Reading Time: 9 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Every big project at Universal starts small on paper. A line item. A permit. A square footage number that, if you pay attention, tells you almost everything you need to know long before Universal is ready to talk about it. On November 7, 2025, one of those permits popped up. At a…
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve been following Universal Orlando this year, you already know it’s been wild. Attendance records. New food. New merch drops. And then there’s Epic Universe, the biggest theme park opening in the U.S. in more than 20 years. Now it’s official: Universal just swept the 2025 Thea Awards, the highest honors in themed entertainment….
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Starting in 2026, Universal Orlando guests with 3-day or longer tickets can now park hop between Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure. This marks the first time guests can freely move between all three major theme parks in Orlando under one ticket. In 2025, Epic Universe access was limited…
Reading Time: 4 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! If you’ve ever stood in line for Revenge of the Mummy while putting back your fourth Butterbeer of the day, you’ve probably thought the same thing I have:“I’d totally pay just to skip this one ride.” Well, Universal Orlando might finally be reading our minds. They’re currently testing something new called the…
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…