Author: Brian Glenn

REligible service members and their families can now purchase the exclusive 2026 Military Freedom Pass, with options for a 2-Park and 3-Park Pass, including admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay from November 13, 2025, through December 18, 2026, with limited blockout dates. Specially priced Universal Epic Universe 1-Day tickets are also available for purchase with an activated 2026 Military Freedom Pass, allowing members to explore the brand-new, award-winning theme park, with vacation packages and significant savings at Universal Orlando Resort hotels, including 40% off at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort. 2026 MILITARY FREEDOM…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 10, 2025, to November 16, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Volcano Bay is currently operating on a seasonal schedule and will only be open 5 days a week and closing for 2 days. The park will be closed on the following dates this week, due to cold weather and seasonal scheduling. Nov 10 -13 Refurbishments Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change. DreamWorks Imagination Celebration at Universal Studios Florida is closed for refurbishment and is expected to reopen on…

Jay Stein has passed away at the age of 87. Stein was instrumental in transforming the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood and, eventually, in creating Universal Studios Florida, which would grow into the multi-park resort now known as Universal Orlando. Stein’s career with Universal, then MCA, began in 1959, when he joined the studio’s mailroom. In 1967, he became President at Universal Studios Hollywood, helping reimagine the Studio Tour by adding attractions such as Flash Flood, Parting of the Red Sea, and Jaws Lake. After becoming President of MCA Recreation Services (later MCA/Universal Parks & Resorts), he pushed for…

Universal Studios Hollywood has released their 2026 event calendar to help guests plan their vacation for upcoming events like Halloween Horror Nights 2026 and the arrival of its high-speed outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. At a glance, here’s what to expect in 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood: 2026 will see the return of the popular Mega Movie Summer and fan-favorite events like Halloween Horror Nights, which begins Sept 3. Universal Studios Hollywood is also extending a new Annual Pass offer. For a limited time, with the purchase of a new 12-month Annual Pass, guests enjoy three additional…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 3, 2025, to November 9, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Volcano Bay is currently operating on a seasonal schedule and will only be open 5 days a week and closing for 2 days. The park will be closed on the following dates this week: Nov 3 & 4 Refurbishments Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change. DreamWorks Imagination Celebration at Universal Studios Florida is closed for refurbishment starting November 7, 2025. It is expected to reopen on November 18,…

Universal Orlando is celebrating the debut of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film Wicked: For Good with the introduction of new props, costumes, and merchandise at Wicked: The Experience, opening today. This morning, we were invited to preview the immersive new experience ahead of its public opening. Located at Universal Studios Florida, Wicked: The Experience invites guests to step into the world of Wicked before the film’s release in theaters on November 21. The retail experience features displays inspired by the movie, including authentic film props, costumes, exclusive photo opportunities, and an extensive selection of themed merchandise celebrating the sequel to…

Universal Orlando has temporarily suspended sales and renewals for all 3-Park Annual Pass options, which include access to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay. According to a notice on the resort’s official Annual Pass page, all 3-Park Seasonal, Power, Preferred, and Premier Passes are “temporarily unavailable for purchase or renewal,” leaving only 2-Park Annual Passes available at this time. The pause coincides with Volcano Bay’s upcoming seasonal schedule, during which the water park operates on reduced operating hours during the colder months, followed by a planned maintenance closure beginning in October 2026. The change does…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from October 27, 2025, to November 2, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! We’re entering the final week of Halloween Horror Nights 34, with the last night set for November 2! This year’s event features 10 haunted houses, headlined by Fallout, Jason Universe, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks. In addition, guests will come face-to-face with a collection of eerie scare zones and street experiences, shows, and so much more. Volcano Bay Nights returns, running Friday nights from…

Universal Orlando single-day and multi-day tickets are now on sale for 2026 – including multi-day ticket options to visit Universal Epic Universe. Starting today, guests can purchase 3-Day, 4-Day, and 5-Day tickets for visits in 2026 that include access to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Epic Universe, with upgrade options available that include access to Universal Volcano Bay water theme park. The new 2026 ticket products can also be used for multi-day access to the brand-new Universal Epic Universe theme park. Ticket options also include park-to-ark admission. Epic Universe Annual Pass options have not been added at…

The last track piece has fallen. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has been officially demolished at Universal Studios Florida. It took cranes and bulldozers just a little over two months to dismantle the roller coaster after it officially closed on August 18, 2025. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which opened in 2009, was designed by the German manufacturer Maurer Söhne and was known for its vertical lift and the option for guests to choose their music while riding. Despite ongoing demolition, construction has already begun on the next attraction. Aerial photos of roller coaster construction in Universal Studios Florida. Circular concrete forms…