Universal Orlando news

Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, US – is advancing and the park ... More

Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with Universal also announcing the closure of ... More

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its annual Thea awards, with the likes of Universal Orlando, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi ... More

Universal has confirmed rumours for its new Harry Potter-themed rollercoaster, unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which opens later this year. A new poster for ... More

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood theme park took home the Thea Classic Award, while the ... More

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with a poster for a new, as-yet-unnamed rollercoaster. The ride is ... More

Universal is set to introduce a reimagined water show this summer, blending water and projection to create a jaw-dropping cinema spectacle. Called Universal Orlando's Cinematic ... More

Universal Studios has made a major announcement for this October, revealing plans to bring Netflix smash hit Stranger Things to its parks for the popular ... More

X Fund Properties – a wholly owned subsidiary of Sagicor Real Estate, Jamaica’s largest publicly-traded property investment company – has opened a luxury resort in ... More

The Service Trades Council Union (STCU) – an umbrella organisation representing 36,000 Disney World Resort employees in Florida – is planning to hold talks with ... More

Universal already has plans to expand its yet-to-open Volcano Bay waterpark, with the first phase of the development set to debut on 25 May. Speaking ... More

Jimmy Fallon’s new ride at Universal Orlando has been given an official launch date of 6 April, with the operator promising the ultimate Tonight Show ... More

Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its highly anticipated Volcano Bay waterpark, including a watercoaster and virtual queuing technology. The operator announced today (3 ... More

An upcoming ride based on US chat show host Jimmy Fallon will feature a high-speed race through the streets of New York and all the ... More

Orlando’s theme parks reopened this weekend after the force of Hurricane Matthew left the majority of Central Florida largely unscathed. The theme park capital avoided ... More

Several theme parks and attractions in Orlando have been forced to take precautionary action ahead of Hurricane Matthew's impending arrival in Central Florida later today ... More

Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate on Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Studios Hollywood says it will ... More

Universal Orlando is for the first time introducing a virtual reality component to its Halloween Horror Nights event, with a new interactive experience combining VR ... More

Universal Orlando is putting a Santa-related spin on its Halloween Horror Nights this year, adding a little bit of festive fear with the addition of ... More

Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of Adventure attraction. The plans date back to August 2014, when ... More

The world’s top theme parks recorded tremendous growth in 2015, while visitor numbers to museums entered overall decline, according to the 2016 edition of the ... More

Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure has offered a sneak peek at the multi-million dollar revamp of its Incredible Hulk rollercoaster, with the popular marvel character’s ... More

Universal Studios has officially debuted its new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, with its Hollywood location the second to come to the US. Similar ... More

Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure, will be one of the longest ride experiences ever ... More

In anticipation of the arrival of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing to introduce a variable pricing strategy for ... More