Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversal CityWalk Orlando is getting a celebrity-backed upgrade to its dining lineup. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice — founded by *NSYNC member Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill — is replacing the long-running Hot Dog Hall of Fame, with the new concept expected to open later in 2026. If you’re a CityWalk…
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is the one a lot of Universal fans have been dreading. Universal Orlando has officially confirmed that The Lost Continent will close in phases, with Mythos Restaurant — one of the most beloved dining experiences in all of theme park land — slated to permanently close in 2027 as Universal prepares to build an…
Reading Time: 4 minutesAnother long-running dining institution at Universal Orlando is coming to an end. Thunder Falls Terrace, the quick-service staple in Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, will permanently close this summer so Universal can transform it into something entirely new: the park’s signature full-service restaurant, set to debut in 2027. And the timing of this announcement…
Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of Universal Studios Florida’s longest-running live shows is about to go dark — temporarily. The Horror Make-Up Show will close on May 12, 2026, for a full reimagining, with a return planned for later this year. If you’re heading to Universal before then, this is your last chance to see the current version of…
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery June, Universal Parks does something that a lot of theme parks won’t — they put their money where their mouth is. The 2026 “Love is Universal” Pride merchandise collection is officially here, and it’s everything you’d expect from Universal when they actually commit to a moment. This year’s lineup drops with a Spirit Jersey,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve got an Annual or Season Pass to Universal Studios Hollywood, mark June 3 on your calendar right now. Universal just announced the return of the Pass Member Park Takeover, presented by Coca-Cola — and it’s one of those rare events that’s actually free for qualifying passholders. The event runs from 8 PM to…
Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversal Orlando just dropped a massive lineup for summer 2026, and if you’re planning a trip between May 23 and August 10, you’re going to want to know what’s coming. The resort is pulling out all the stops with Universal Orlando summer 2026 experiences — Spielberg films, Minions & Monsters, Hogwarts, a blockbuster parade, and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesUniversal Orlando is adding a brand-new collectible series to the Halloween Horror Nights 35 experience, and if you’re a fan of limited-edition merch tied to the event, you’re going to want to pay attention. The resort is releasing a line of collectible acrylic carousel figures for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, designed to build out over…
Reading Time: 4 minutesMother’s Day 2026 is Sunday, May 10 — and if you are looking for a way to celebrate that does not involve fighting for a reservation at every brunch spot in town, Universal Orlando has you covered. Four of their on-site hotel restaurants are offering special 2026 Mother’s Day brunch and dinner experiences, each with…
Reading Time: 4 minutesSpringfield USA just got a lot more interesting. Universal Parks has officially introduced the Duff Happy Sour — a guava-infused sour ale now on tap at Springfield USA in both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. This is only the second seasonal Duff Beer ever released. The first was Dufftoberfest. The Happy Sour goes…