Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you thought last year’s Wicked celebration at Universal Orlando was good, this year’s is straight-up “wicked for good.” Universal just announced that The Wicked For Good experience will open at Universal Studios Florida on October 31, 2025, and trust me—you’re going to want to check this out. This year’s event takes…
Reading Time: 6 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal might be getting ready to say goodbye to The Simpsons — and hello to Pokémon. Rumors have been swirling that Universal Studios Florida could be planning to replace Springfield with a Pokémon-themed land, bringing Pikachu, Poké Balls, and digital catching quests to real life. And based on recent moves from both…
Reading Time: 6 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve ever wished Universal would build a park made just for kids, your wish is coming true in Texas. Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially revealed the first look at Universal Kids Resort lands concept art, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting family-friendly projects Universal has…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Let’s be real — nobody expected Universal’s Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas to hibernate after Halloween. The question was always how they’d keep the scares alive once the pumpkins disappeared. Now we’ve got our answer, and it’s a wild one. Starting November 15, Universal is flipping holiday cheer on its head with…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Orlando Resort has announced something big: Jurassic Park River Adventure refurbishment is to begin on January 5, 2026, and won’t reopen until November 19, 2026. That’s more than 10 months. For a water ride, that’s almost unheard of. Normally, refurbishments are short — a few weeks, maybe two to three months….
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Orlando dropped some news that theme park fans have been waiting on for years: change is finally coming to the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure. The park confirmed that construction activity will begin soon in the area, sparking fresh speculation that this quiet corner could be transformed into something major…
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve been waiting for Universal to finally add Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry to Express Pass, the wait is over. Universal Orlando Resort just confirmed that both Battle at the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness are now part of the Express Pass lineup at Epic Universe. As…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Disney Vacationers! If you’re planning on hitting Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) in 2025, you need to know this: Universal Orlando has officially overhauled the Stay & Scream process. As someone who’s been doing HHN for years, I can tell you this is one of the most guest-friendly changes they’ve made in a long time….
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’re a Jurassic World fan or just someone who geeks out over anything dinosaur-related at Universal Orlando, here’s something new you’ll want to track down on your next visit: Dolores, the baby Aquilops from Jurassic World: Rebirth, is now meeting guests at Islands of Adventure. Yes, really. Dolores is now part…
Reading Time: 2 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’re planning your Halloween Horror Nights trip in 2025 and wondering what else is happening besides the houses and scare zones, you’re in for a treat—or maybe a twisted trick. Universal just announced the return of two major shows that’ll run nightly during the event, and they’re not messing around. As…