Category Archives: Universal Orlando Resort

Christmas at Universal Studios 2021 | Celebrate the Holidays!

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The most exciting time of the year has come! Join in on this magical experience of Christmas at Universal Studios, home to some amazing rides and coasters. The Holiday season kicks off on November 13th! This year it is bigger than ever – the return of Macy’s parade, Grinchmas, and of course Harry Potter! The…

Jurassic World VelociCoaster – Opening June 10 at Islands of Adventure

Now, it’s ready to be open to the public. The Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens June 10 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Speeding through the jungle, rising high above the terrain, it’s the apex predator of roller coasters: the Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Now you can board your vehicle for a high-speed dash through the park’s raptor paddock….

Universal Orlando Restarts Construction on its Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that it is restarting work on its coming theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe! Epic Universe will feature a new theme park, an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants, and more. Credit: Wesh 2 News Universal’s Epic Universe is now expected to open in 2023 and Super Nintendo World would be one of…

New Halloween Marathon of Mayhem Lagoon Show Coming to HHN 2019

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This year’s Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Orlando will feature an all-new lagoon show. “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem” will transform the lagoon into a spectacle of neon and synth, featuring iconic moments from top horror films, cult classics, and TV shows. The New New Halloween Marathon of Mayhem Lagoon Show Coming to HHN 2019 is…

TripAdvisor Names Top 25 Amusement Parks in the World

The top spot in the travel website’s just-released 2019 Travelers’ Choice list of top 25 amusement parks in the world, for the fifth year in a row, went to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, and its sister park, Universal Studios Florida, came in third. In between the two was Magic Kingdom Park at Disney…

Universal Orlando announces $15 per hour pay

Universal Orlando just announced the addition of their newest theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe. Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO Universal Parks & Resorts, also announced the company will be raising its minimum base rate of pay to $15 per hour.  Williams continued, saying: “We care deeply about our Team Members…And so by the time…

Killer Klowns from Outer Space house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2019

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If ever there was a reason why people are afraid of Klowns, this is it. The Killer Klowns from Outer Space have landed in an all-new haunted house. There’s nothing funny about these strange, klown-like creatures who use side-splitting antics and weird alien technology to devour their victims. Don’t let them encase you in one…

Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration Night Show

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Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration is the brand new lagoon show blends water and state-of-the-art technologies to create spectacular new special effects. The show combines an all-new storyline with full panoramic multi-layer water screens accented by pyrotechnics. The new 19-minute-long Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration will include several of the properties that already inhabit Universal Studios Florida, whether that be as…

Universal Orlando announces July 4th celebrations

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From July 4th–6th, Universal Studios Florida will feature special entertainment to celebrate Independence Day. The Music Plaza will feature award-winning DJ M-Squared spinning top hits along with a live performance by the high-energy band, Raydio. Make sure you have your camera ready—stilt walkers and your favorite Universal characters will be dancing right alongside you. The celebration starts…

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Grand Opening Highlights

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The roller coaster will go a top speed of 50 mph, although Elaine Hinds, a show producer at Universal Creative – who’s already ridden the attraction – has promised that “it’s deceivingly fast, and it’s going to be so much fun.”