Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the WaterWorld stunt show for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed until February 10, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from January 8, 2024, to January 14, 2024. Universal Orlando Passholder Bonus Benefits, an event celebrating their annual passholders, will return starting on January 6, 2024. The event gives Annual and Seasonal Passholders extra benefits only available for a limited time, including a dedicated park entrance, special menus, and exclusive merchandise. With Winter arriving in Central Florida, Volcano Bay may close if the temperature is forecasted to be cold. Make sure to check Universal’s website or social channels for more information. Refurbishments Please keep in mind…

Universal Orlando is no longer offering paper park maps at its theme parks, encouraging guests to use the official Universal Orlando app for park information. The change was made as Universal aims to provide guests with more of a digital experience. “With the app, guests can also take advantage of other capabilities to maximize their visit, including purchasing and redeeming select admission tickets, viewing wait times, taking advantage of Mobile Food and Drink Ordering and more.” Guests who still prefer paper maps are encouraged to print out a park map before their visit from the Official website, or they can…

Universal Orlando has confirmed that the Universal Legacy Store in CityWalk Orlando will officially close on January 7, 2024. Per Universal, the closure will “make way for an exciting new experience for our guests” and “more details will be revealed soon.”. Opening in 2021, the Legacy Store replaced the original Universal Studio Store. It focused on the nostalgia and history of the Universal Orlando Resort since its opening in 1990 – featuring props, photos, and costumes throughout the store. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums &…

Happy New Year! Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from January 1, 2024, to January 7, 2024. Universal Orlando Passholder Bonus Benefits, an event celebrating their annual passholders, will return starting on January 6, 2024. The event gives Annual and Seasonal Passholders extra benefits only available for a limited time, including a dedicated park entrance, special menus, and exclusive merchandise. With Winter arriving in Central Florida, Volcano Bay may close if the temperature is forecasted to be cold. Make sure to check Universal’s website or social channels for more information. Refurbishments Please…

Another year is in the books! Highlighted by the opening of Minion Land as Universal starts to shift focus to getting the Resort ready for the upcoming Epic Universe theme park, Universal Orlando was filled with notable moments in the past year. So let’s take a look at the Top 10 Stories from Universal Orlando during 2023. 10. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Adjusts Tracklist Nothing like a good ol’ surprise adjustment to start a Top 10. In August, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was closed for a brief refurbishment. Not much was thought of what was supposedly a standard, quick closure.…

2023 was quite a momentous year for Universal Studios Hollywood. The past few years saw the park gear up and get ready for the opening of Super Nintendo World, which finally opened in February. Other than that, Universal Studios Hollywood continues to transition away from its movie studio roots and become a destination theme park. So let’s take a look at the Top 10 Stories from Universal Studios Hollywood during 2023. 10. Mobile Ordering Arrives One of the most requested features from park-goers over the years was for Universal Studios Hollywood to add a Mobile Ordering feature to their app.…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from December 25, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. Universal Orlando will be ringing in the…

A Universal Theme Park may be headed to the United Kingdom. Universal Destinations & Experiences has confirmed they have purchased land near London and are in the initial stages of exploring a potential resort. The land purchased is located in Bedford, England, which is about 60 miles outside of London. Per a Universal spokesperson – “We recently acquired land in Bedford and are at the early stages of exploring its feasibility for a potential park and resort at this site. It will be many months before we are ready to make a decision to proceed and we look forward to…

Universal Orlando has announced Passholder Bonus Benefits, an event celebrating their annual passholders, will return January 6 – 31, 2024. Annual and Seasonal Passholders will have the opportunity to experience Universal Orlando with extra benefits only available for a limited time. Here are some of the exclusive offerings that Universal Orlando Passholders can enjoy during Passholder Bonus Benefits: Passholder-dedicated entrance to Universal Studios Florida available from 9am – 3pm daily. Food and beverage featuring ten limited-time menu offerings throughout the destination, plus Passholder exclusive dining locations at Confisco Grille in Universal Islands of Adventure and Lombard’s Seafood Grille in Universal Studios Florida.…