Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Studios Hollywood is officially shifting into high gear. The park just dropped brand-new concept art and announced a ride vehicle preview for its next major thrill ride: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, opening in 2026. If you’re a fan of high-speed coasters, film franchises, or both—you’re going to want to keep…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! It’s been nearly three weeks since Epic Universe opened its gates to the public. But one of the park’s most hyped additions is still missing in action: the Flying Dragons at Epic Universe. Universal Orlando initially promised that guests exploring the Isle of Berk would witness dragon drones soaring overhead. But so…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve ever dreamed of surviving a nuclear apocalypse, dodging Raiders, and crawling through a radioactive grocery store—Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights just made that dream a terrifying reality. Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have officially announced one of the first haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2025, and it’s a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’re planning one last scream on Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, it’s now or never. Universal Orlando has just confirmed that the ride will permanently close on August 18, 2025. Originally slated for September, the timeline just got shorter. So if you love blasting up that 90-degree lift while jamming out to…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Big news from Universal Orlando — starting May 30, 2025, you can finally use Universal Express Pass for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Islands of Adventure. That’s right, one of the most in-demand rides at the park is now included with Express access. And if you’ve ever stared down a 90+…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! After years of hype, construction updates, leaks, rumors, and a few teaser videos that made our jaws drop—Epic Universe is finally opening. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Universal’s most ambitious theme park ever will welcome its first guests for the official grand opening. If you’ve got tickets in hand (and congrats if…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve visited Universal’s Volcano Bay over the years, you’ve probably gotten one of those little wearable wristbands called a TapuTapu. But come October 1, 2025, those days are over. Universal Orlando has officially announced that TapuTapu and the Virtual Line system are being retired. That means no more wristbands handed out…
Reading Time: 6 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines watching all the Epic Universe Team Member and Annual Passholder previews wondering when’s my turn? — your time has officially arrived. Universal Orlando has just announced that Epic Universe general public previews are now open, and tickets are available starting today, April 29th! Yep, you…
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder, this is your moment. Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Bonus Benefits are back from May 1–22, 2025—and they come packed with exclusive perks, food, freebies, and discounts across the entire resort. This is a short window, just 22 days, and it ends right before the Epic Universe grand opening….
Reading Time: 2 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Big update for anyone planning to stay close to Universal’s Epic Universe: Universal Helios Grand Hotel reservations are now available earlier than originally announced. Instead of the expected May 22nd opening, rooms can now be booked as early as April 16th. What Changed With Universal Helios Grand Hotel Reservations? Universal first shared…