Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando Resort is sharing an official first look inside Universal Epic Universe – the destination’s fourth incredible theme park grand opening on May 22, 2025. The new theme park 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 – each filled with extraordinary adventures that go beyond guests’ wildest imagination. Here is an official look at some of the locations guests…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 17, 2025, to March 23, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this weekend! The event will take place every day from February 1 to March 30, 2025. Coco Jones will perform live in concert on Saturday, March 22, and DJ Pauly D will perform on Sunday, March 23. Butterbeer Season is back! Fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Celebrate St.…

Universal Orlando has shared a first look at the upcoming meet-and-greet experience featuring Toothless & Hiccup, which will open as part of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Epic Universe. Guests can visit the Haddock Paddock for an incredible meet-and-greet experience with heroic Dragon Rider, Hiccup, and pose for a photo with his friendly Night Fury, Toothless. Plus, throughout the day, guests may also encounter other familiar Vikings and dragons while exploring Berk. How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk is one of five worlds that will be opening as part of Epic Universe, Universal’s…

Universal Orlando has released general single-day tickets for Universal Epic Universe, which is set to open on May 22, 2025. Single-day tickets start at $139 and can go up to $199 during peak periods. Single-day tickets are available starting June 1st. May dates are unavailable unless choosing a multi-day ticket package. In addition, guests can also purchase a 2-Day Ticket that includes one day of admission to Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure and one day at Epic Universe. Previously, only multi-day packages and single-day tickets for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders were available. Other add-on products for Universal…

Universal Orlando has shared a first look at some new merchandise guests can purchase while visiting Universal Epic Universe theme park, officially opening on May 22, 2025. Available at 20-plus immersive retail locations throughout the theme park, guests can shop a unique assortment of new and popular merchandise that ranges from apparel to headwear to collectibles and more inspired by the imaginative worlds of Epic Universe – including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. “The groundbreaking, immersive worlds of Epic Universe…

Fans gathered at Universal Studios Hollywood to bid farewell and enjoy one last ride on Fast & Furious Supercharged during the Studio Tour, which officially closed on March 10. Its closure comes as Universal is constructing the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, which is set to open in 2026. Inspired by the popular Fast & Furious franchise, Fast & Furious – Supercharged launched in 2015 as the finale of the Studio Tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK7PDDt5UT4 An exclusive “Last Ride” queue was set up in the early afternoon for fans who wanted to be amongst the few to send the attraction off.…

Cinnabon has found a new home in a permanent small kiosk in CityWalk at Universal Orlando. The original CityWalk location closed last April to make way for the expansion of the Universal Studios Store, which is set to open this year. Since then, small mobile carts have continued to serve the popular treat. 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…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 10, 2025, to March 16, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this weekend! The event will take place every day from February 1 to March 30, 2025. All Time Low will perform live in concert on Saturday, March 15, and Lawrence will perform on Sunday, March 16. Butterbeer Season is back! Fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Pat O’Brien’s…

Universal Orlando has started implementing ticketless entry for guests visiting the theme parks, with plans to extend this feature to their Express Pass system. This new system, called “Effortless Entry,” allows all guests to use it after scanning their tickets upon their first entry. Once your ticket is scanned, your access to the park will depend on photo verification. If your photo cannot be verified, the staff will scan your ticket and set up photo validation for your next visit. This system has been in place for all guests entering the park over the past few weeks. The plan is…

COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF BIORECONSTRUCT The Universal Orlando app has been updated with additional Epic Universe information, revealing the parking lot names for the new theme park. Located in the “Parking Reminder” section, guests can park in one of five sections: Explorer, Monster, Viking, Gamer, or Hero. On Twitter/X, Adventuring with Annie provided a first look at the Parking lot sign markers. Monster parking lot sign at Epic pic.twitter.com/tVIAlACvKz — Adventuring with Annie (@AnniesUniUpdate) March 3, 2025 Epic Universe is currently open for Team Member Previews only, but guest previews are possible in the upcoming weeks as we approach the…