Universal Orlando Resort appears to be living its best life at the moment, reveling in the release of attendance numbers that show more amusement Parkgoers chose to spend their money at their venues–Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventures–instead of the other Studios, Kingdoms and Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow further down I-4. Read More: Universal Orlando Beating Out ...

It is a sad day over in Disney World’s rival Parks, as well as one for all Harry Potter fans. Robbie Coltrane, the man who brought JK Rowling’s Half-Giant Rubeus Hagrid off the page and onto the screen, has passed away. He was 72 years old. Universal Orlando Resort tweeted its reaction to the news, saying: “The Universal Parks & ...

Marvel Superheroes are a known commodity of The Walt Disney Company when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney+, and even Disneyland Resort. But there is still one place where the comic book icons are NOT directly associated with Disney: Universal Orlando Resort. The Disney World rival features a Marvel-themed land, Marvel Super Hero Island, in its Islands of ...

Hurricane Ian did a lot of damage in the state of Florida, affecting the lives of Florida residents, plenty of Florida property, and at least one unexpected Walt Disney World Resort ride. However, Disney’s direct competitor Universal Orlando Resort also faced some negative effects from Hurricane Ian (which also became tropical storm Ian) — and apparently, the damage is bad ...

Universal Orlando Resort has finally confirmed when it will be able to let Guests back into its Theme Parks, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure, as well as the status of its after-hours extra-ticked Halloween party, “Halloween Horror Nights.” The statement reads, “We’re happy to share that our Halloween Horror Nights event will open this evening, Friday, Sept. 30, ...

Latest Update: 9/30/22 3:18 pm EDT – Universal Studios Confirms Parks’ Status, Halloween Horror Nights Tonight Published: 9/30/22 12:49 pm EDT Universal Orlando Resort is known as Walt Disney World Resort’s big competitor — but it seems like for once, Universal Orlando Resort has won a competition with Disney World that it did not want to win. While assessing the ...

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/30/22 8:46 am EDT Previous Update: 9/30/22 12:34 pm EDT – Post-Storm Update: Crowds Return to Parks, Disney World Weekend Weather Forecast   Hurricane Ian is officially clear of Central Florida. All hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches have been lifted for ...

Latest Update: 9/30/22 3:18 pm EDT – Universal Studios Confirms Parks’ Status, Halloween Horror Nights Tonight Published: 9/29/22 7:07 pm EDT Walt Disney World Resort already confirmed its plans to reopen — in a phased reopening, that is — tomorrow, September 30, as the worst of Hurricane Ian passes over the Disney Parks. Apparently, Universal Orlando Resort is now following ...

While Disney has finally announced its official closure for Wednesday and Thursday for Hurricane Ian, its biggest competitor got their first. After escalating to being on “Hurricane Watch,” the Walt Disney World Resort had still been watching the National Weather Service’s updates and suggestions on whether to officially close with the impending Hurricane Ian. However, while Disney was still deliberating, ...

The Walt Disney Company has come under fire for many reasons lately (ranging from increasing prices to ride closures to political stances), and apparently, some Disney fans have had enough. In a recent conversation on the website called Reddit, Disney fans banded together to discuss the challenging circumstances that have motivated them to book Universal Orlando Resort vacations instead of ...