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Guests Face Devastating Blow Over One of Universal’s Most Popular ‘Harry Potter’ Attractions

Universal Orlando Resort dealt Harry Potter fans with a major blow yesterday. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter remains one of the resort's biggest draws, with attractions spread across Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and the newer Epic Universe theme park. At Islands of Adventure, Hogsmeade transports guests to the village featured throughout J.K. Rowling's books and

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Universal Orlando Takes Desperate Action To Renew Guest Interest in ‘Stranger Things’

Universal Orlando Resort is taking action to increase guest interest in its Stranger Things offerings. It's no exaggeration to say that Stranger Things is arguably Netflix's biggest success story, turning a sci-fi horror series about a group of kids in small-town Indiana into a global phenomenon. However, after nearly a decade of Demogorgons, government conspiracies, and trips to the Upside Down,

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Universal Horror Make-Up Show Returns With Blumhouse, Raising Questions for Families

Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that its longtime Horror Make-Up Show is returning to Universal Studios Florida with a significant addition: Blumhouse. The production company behind some of modern horror's most recognizable films will join Universal's classic monsters in the reimagined attraction, introducing a new chapter for an experience that dates back to 1990. The announcement also rai

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Universal Orlando Delivers Unexpected Total Shutdown Update on ‘Jurassic Park’ Ride

One of Universal Orlando Resort's oldest attractions will remain closed longer than expected. The Florida resort has introduced several major attractions in recent years, including Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and an entirely new theme park, Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025. However, some of Universal's original attractions have survived deca

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Universal Studios Hollywood Gives Away Free Express Passes Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Universal Studios Hollywood reportedly surprised Halloween Horror Nights guests with free Express Passes on Thursday, October 8, 2026, offering an unexpected shortcut into one of this year's haunted houses. The giveaway came just before the Columbus Day holiday weekend, raising questions about whether the park could repeat the promotion—and what additional Express access might mean for guests wait

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Universal Seeks to Gain Control Over Incoming Capacity Surge

Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing for another Christmas season featuring the Grinch, Harry Potter, and a teased Merry Minions offering. But the Universal Studios Hollywood holidays 2026 could bring a familiar challenge for families visiting the Southern California theme park: navigating heavy crowds while trying to experience everything in one day. The holiday lineup combines returning seas

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Universal Orlando Guests Face Major Reservation Rush as October Deadline Approaches

Universal Orlando Resort's holiday season is approaching fast, and guests hoping to enjoy one of its most popular seasonal experiences could soon find themselves competing for limited reservations. While the resort has already announced its Christmas celebration dates, one highly anticipated offering remains without an official booking window. However, previous years suggest that could change with

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Universal Orlando Hotels Ranked: Where Your Money Actually Goes Furthest

There's a major difference between Universal Orlando Resort's “best” hotel and the hotel that gives you the most for your money. That's what makes choosing between Universal's 11 hotels surprisingly difficult. You could splurge on Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, or Royal Pacific Resort and receive Universal Express Unlimited for participating attractions at Universal Studios Flor

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New Epic Universe Permits Reveal Major Ministry of Magic Expansion Clue

New permit filings are sharpening the picture around a major construction project beside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe, but they stop short of confirming what Universal Orlando Resort is building. Permit-tracking account PermitWizard shared records showing a two-story, 95,748-square-foot new-construction project classified under Orange County’s

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Universal Orlando Confirms 4 Major Closures in October

Universal Orlando Resort has plenty happening this October, but guests should also prepare for several major experiences to remain unavailable. Three closures are already affecting Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, while an even bigger shutdown is coming later this month. Beginning October 26, Universal’s Volcano Bay will close completely and remain unavailable through

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