Category: Universal Studios
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Universal Theme Parks Announce Love is Universal Pride Collection
It’s time to gear up for Pride Month with the Love is Universal Pride Collection. This collection includes all-new products and existing favorites, which are available now and year-round at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and online at shop.universalorlando.com. 24 items are available in this collection. Items include: a cooling towel, license plate magnet, shot…
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All-New Universal Studios Experience DLC Comes to Minecraft
More experiences are coming soon to Minecraft. Now it’s time to open the blocky gates to the all-new Universal Studios Experience DLC! This is a wild Minecraft adventure map that combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world, but also throughout the theme parks’ history! They are fun, they…
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Universal Studios Releases Islands of Adventure Soundtrack on Streaming Platforms
Universal Studios announced today that it had put the soundtrack for Islands of Adventures on multiple music streaming platforms. This includes Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora to name a few. The album includes the following songs on its tracklist: The full soundtrack for Islands of Adventure can also be heard here: What do you think…
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Disney Feud With Florida Governor DeSantis Given More Ammunition With New Universal Orlando Special District Creation?
The ongoing feud between The Walt Disney Company and Governor Ron DeSantis might have just been given more ammunition. This week the Orange County (Fla.) Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to create the Shingle Creek CDD Community Development District (Shingle Creek CDD). This is a special tax district that was proposed by Universal Orlando Resort.…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Rolls out the Cars of Fast X
Fast X, the tenth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise, hits theaters on Friday, May 19. To celebrate the release, Universal Studios Hollywood is giving their visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the film’s biggest stars. You may not be able to spot Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, or…
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Universal Orlando Shutters Poseidon’s Fury
An attraction that has been a part of Universal Orlando since 1999 has been closed. Poseidon’s Fury was a walk-through attraction that was found in the Lost Continent area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction gave guests a tour through the ruins of Poseidon’s Temple. The tour eventually leads to a battle between Poseidon…
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An Early Look at Super Nintendo World by Day and By Night
Universal Studios Hollywood will open Super Nintendo World to the public on Friday, February 17. As a special reward for their annual pass holders, a series of preview days were announced, allowing members who successfully registered on line to spend two hours (more or less) in the new land. Our visit was scheduled for Sunday,…
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An Unexpected Visit to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood
Guests strolling Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, January 12 were offered an unusual treat. An unexpected “Technical Rehearsal” of their Super Nintendo World allowed not only access to the eagerly anticipated expansion, but an opportunity to experience its signature attraction, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. There was nothing unusual on the announcement board in the upper…
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Universal Parks & Resorts Announces New Family Theme Park Experience in Frisco, Texas
Universal Parks & Resorts has announced a new concept for a theme park experience that will be coming to Frisco, Texas. This new concept is aimed at families with young children. Universal released a brief description of it along with concept art via social media today. The concept art shows water attractions, spinning rides, and…
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Super Nintendo World Comes to Life Ahead of Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Nintendo World will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 17, 2023. When it does, guests will be able to experience the world of Mario and Luigi’s adventures in an immersive way like never before. Guests will enter Super Nintendo World through, appropriately enough, a green pipe. This is just what anyone who…
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Jordan Peele’s “Nope” to Become Part of Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour
Jordan Peele’s new horror film Nope will hit theaters in just over two weeks. In a first for Universal Studios Hollywood, they will introduce an addition to their iconic Universal Studios Tour on the same day. Starting July 22, 2022, guests on the tram tour will be able to see a set from the theatrical…
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Universal Studios Orlando Makes Face Coverings Optional for Vaccinated Guests
Universal Studios Orlando has again updated its face-covering policy as it continues to return closer to a pre-pandemic normal. On its website, it now says that “Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests. Non-vaccinated guests are asked to wear face coverings at all indoor locations.” There is further elaboration on the page that give…
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Universal Studios Orlando No Longer Requiring Face Coverings Outdoors
Universal Studios Orlando has updated its mask policy. Today the resort announced on its website that face coverings are no longer required outdoors. This doesn’t mean that face coverings are completely eliminated for guests, however. They will still be required for all indoor locations. Masks will also be required for all attractions. The requirement will…
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Los Angeles and Orange Counties Moving to Orange Tier – Increasing Theme Park Capacity
Tomorrow, Los Angeles and Orange Counties will be making their moves from the red tier to the orange tier. This means that theme parks, like Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, will be able to increase theme park capacity to 25%. Here were the guidelines for theme park reopening under red tier: Effective April 1, 2021:…
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Universal Studios Hollywood to Reopen on April 16 with Special AP Benefits
After closing last March, Universal Studios Hollywood is ready to reopen! The theme park has announced that it plans to open to the public on April 16. If you are a Universal Studios season or annual pass holder, you have a chance to get a sneak peek of the park on April 15 with bonus…
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A Proposed California State Assembly Bill Could Speed Up Reopening of Disneyland Resort
A California State Assembly bill to be co-sponsored by California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez-Valladares could see the Disneyland Resort and other theme parks opening earlier than the current plan from Governor Gavin Newsom. Under the current guidelines, theme parks in California with a capacity of less than 15,000 would be able to…
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Theme Park Reopening Plans Released, Major Theme Parks May Not Open for Some Time
This afternoon, the California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave a press conference about reopening guidelines for California attractions. At the press conference, he talked about theme parks and sports stadiums. With the strict guidelines that we saw Ghaly speak about, we may not see major theme parks reopen for quite some…
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California Officials Complete Tours of Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood
Earlier this week, California officials announced that they would be taking a tour through major in-state theme parks. These tours would help to develop the reopening plans for theme parks in California as they have remained closed since Mid-March. A spokesman from Universal Studios Hollywood said “We were grateful for the opportunity to share our…
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Universal Orlando Resort Officially Announces it is Reopening
Today, one hurdle in the reopening of theme parks in Florida was cleared by the Universal Orlando Resort. It received approval from the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force, Orange County Mayor, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Following the approval, Universal Orlando Resort made the official announcement that it will be reopening via social media. We're…
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Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Plans for Reopening
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed its proposal for reopening its theme parks to the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force. This will ultimately see Universal Orlando beginning a phased reopening starting on June 1st with a reopening for the general public happening on June 5th. The plan was unanimously approved by the task force. It still…
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Universal Studios Orlando Plans Phased Reopening Beginning June 1
This morning, The Florida Economic Recovery Task Force has begun to listen to theme park plans to reopen. As many businesses present their plans, we are starting to get an idea of when guests may be inside theme parks once again. Today, we learned that Universal Studios Orlando is planning to begin their phased reopening…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Trip Report With One Last Jurassic Park Ride and Hogwarts Night Show
Thanks to friends at SoCalThrills.com, I was able to spend a day at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s all that I did… Studio Tour When going to Universal Hollywood it’s quintessential to go on the Studio Tour. It’s the one that started them all! And it’s a unique attraction to the park. Guests get to go…
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Get Ready to #RocktheDots with New Minnie Mouse Merchandise
Monday, January 22nd is National Polka Dot Day, and Disney is celebrating our favorite polka dot loving fashionista, Minnie Mouse. Disney fans are encouraged to #RocktheDots all weekend long with events happening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and with a release of park exclusive merchandise. Items including shirts, ornaments, and Dooney…
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Christmas Comes to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Christmas came early this year for Harry Potter fans this year. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be celebrating this most magical holiday. The Wizarding World will celebrate Christmas with new decorations, new festive foods, and a beautiful new projection show on Hogwarts castle. Watch this video to see details: Christmas Coming to…