Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Set to Open in 2021
Universal Studios Japan sent out a press release today announcing that the much-anticipated Super Nintendo World will be opening in
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Volcano Bay Beginning a Seasonal Closure on November 2
Universal Orlando will be closing Volcano Bay temporarily on November 2 as part of a seasonal closure. Currently, Universal plans
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Universal Begins Search for Developer to Create Affordable Housing in Orange County
Universal Parks & Resorts is planning a new way to give back to Orange County, home of Universal Orlando Resort.
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Universal Adds Get 3 Days Free When You Buy 2 Days Offer
It seemed like Universal was offering a great ticket deal when you had the option to buy a 2 Day,
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Universal Finally Announces the Jurassic World VelociCoaster
2020 keeps getting weirder and weirder. Universal Orlando’s best kept secret has been the roller coaster being quietly built in
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Universal Fright Fix with Daytime Haunted Houses is Officially Happening
Last weekend, Universal Orlando ran its Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing with two daytime haunted houses at Universal Studios Florida, themed
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Universal Orlando Announces Daytime Haunted Houses This Weekend Plus More
Despite Universal Orlando cancelling Halloween Horror Nights 2020 due to the pandemic, Halloween Horror Nights will still have a presence
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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store Reveals Beetlejuice Room
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store is going to be the best way to get a taste of the
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Universal Launches Date-Based Ticket Pricing
Universal Orlando Resort has launched a new date-based ticket pricing system that will now give guests more flexibility when planning
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Several Universal Orlando Attractions Closing Temporarily
Universal has announced that several of its attractions currently operating will be temporarily closed on August 9. The list includes:
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Halloween Horror Nights 2020 is Officially Cancelled
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have officially made the decision to cancel Halloween Horror Nights in 2020 due
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Universal Orlando Updates Face Covering Policy
Since reopening Universal CityWalk and the theme parks, Universal Orlando has been very flexible in terms of their face covering
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Select Hotels to Open at Universal Orlando Resort Beginning June 2
Universal Orlando Resort announced Friday morning that beginning June 2, six of their hotels will reopen. In their press release,
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Universal Orlando Officially Reopening June 5; Hours Revealed and Free Face Masks Retracted
It’s official – Universal Orlando theme parks will reopen on June 5 to the public. Park hours have been revealed
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Universal Orlando Requests to Reopen on June 1; Public Opening on June 5
UPDATE 5/22/20: According to a new press release sent out today by Universal Orlando Resort, “If a guest doesn’t have
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UPDATED: Universal CityWalk Open For Limited Operations
UPDATE – On May 22, Starbucks and Hot Dog Hall of Fame reopened and Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
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Universal Implementing Mandatory Temperature Check for Team Members
Despite the fact that Universal Orlando is still closed to guests, Universal has decided to start implementing mandatory temperature checks
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Comcast Reports Theme Park Revenue Down 32% in Q1; Epic Universe Construction Delayed
This morning, Comcast released their First Quarter 2020 Results and held their earnings call, and it held some interesting insights
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Universal Files Patent for Hybrid Gondola System
On April 9, 2020, Universal filed a patent application, shared generously on Twitter by the Universal Orlando Automated Permit Bot, for
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Universal Extends Closure Through May 31, Updates Team Member Status
Universal has officially announced that Universal Orlando’s theme parks, hotels, and Universal CityWalk will remain closed through May 31, 2020
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Universal Theme Parks to Temporarily Close
Update: Universal Orlando Resort including the theme parks, hotels, and Universal CityWalk will remain entirely closed through April 19, 2020.
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Dockside Inn and Suites Opening on March 17, 2020
Universal has just announced that its next hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, will be open
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Universal Orlando Resort Announces 2020 Dates for Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando Resort has just released the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2020 – the 30th anniversary of the world’s
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Epic Universe Planned for 2023 According to Comcast Earnings Call
During the Q3 2019 Comcast Corporation Earnings Conference Call, it was revealed that Comcast is planning to open Universal’s Epic Universe in
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The Bourne Stuntacular Coming to Universal Orlando in 2020
It’s been a long time since rumors of a Jason Bourne stunt show at Universal Studios Florida began to pop
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Universal Orlando Adds Additional Night to Halloween Horror Nights Event
Universal Orlando Resort has just announced that they’ve added Monday, October 21, 2019 to their Halloween Horror Nights event. Universal
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Universal Orlando Resort Shares Halloween Horror Nights 2019 Foodie Guide
Universal Orlando Resort has just revealed all of the food and drink items coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year!
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Arriving in Time for Halloween
It feels like it’s been forever since Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle was announced for Universal Parks. The third projection
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Halloween Marathon of Mayhem Lagoon Show Coming to HHN
Entertainment at Halloween Horror Nights is going to the next level! What was a pipe dream for many people is
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‘House of 1000 Corpses’ Inspires All-New Twisted Halloween Horror Nights Maze
Guests who visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights in 2019 should get ready for
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Scare Zones Revealed for 2019 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando has just revealed all of the scare zones and the theme for the Academy of Villains stage show
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Graveyard Games Announced for Halloween Horror Nights
Ghosts. Antics. Facebook Messenger. You’ll find all of these things and more in Universal’s latest house announced for Halloween Horror
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“Us” Coming to Halloween Horror Nights
We are getting closer and closer to the start of Halloween Horror Nights and Universal has decided to drop another
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Universal Announces New Addition – Universal’s Epic Universe
Today, during a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Comcast Corporation Chairman and CEO Brian L.
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Universal Teases “Epic” Announcement This Week; Possibly New Park
It seems like the news that Universal fans have been waiting for is about to be revealed. After years of
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space Invades Halloween Horror Nights
2018 was an epic year for Halloween Horror Nights. Popular houses like Poltergeist and Stranger Things saw massive lines night after night.
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Ghostbusters House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights
It may not come as a shock to anyone who has been following rumors surround Halloween Horror Nights 29 at
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Bigfire Now Open at Universal CityWalk
There’s a new place for you to try out on your next trip to Universal Orlando! Universal’s newest original concept
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Yeti: Terror of the Yukon Announced for HHN 29
One of the breakout stars of last year’s Halloween Horror Nights was the Swamp Yeti from the Slaughter Sinema house.
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Delayed Openings will Occur at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
For anyone who has been following the opening weekend of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Universal Orlando’s latest and best
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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure to Implement Virtual Line
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will open to the public on June 13 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The next
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Universal Releases Statement on Recent Volcano Bay Incident
This past weekend, Sunday to be precise, Volcano Bay had to close early after several guests began to report that
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Universal Orlando Will Celebrate July 4 Over Three Days
Universal Orlando is going all out for Independence Day in 2019! The resort will celebrate the Fourth of July over
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Depths of Fear House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights
We have another new house announcement for Halloween Horror Nights 29! The latest announcement is for an original house called
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New Hagrid Animated Figure Revealed
After learning about the magical creatures we’d see on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, it seemed like that would be
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‘Universal Monsters’ Coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
An all-new haunted house featuring Universal Monsters is coming to the 2019 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. In this
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Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Orlando November 16 – January 5
This year, Universal Orlando’s Holiday celebrations will begin November 16, 2019 and run through January 5, 2020! That means you’ll
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Universal Wins Lawsuit Over the Idea of the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
According to the Orlando Sentinel, an Orange Circuit Court Judge has ruled in favor of the Universal Orlando Resort in
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Hard Rock International Renews Universal CityWalk Lease Until 2039
Hard Rock International has renewed their Hard Rock Cafe Orlando lease at the Universal CityWalk location through 2039. The Hard
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Nightingales: Blood Pit House Announced for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Another all-new house has just been announced for the annual Halloween Horror Nights event that takes place at the Universal
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“The Secret Life of Pets” Ride is Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is getting a brand new attraction! “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” will be opening
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New Bigfire Restaurant Coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s CityWalk this Summer
The Universal Orlando Resort just announced that they’re opening a brand new restaurant located between VIVO Italian Kitchen and Jimmy
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‘Stranger Things’ is Returning for 2019 Halloween Horror Nights
Those attending the 2019 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando are in for an all-new Stranger Things haunted house where
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Universal is Working On Self-Driving Ride Vehicles That Pick You Up, Take You to Your Attraction
Imagine this: You are meandering through a crowded park in the sweltering Florida heat, trying to fit in all of
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New Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Details Released
Universal just dropped a ton of new information about Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure that has confirmed many rumors about
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Dark Arts Projection Show Coming to Universal Orlando’s Hogwarts Castle
The home of Harry Potter isn’t just about friendship and Christmastime; the Wizarding World has a darker side, one that
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Universal Studios Is Adding a TODAY-Themed Eatery
Universal is going to bring the TODAY show to Orlando, Florida — in culinary form. A restaurant based on NBC’s successful
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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Opens June 13
Not only do we have a name for the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction coming to Islands of
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Universal Brings New Add-On Experiences to Mardi Gras
Universal Orlando is always looking for ways to improve the guest experience at their parks, especially during their special events,
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HHN 2019 Calendar & Flex Ticket + 1 Night Free Ticket Released
The full calendar for Halloween Horror Nights 29 has been released and the event breaks a new record with 41
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Sabrina Carpenter and Bazzi to Perform at Mardi Gras
A couple weeks back, the lineup for Universal Mardi Gras was released with the exception of a few dates. Two
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Universal is Developing a New Virtual Reality Walkthrough Ride System
New, more sophisticated virtual reality offerings like The Void’s Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire in the Disney Park-adjacent areas
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New Universal Orlando Package Offers Bigger Savings for Longer Stays
The Universal Orlando Resort is currently giving guests an incentive to spend a few extra days experiencing its theme parks
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Universal’s Endless Summer – Dockside Inn and Suites Now Accepting Reservations
As of today, all 2,800 standard rooms and 2-bedroom suites available at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort are now available to
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Universal Mardi Gras Performers and New Parade Theme Announced for 2019
We’re less than a month away from the beginning of Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort and this year’s event
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HHN 29 Dates Revealed on Universal Orlando’s Website
** UPDATE ** Shortly after posting this story, Universal Orlando updated their page to now say Select Nights in the Fall.
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Universal Now Charging $2 for Large Lockers While Riding
Back in the summer, Universal starting changing up their lockers at select attractions to now include two different sizes –
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Universal May Be Developing New Jurassic-Themed Flume Attraction
Universal City Studios LLC has submitted a patent for a new flume ride system, which could end up as a
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A Universal Movie-Themed Escape Room Could Be on the Way
It looks like Universal may have plans to join in on one of the newer entertainment trends; trademark applications suggest
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Starting Wage at Universal Orlando Increased to $12 per Hour
Back in 2014, when Walt Disney World agreed to raise cast member minimum hourly wages from $8 to $10, Universal
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Universal is Developing a Ride Where Guests Can Virtually Explore Jurassic World
Given expectations of a fourth park being developed by Universal Orlando on the large swath of property they’ve purchased recently,
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New Public Hearing Set for Dec. 18 on Universal Orlando Expansion Roads
Universal Orlando and Orange County will build major roads, including the extension of Kirkman Road, in the theme park giant’s
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Multiple New Ride Systems Could Make Their Way into Universal Parks
Amid growing speculation on Universal Orlando’s new property and questions about when an additional theme park will be added, the
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“Stranger Things” House Reopening on November 6
If you’re not a massive fan of Netflix’s Stranger Things, you may not know that Will Byers disappeared on Tuesday, November
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HHN Hollywood Extends to Nov. 4 and adds Daytime Lights On Tour of “Stranger Things”
Fans of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are probably very familiar with the lights on daytime tours offered on select
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Universal Studios Hollywood is Hosting a Kid-Friendly Halloween Party
For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood is breaking the mold of annual scares with Halloween Horror Nights by introducing
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Sale Recorded for Former Universal Properties in Orlando Tourism Corridor
High-profile Orlando tourism-area properties formerly owned by Universal Studios changed hands on Oct. 19, acquired by a Boston-based real estate
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State Calls Meeting to Plan Road for Universal’s Expansion
State and county transportation officials have called a public meeting Nov. 8 gather feedback and show possible routes for extending
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Universal Orlando Adds Steamer-Trunk Bars to Select Loews Hotels
Three Loews hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort are adding nightly pop-up bars to their offerings. Cocktails are going to
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Universal Orlando Resort Raises the Cost of Parking
Parking at the Universal Orlando Resort just became slightly more expensive. Regular parking just increased from $22 to $25; Prime
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HHN Adds Another Event Night on October 30
Halloween Horror Nights has celebrated a very busy year so far thanks to the amazing experiences offered at the event
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Universal Orlando Resort Shares New Drinks and Bites for 2018 Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed all of the food and drink items coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year and there
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Universal Ride Patents Focus Heavily on Augmented Reality
Universal has occasionally faced criticism for its prevalence of new screen-based attractions in recent history; new patent applications published today
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ScaryTales: Deadly Ever After Announced for HHN 28
The final house has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 28 at Universal Orlando and it’s another original house! ScaryTales:
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The Horrors of Blumhouse Returns to HHN 2018
Blumhouse Productions and Halloween Horror Nights will once again continue their creative partnership in 2018 at both Universal Studios Hollywood
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The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad is Closing September 15
It was first reported yesterday on the Inside Universal forums that The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad stunt show at Islands
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AMC Universal Cineplex Will Be Transformed into Universal Cinemark in Mid-September
This fall Universal CityWalk will undergo a fairly significant change for moviegoers. The AMC Universal Cineplex will have its final
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Michael Myers Returns to HHN in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
It wouldn’t be Halloween without Halloween. The original film is one of the best horror films of all-time, while the third
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‘Poltergeist’ Announced for HHN 28
Universal Orlando is bringing one of the horror genre’s most iconic installments to life, or death as the case may
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Universal Is Working on a New Motion Platform Ride System
A patent application filed today by Universal City Studios LLC shows continuing work on a brand-new ride system that could
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Seeds of Extinction Announced for HHN 28
A brand-new original house has just been added to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 28 roster, and this one is
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$148 Million in Construction to Begin on Universal’s Endless Summer Resort
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort is being built as we speak, with Surfside Inn & Suites set to open in 2019 and
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UO Passholder Appreciation Days 2018 Details Released
There are always great perks about being an Annual Passholder at Universal Orlando, but Universal has gone out of their
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New Updates on Universal’s Next Theme Park in Comcast Earnings Call
Comcast recently held their 2nd Quarter 2018 Earnings Call, and news was positive for the Theme Park division of NBCUniversal
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Comcast Reports Increased Revenue for Theme Parks in 2nd Quarter 2018
Comcast released their 2nd Quarter 2018 earnings report along with their earnings call this morning and the news was positive for
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Carnival Graveyard: Rust in Pieces Announced for HHN 28
Another original house has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 28 at Universal Orlando! Carnival Graveyard: Rust in Pieces will
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“The First Purge” Heading to HHN Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced another house to their lineup for Halloween Horror Nights 2018! Blumhouse has been a very
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New Chocolate Frog Card Available in The Wizarding World
Universal has really upped their game when it comes to Chocolate Frog cards in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Halloween Horror Nights Adds ‘Revenge of Chucky’ and ‘Killer Klowns’ Scare Zones
Universal Orlando Resort announced today that Halloween Horror Nights 2018 will include scare zones themed to Revenge of Chucky and Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
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Slaughter Sinema House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2018
The newest addition to the roster of Universal Orlando’s 2018 Halloween Horror Nights houses pays homage to drive-ins and low-budget
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