Author: Brian Glenn

Universal has shared more information on their new Las Vegas experience, Universal Horror Unleashed, including details on bringing the Universal Monsters to life when the year-round experience opens on August 14. The cinematic legends have broken free from the silver screen to stalk unwitting victims in the Universal Monsters haunted house, resurrecting the most legendary monsters of all time. Guests will pass through the crumbling mausoleum of famed monster hunter Van Helsing and into the cursed domains of creatures that defined the genre. From the shadowy halls of Castle Dracula, to the sandy tombs guarded by The Mummy, to the…

Universal Orlando has scheduled Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in October 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from October 6, 2025, until October 31, 2025. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Universal usually schedules maintenance for its water rides during the cooler months, especially as attendance is softer. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your…

Universal Orlando has scheduled Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in November 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from November 3, 2025, until November 16, 2025. 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. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in August 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from August 20, 2025, until August 29, 2025. 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. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment and will be closed this week. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from June 16, 2025, until June 20, 2025, with its reopening tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 21. 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. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 16, 2025, to June 22, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise. Universal Orlando is celebrating “Love is Universal” for Pride Month this June with merchandise, themed food & drink, and more. Love is Universal Nights returns to the Red Coconut Club, running each Thursday,…

Jason Voorhees is coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood! Fittingly announced on Friday the 13th, the new haunted house is inspired by the iconic horror franchise. “Jason Universe” will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims. Around every corner, fans will be inundated with infamous killer moments from Jason’s heinous homicidal career as he taunts and stalks his…

Universal Studios Hollywood has shared more details on the upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, including giving us our first-look at the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle was revealed kicked off a media preview of the new Mega Movie Summer event. Debuting in 2026, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster and will debut as the fastest roller coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio at a staggering 72 MPH. The roller coaster will feature groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles, the coaster will rocket guests up to…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 9, 2025, to June 15, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise. In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. In addition, a Toothless…

After years of hype, Universal’s Epic Universe is officially now open. Located just a few miles south of the existing Universal Orlando Resort, now dubbed the “North Campus”, Epic Universe is not just an expansion but a game changer. After several visits and a couple of weeks of processing all my experience at Epic Universe, I can confidently say that the park is a fun addiction. The sheer scale of the attractions, the theming, and the attention to detail create an overwhelming sense of wonder and excitement. What sets Epic Universe apart is its commitment to immersion. The entryways to…