Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has expanded construction walls in The Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure after the closure of additional locations, indicating that more demolition and redevelopment within the area are upcoming. New construction walls now surround several areas, including some of the space in front of Mythos Restaurant and a snack stand. Additionally, the Lost Continent restrooms are now officially closed. With today’s closures, only four Lost Continent locations remain in operation: Fire Eaters Grill, Mythos Restaurant, the How to Train Your Dragon Store, and Health Services. Additional details regarding the future of Lost Continent, including the new themed area…

Universal Orlando has announced the first scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 35: Infernal Carnival of Nightmares “Jack and Dr. Oddfellow invite you to step right up and see what horrors hide in every shadow at a sinister spectacle decades in the making.” The scare zone is confirmed to be the park’s entrance zone and is located in Production Central/Avenue of the Stars. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will take place from August 28, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 13, 2026, to July 19, 2026. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando is featuring limited-time summer experiences inspired by blockbuster films, running now through August 10, 2026. The seasonal offerings will bring a range of character encounters, themed photo opportunities, interactive activations, exclusive merchandise, and new food and beverage options, highlighted by the Spielberg Summer Blockbusters Exhibit, experiences inspired by Jaws and Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the return of the Universal Mega Movie Parade. Volcano Bay Nights continues on Thursday, July 16, and Friday, July…

Tickets for Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 will go on sale today at 10 AM PT, allowing guests to secure their visit to Southern California’s longest-running Halloween theme park event. Returning on Thursday, September 17, Knott’s Scary Farm will once again transform Knott’s Berry Farm on select nights through Saturday, October 31, with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking throughout the park. While this year’s lineup of haunted mazes, scare zones, and shows has yet to be revealed, Knott’s has confirmed that full event details will be announced in August during its sold-out Nightmares…

Universal Orlando has officially opened Satellite Shakes, a new quick-service pickup location in Celestial Park at Epic Universe, serving up a trio of decadent specialty milkshakes. The new venue replaces the former Meteor Astropub pickup window and offers guests a sweet stop just steps away from the restaurant. The menu features three signature shakes: Captain Cacao’s Starlight Voyage ($13.99) – A chocolate shake topped with rich ganache, marshmallow, blackberry syrup, praline crunch, chocolate whipped topping, a blue starlight ribbon, and Captain Cacao’s signature hat. Astronomer’s Strawberry Shortcake ($12.99) – A strawberry shortcake shake with sweet crumble, bright strawberry ribbon, whipped…

Universal Orlando has officially debuted Universal Celestial Goodnight, the new nighttime spectacular that caps off each evening at Epic Universe. The new show, presented nightly at park close, features nearly 600 lighting fixtures, over 350 fountains, and seven million LED lights. These elements come together to celebrate each of Epic Universe’s worlds before culminating with a fireworks finale. The show starts with a narration telling guests that the time has come for the Chronos to align, and the energy of each portal will soon ignite. From there, each sequence is inspired by one of the park’s worlds, with familiar music,…

Scare zone setup is underway at Universal Studios Florida as the park gets ready for Halloween Horror Nights 35, with the first “themed” elements for a scare zone being installed in Hollywood. Photos come courtesy of @SpeculationMatt on X/Twitter. All four sides of the base are different! #HHN35 #HHN https://t.co/C4603U2rR9 pic.twitter.com/s7sJ7r1m5E — HHNSpeculationMatt (@SpeculationMatt) July 9, 2026 The scare zone has yet to be announced, but it is very reminiscent of the style of the haunted house, Carnival Graveyard, that was featured in 2018. Scare zone setup should pick up pace in the coming weeks. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will…

Universal Orlando has introduced a new ticket offer exclusively for Florida residents, providing unlimited admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure through December 16, 2026. Available now for $199 plus tax, the new 2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket allows guests to visit both theme parks as often as they’d like during the promotional period. The offer also includes admission to seasonal entertainment that’s part of regular park admission, including Universal Orlando’s Holidays celebration beginning November 14. Guests can enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, and…

Universal Orlando has announced Nightmare Fuel: Bloor Noir, a new original show that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “Embark on a dark musical journey and resist temptation as death-defying stunts lure you deeper into a vampire-ridden metropolis.” This will be the 6th version of the Nightmare Fuel series. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will take place from August 28, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our Forums where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and park…

Universal Horror Unleashed is bringing the world of Resident Evil to life this summer with a new limited-time experience inspired by Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise. From July 9 through August 30, 2026, the experience will transform Universal Horror Unleashed into an interactive journey through Raccoon City, where guests will travel across six themed zones as they work to contain the T-Virus outbreak. Along the way, guests will solve interactive puzzles, encounter hordes of zombies, and come face-to-face with familiar characters from the series, including Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Ada Wong. The experience culminates in themed…