Author: Brian Glenn

Knott’s Berry Farm reopened its gates today as the theme park safely resumes regular operations with limited capacity and new reservation requirements. The park’s opening also kicks off their summer-long Knott’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. During the 100th anniversary celebration, guests can experience the brand-new Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair, a 4-D interactive dark ride that pays tribute to the classic attraction from 35 years ago. Guests also will have the opportunity to meet Knott’s all-new lovable costumed characters and enjoy special evening entertainment as Knott’s Summer Nights returns with live music, DJs, and one-of-a-kind food and drink specialties.…

Busch Gardens has announced that Summer Nights is set to return on May 28, offering guests over 100 nights of extended hours to enjoy world-class coasters and electrifying entertainment throughout the park. This year, Busch Gardens is set to introduce new offerings for Summer Nights, including: ALL NEW! “Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular”: For an epic finale to a coaster-filled day of adventure, guests will be drawn to the vibrant energy radiating from a unique new production on the Festival Field. As the most stunning show ever to light the park’s sky, “Spark!” will feature an explosive array of fireworks and…

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that their award-winning summer event, Electric Ocean is returning this summer. The event is included with park admission and takes place select days and nights starting May 28 – September 6. This year, entertainment includes: New for 2021! Electric Current: For guests that love to move and groove and don’t want to wait for Club Sea Glow’s nightly dance party, guests can get the party started early with hot music at The Waterfront as our DJ transforms the night into an all-ages dance party beneath the waves. Only during Electric Ocean evenings. See the park schedule…

Universal Orlando has announced that Aventura Hotel will reopen on Wednesday, June 16, welcoming their first guests after temporarily closing last Summer. Universal suspended operations at Aventura Hotel last August due to ongoing issues and uncertainty with the pandemic. With Aventura Hotel reopening, all Universal Orlando resorts will all be back open. Aventura Hotel is a part of Universal’s Prime Value Category hotels and offers modern vibes and amenities. The 16-story gleaming glass tower consists of 600 guest rooms, including 13 kids’ suites. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal has announced DreamWorks Destination – an all-new interactive character experience coming to KidZone at Universal Studios Florida this Spring. Guests will be able to meet, greet, and dance with some of their favorite DreamWorks characters; including Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, Madagascar, and more. The experience will replace A Day in the Park with Barney, which closed earlier this year. DreamWorks Destination will open this spring and an exact opening date will be shared soon.

Attention beer fans! Universal Orlando has released a brand-new themed beer just in time for the opening of the VelociCoaster. The Jurassic World Isla Nublar IPA is now available throughout Jurassic Park in Islands of Adventure; and can be found at Burger Digs, Thunder Falls Terrace, Natural Selections, and The Watering Hole. The beer tap is also worth checking out, as it’s inspired by the iconic Mososaurus feeding scene from the film, Jurassic World. As far as the taste – the beer is a pretty straightforward IPA, not too overpowering with the hops, and has a nice, subtle fruity finish.…

Universal Orlando has changed their safety guidelines, dropping its mandated outdoor mask requirement for visiting guests. Mask use is still required in indoor locations, including attractions, shops, and restaurants. The change comes as the CDC recently released new guidelines stating fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask in a majority of settings. Universal has remained in contact with local health and government officials before making any adjustment. Per the Universal Orlando website: Face coverings are not mandatory while outdoors. Face coverings are still required in all indoor locations including shops and restaurants. Face coverings are required at…

Universal Orlando has announced that Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites will reopen on Wednesday, May 26, welcoming their first guests after temporarily closing at the beginning of the year. Surfside Inn and Suites originally was a part of Universal Orlando’s reopening in 2020 before closing earlier this year after its sister hotel – Dockside Inn and Suites – opened and was able to shoulder the reservation load for a while. Aventura Hotel is the last remaining hotel to open, with an expected reopening sometime in July. Surfside Inn and Suites is a part of Universal’s Value…

Universal Orlando has announced they are looking to fill more than 2,000 new Team Members for full-time, part-time, seasonal, and professional career opportunities across the entire resort. Positions are available in all areas including the in-house Call Center, Attractions, Aquatics, Food Services, Culinary, Custodial, Warehouse, Operations, Merchandise, Sales, and more. Universal Orlando is also hiring additional Lifeguards to support Universal’s Volcano Bay. In the coming weeks, specific hiring events will be held for these positions. Candidates interested in joining should apply online by visiting https://UniversalOrlandoJobs.com. Eligible candidates will then be contacted for an interview. There are also numerous professional career…

Universal Studios Florida will be opening a Jurassic World Tribute Store for the Summer to honor the opening of their newest attraction, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster – which opens June 10 at Islands of Adventure. The Tribute Store is a highly-themed store experience that offers merchandise and food centered around the ongoing event – in this case, a brand-new attraction’s opening. It originally became popular during Halloween Horror Nights, but has now appeared  in recent years at other themed events, including the Holidays and, most recently, Mardi Gras. The classic Jurassic arch will serve as the entrance facade for this…