriving October 1, 2026, and the resort is going all-in on Halloween Horror Nights for the design. Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow will share the spotlight on the new collectible, making it noticeably different from a standard UOAP giveaway. Passholders

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Universal Orlando Locks In Rock the Universe 2027 Dates, Confirms Massive Star Lineup

January is already shaping up to be a busy month at Universal Orlando Resort, especially for guests who want more than a regular theme park day. Universal has confirmed the 2027 return of Rock the Universe, bringing its annual Christian music festival back to Universal Studios Florida. The weekend will feature two nights of concerts, opportunities to enjoy theme park attractions, and a worship ser

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Universal Files New ‘Jaws’ Trademark Covering ‘Park Attraction’ 14 Years Later

Fourteen years after Jaws disappeared from Universal Studios Florida, the famous shark is suddenly back in an interesting theme park conversation. Universal City Studios submitted a new trademark application for Jaws (1975) on September 3, 2026. While the filing covers several areas of entertainment, two phrases immediately stand out for Universal Orlando fans: “amusement park attraction” and “the

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Universal Tightens Scare Actor Roaming at Halloween Horror Nights Following Park Incidents

A Halloween Horror Nights character can go from entertaining a handful of guests to being surrounded by a massive crowd within minutes. Universal learned just how difficult that attention can become when Art the Clown roamed Universal Orlando last year. Some guests reportedly went far beyond taking photos or enjoying the interaction. Touching, grabbing, chasing, and other behaviors created concern

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The Shire Will Soon Be a Theme Park Land: Universal Bulldozes 1990 Land

Middle-earth Enterprises has filed fresh U.S. trademark applications for “THE SHIRE” and “LA COMARCA” covering “providing theme park services.” The applications were filed August 31, 2026, and are currently pending—not registrations, construction permits, or an announcement from Universal Orlando Resort. Middle-earth Enterprises, the rights company tied to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings an

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Universal Under Fire Over Widespread Glitches Ruining $100+ Horror Nights Experience

A night at Halloween Horror Nights can involve a lot of waiting for only a few minutes inside each haunted house. That makes it especially noticeable when guests finally walk inside and discover that part of the experience isn't working. That's already becoming a complaint at Universal Studios Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights opened in Hollywood on September 3, and visitors have reported several

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Universal Just Changed This Annual Passholder-Only Perk

There is a store inside Universal Studios Florida that most guests will never set foot in. It just moved. And the deals inside got people lining up. The Universal Annual Passholder store, the members-only shop where passholders and team members buy discounted resort merchandise, has officially relocated. The old Brown Derby location is done. The perk now operates out of the former Custom Gear shop

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Epic Universe Included in New Universal Orlando Ticket Deal Starting at $85 Per Day

Universal Orlando Resort isn't the same two-theme-park destination it was just a couple of years ago. Epic Universe opened in May 2025, adding an entirely new park to a resort already home to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. That's great news for guests looking for more to do, but it also creates another question when planning a vacation: How do you fit three theme parks into on

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