Author: Brian Glenn

For the first time ever, Universal is hosting Volcano Bay Nights on select Saturday nights, including April 12, 26, and May 3, 10, and 17. This all-new, limited-capacity event allows guests to enjoy their favorite water attractions, live entertainment, DreamWorks character meet-and-greets, complimentary island treats, and more. Guests can “embrace the Waturi culture” and experience Volcano Bay under the stars all while enjoying lower wait times and exclusive access to some of their favorite water rides and select attractions like Krakatau Aqua Coaster, Ko’okiri Body Plunge and Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides. Guests can also dance along at Waturi Beach with a live DJ or take…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 17, 2025, to February 23, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this weekend! The event will run daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. This weekend, there will be a concert featuring Scotty McCreery on Saturday, February 22. 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: Feb 19 & 20 If…

Universal Orlando has revealed new details about some of the incredible food and beverage offerings guests can enjoy when Universal Epic Universe officially opens on May 22, 2025. Universal Orlando’s award-winning culinary team has developed more than 100 creative new menu items for guests to enjoy across the five imaginative worlds that make up the all-new theme park. From full-service restaurants to fast casual dining locations, Epic Universe offers a wide range of menu items across 30 dining locations that feature options to satisfy every palate. Guests can savor everything from popular culinary staples like seafood, eclectic Asian, barbecue, Italian,…

Universal Orlando has closed Studio Sweets, which was connected to the Universal Studios Store located at the entrance of Universal Studios Florida. The store offered candy and baked goods – like cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and more. It is rumored that Studio Sweets will be moving across the street to On Location, which also closed recently, with the Universal Studios Store expected to expand its footprint into the old Studio Sweets location. 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 Orlando has released extended Universal Epic Universe commercials after airing their 30-second TV spot during Super Bowl 59. Each ad focuses on one of the new worlds opening at Epic Universe: Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Super Nintendo World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSnpCzWam2U How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of1kFMpv9bY Dark Universe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYRvFWvxSWg&t=1s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_L4B43Em9A Epic Universe is set to open on May 22, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 10, 2025, to February 16, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this weekend! The event will run daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. This weekend will feature a concert on Saturday, February 15, with Kool & The Gang and on Sunday, February 16, with Juanes. 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…

Universal Orlando has shared the first look at the new interactive wands that will be sold inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, one of the 5 worlds located in their new theme park, Epic Universe. The wands will be found in Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée when Universal Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. The photo was shared on a Facebook post: Garrick Ollivander may have held that it’s the wand that chooses the wizard… but esteemed artisan wandmaker Cosme Acajor thinks the wizard has some say in the matter. Her unique…

Universal Orlando has released its all-new Universal Epic Universe commercial, which will air this Sunday, February 9, during Super Bowl 59. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1AQgXzd3o The new ad features the worlds of Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Viewers can see the spot right after the game and just before the official trophy ceremony. Epic Universe is set to open on May 22, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on…

Mardi Gras is back for the 2025 season! The popular event lets guests Laissez les bons temps rouler around Universal Studios Florida for food, beads, music, and fun! Taking place daily through March 30, 2025, this year’s Mardi Gras celebrates 30 Years of the event being held at Universal Orlando, and they are bringing back some old favorites to celebrate the anniversary. The Mardi Gras parade is always a highlight, and this year, it showcases six new floats inspired by New Orleans’ iconic krewes that will join the traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats – such as the iconic, two-story Riverboat and…

The screens for the new Universal Orlando resort entrance signs now display characters from Jurassic World, Harry Potter, DreamWorks, and Transformers. The new digital signs are placed at the resort’s entryways, but currently, only the Turkey Lake Road entrance and the Vineland Road entrance feature the new imagery. Each franchise features 4 characters that blend in one seamless loop. Harry Potter features the titular character twice, along with Ron and Hermoine. Jurassic World features Blue the Velociraptor, a T-Rex, a Pteranodon, and a Triceratops. DreamWorks features Poppy and Viva from Trolls, Po from Kung Fu Panda, and Shrek, Donkey &…