Universal Orlando 2026 Holiday Celebration Adds Epic Universe
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Universal Orlando 2026 holiday celebration runs Nov 14 to Jan 3 with Epic Universe joining for the first time. Grinchmas, Hogwarts, parade, and deals.
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Complete 2026 Guide to Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Hollywood
Reading Time: 5 minutesUniversal Studios Hollywood has one of the best after-dark events in the theme park calendar, and the 2026 edition is bringing a lineup that spans anime, classic animation, tabletop gaming, and the Wizarding World. Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 runs on select nights from April 23 through May 16, and if you have not been…
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How to Meet Characters at Universal Orlando: Your Complete Guide (2026)
Reading Time: 5 minutesUniversal Orlando isn’t just about world-class rides and immersive lands. It’s packed with characters — dozens of them — and meeting them is one of the most memorable parts of any Universal vacation. Whether your crew is obsessed with the Minions, dreaming of a Toothless photo op, or hoping to spot Mario and Luigi, this…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Dining Pass: Is It Worth It?
Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversal Studios Hollywood just launched a Dining Pass for $64.75. Here’s exactly what’s included, what’s excluded, and whether it’s worth buying.
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Alchemy by Loews: New Cocktail Program Across Universal Orlando Resorts
Reading Time: 5 minutesLoews Hotels just launched Alchemy by Loews, a new cocktail program at 4 Universal Orlando resorts. Here’s every signature drink and where to find them.
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Early Park Admission Priorities at Islands of Adventure: Should You Use Express Pass?
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re heading to Islands of Adventure and you have Early Park Admission access, knowing exactly how to use that time — and whether to combine it with Express Pass — can make a massive difference in your overall wait times. TouringPlans crunched the numbers so you don’t have to, and the results are pretty…
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Big Changes to Early Park Admission at Epic Universe: What You Need to Know
Reading Time: 3 minutesEpic Universe has overhauled how Early Park Admission (EPA) works — and if you were hoping to slip into Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry before the crowds, there’s some important news. TouringPlans sent a reporter in on a recent spring break morning with a stopwatch to map out exactly how the new…
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Your Complete Guide to Mardi Gras 2026 at Universal Orlando
Reading Time: 5 minutesMardi Gras at Universal Orlando is one of the best seasonal events in all of theme park entertainment — and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be exceptional. Running February 1 through April 4 for 57 nights, this event packs in a legendary parade, world-class concerts, international food, and all-around New Orleans magic. Best…
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Should You Park Hop With Epic Universe in 2026?
Reading Time: 5 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Epic Universe changes how Universal Orlando vacations should be planned. While park hopping has traditionally worked well between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, adding a third, full-scale theme park introduces new tradeoffs around time, reliability, and pacing. Just because park hopping with Epic Universe becomes possible does not mean it…
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Universal Orlando Digital Attractions Pass Enters Technical Rehearsal Resort-Wide
Reading Time: 3 minutesHey Universal Vacationers! Universal Orlando just kicked off technical rehearsals for its new Universal Orlando Digital Attractions Pass, bringing the Attractions Assistance Pass (AAP) into the resort’s mobile app. Eligible guests are already using the system as Universal fine-tunes the experience. Quick Summary What Universal Announced Universal Orlando has begun rolling out a digital version…
