Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Volcano Bay Nights will begin this Saturday, April 12. Guests are invited to be among the first to attend the all-new exclusive nighttime adventure on select Saturday nights this spring, including April 12, 26, and May 3, 10, and 17. This limited-capacity event will allow guests to enjoy some of their favorite water attractions, live entertainment, DreamWorks character meet-and-greets, complimentary island treats, and more. Guests can experience Volcano Bay while enjoying lower wait times and exclusive access to select water rides and attractions like Krakatau Aqua Coaster, Ko’okiri Body Plunge, and Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides. Character meet and greets from fan-favorite DreamWorks Animation films, like Shrek…

Universal has shared additional details on some of the experiences coming to Universal Horror Unleashed, including the highly rated, fan-favorite house in Halloween Horror Nights, Scarecrow: The Reaping. Scarecrow: The Reaping is one of the four haunted houses that await guests at Universal Horror Unleashed – a first-of-its-kind, year-round, immersive horror experience in Las Vegas. “Inspired by the historic Dust Bowl era when severe dust storms devastated the Midwest, this original story will take guests back in time to a dry, barren 1930s farmland ravaged by farmers and taken over by horrifying inhabitants arising from the land: bloodthirsty scarecrows bent…

Universal Orlando is launching the National Epic Universe Portal Tour across select cities this spring ahead of the highly anticipated opening of its fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – to give fans an exciting glimpse of the immersive new theme park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmWfQ02vpQI The tour’s centerpiece will be a gigantic, 30-foot-tall Chronos – a replica of the icon of Universal Epic Universe. Guests will be invited to approach the portal structure to witness “action-packed sequences that celebrate the incredible adventures of the new theme park.”. Attendees will be able to take a photo beside the portal and can visit…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 31, 2025, to April 6, 2025. Universal Orlando Butterbeer Season is back! Fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Refurbishments Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change. No refurbishments are scheduled at this time.  Universal Studios Hollywood Butterbeer Season is back! Fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Refurbishments Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates…

Universal Terra Luna Resort is officially open! Developed by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co., Terra Luna joins its sister hotel, the Universal Stella Nova Resort. It is the second of three hotels set to open this year in the new Epic Universe resort area. Our stay began on Opening Day, with check-in starting at 11 a.m. Like Stella’s opening, dozens of team members and executives welcomed the hotel’s first guests. Universal also offered meet-and-greet opportunities with astronauts and Universal characters. Terra Luna shares many similarities with Stella Nova, including 750 guest…

Universal Studios Hollywood has provided additional details about what guests can expect during the Universal Fan Fest Nights Experience – Back to the Future – Destination Hill Valley. Coinciding with the film’s 40th Anniversary, Back to the Future – Destination Hill Valley will transport guests to 1955 Hill Valley. According to the Discover Universal blog post, fans can immerse themselves in the world of the popular film “Back to the Future.” They will encounter characters like Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and many others throughout Courthouse Square, each engaged in their own storylines. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet…

Universal Orlando has released more options for Epic Universe, including Express Passes, VIP Tours, and other additional experiences. Opening on May 22, 2025, Universal states Epic Universe will present a level of immersion and innovation that is unmatched as it unlocks the portals to five astounding worlds: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Express passes are currently only available as single-day, single-use options, with prices starting at $129.99 per person. Pricing for Opening Day set at $260 per person.…

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a new Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket, available from March 27 through August 13, 2025. Guests can purchase the special Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free ticket online at Universal Studios Hollywood from March 27 through August 13, 2025 and enjoy their second day free for their return on select dates, with all visits completed on or before December 17, 2025. The first visit is valid on the guest’s selected date. Blockout dates apply to the second visit, and restrictions apply. From Butterbeer Season to Back to Hogwarts, along with 4th of July festivities and the…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 24, 2025, to March 30, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will conclude this weekend, with March 30 being the final day. TLC will perform live in concert on Saturday, March 29. Universal Terra Luna Resort will welcome its first guests on Tuesday, March 25. The hotel features 750 guest rooms and is a part of Universal’s Prime Value category. Butterbeer Season is back! Fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, daily…

Universal Orlando has scheduled Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in Islands of Adventure for a brief one-day refurbishment. Per Universal Orlando’s website, the attraction will be closed for maintenance on April 9, 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.