Dockside Inn and Suites Opening on March 17, 2020
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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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Controllable Ride Vehicle Patent May Hint at Mario Kart Racing Attraction
When it comes to theme park attractions, competition is not the norm, but Universal City Studios LLC’s recent patent application
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New “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” to Debut This Summer
Beginning Monday, July 16, 2018, Universal Orlando will take its nighttime lagoon show to the next level in the all-new
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HHN 28 Has 10 Houses and Confirms ’80s Theme
The theme for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 28 at Universal Orlando has been officially confirmed! We’ve been speculating for
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New Additions to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood This Summer
If you still haven’t visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, there is no better time
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“Trick ‘r Treat” Upgraded to a House for Halloween Horror Nights
Universal has announced the next intellectual property house for 2018 and it’s a great one – Trick ‘r Treat! You may remember
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CNBC’s All-New ‘Deal or No Deal’ to Be Filmed at Universal Orlando, Casting Call Set for CityWalk
The popular game show Deal or No Deal is returning with 30 all-new episodes, CNBC has announced, and it is filming them
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“Jurassic Park – The Ride” in Hollywood is Closing This September
Universal has announced that “Jurassic Park – The Ride” at Universal Studios Hollywood will be closing on September 3, 2018
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‘Jurassic World’ Inspired Raptor Coming to the Raptor Encounter at Islands of Adventure
In the most recent Universal Orlando annual passholder newsletter, a brand-new Jurassic World-inspired Raptor Encounter was announced. While the Raptor
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Emeril Lagasse to Close His Restaurant at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse informed his staff late yesterday that Emeril’s Orlando, one of the original eateries at Universal CityWalk,
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Universal Doubles Budget For Its Beijing Park, Outspending Disney
Developers recently doubled Universal’s budget for its upcoming Beijing park after evaluating the success of Shanghai Disney Resort and the
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Universal Studios Hollywood Extends the Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration to 3 Nights
When Universal Studios Hollywood announced they’d be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Jurassic Park with a special after-hours event and
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Voodoo Doughnut is Officially Open at Universal CityWalk
After a preview period that lasted well over a month, Voodoo Doughnut is officially open for business at Universal CityWalk!
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Universal Submits Patent to Help Safely and Efficiently Load Guests onto Rides
According to the Orlando Business Journal, Universal Parks & Resorts submitted a new patent on April 19 that hopes to
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Dead Exposure House Coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
It was just announced that a Dead Exposure: Patient Zero house would be joining this year’s lineup at Universal Orlando’s
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1st Quarter Shows Strong Numbers for Universal Parks & Resorts
Comcast recently released their first-quarter earnings report. Universal Parks & Resorts had a strong quarter largely because of “the continued
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‘Flavor by Loews’ Coming to Universal Orlando Loews Resorts
Select Loews hotels in Universal Orlando are introducing “Flavor by Loews,” new menu items inspired by Florida’s local cuisine. Sapphire
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Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida is Now Open
Fast & Furious – Supercharged is now open at Universal Studios Florida! The attraction is scheduled to have its official
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Universal Orlando Resort Announces Its Intent to Hire for 3,000 Positions
On Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort announced that they are seeking to fill 3,000 positions for the summer season. Positions needing
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After Lawsuit Settlement, Universal Purchases Additional Land for Development
A lawsuit between Universal Orlando and the former landowner of property purchased by the theme park giant has come to
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Universal Addresses a Potential New Theme Park in Lawsuit Against Former Land Owner
In 2015 Universal acquired 475 acres of land on Sand Lake Road in Orlando, Florida for $27.5 million. Since the
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New ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’ Trademark Could Have a Presence in Universal Parks
At the tail end of March, Universal City Studios LLC filed trademarks for the name “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” which
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