Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 9, 2025, to June 15, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise. In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. In addition, a Toothless…

After years of hype, Universal’s Epic Universe is officially now open. Located just a few miles south of the existing Universal Orlando Resort, now dubbed the “North Campus”, Epic Universe is not just an expansion but a game changer. After several visits and a couple of weeks of processing all my experience at Epic Universe, I can confidently say that the park is a fun addiction. The sheer scale of the attractions, the theming, and the attention to detail create an overwhelming sense of wonder and excitement. What sets Epic Universe apart is its commitment to immersion. The entryways to…

Fallout is coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Based on the award-winning global video game franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, “Fallout” was a critically acclaimed hit with audiences worldwide when it debuted on Prime Video in 2024. The cinematic series is set in the year 2296, two hundred years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization. All that is left is an eradicated and highly violent hellscape known as The Wasteland crawling with mutated animals and creatures, while gentle citizens take refuge underground in luxury fallout shelters known as Vaults. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUw6kOT3pyc Fans will encounter iconic…

Universal Studios Hollywood has released single-night & multi-night tickets and additional event add-ons for Halloween Horror Nights 2025, which will occur on select nights between September 4 and November 2, 2025. Single-night tickets start at $77, with the Express Pass add-on at $229 per person and the Unlimited Express option add-on at $269 per person. Frequent Fear Passes are also available in two options: the Frequent Fear Pass, which allows up to 33 nights of the event and starts at $179 per person, and the Ultimate Fear Pass, which allows visits on all event dates and starts at $299 per…

Universal Orlando has released single-night tickets and additional event add-ons for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, taking place from August 29, 2025, through November 2 2025. Single-night tickets start at $82.99, with the Express Pass option starting at $139.99 per person. Multi-night tickets, such as the Frequent Fear Pass, are not available at this time, though we expect them to be on sale later this year. Guests can also book the RIP Tour, starting at $369.99, or the behind-the-scenes Unmasking the Horror Tours, starting at $84.99 for the 3-house tour, which starts August 22, and $169.99 for the 6-house tour,…

Universal Orlando is celebrating “Love is Universal” for Pride Month this June with merchandise, themed food & drink, and more. Debuting in 2019, “Love is Universal” is a line of pride merchandise celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Now – the slogan has become a Universal celebration of Pride during June. Through August, 100% of the profits of the Love is Universal merchandise collection will be donated to local non-profit organizations that support and engage the LGBTQ+ community. Love is Universal Nights returns to the Red Coconut Club, running each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in June. Admission is free, and guests must…

Universal Orlando has announced that Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will permanently close at Universal Studios Florida on August 18, 2025. The closure was initially set for September 2025, but we now have an official date set just a bit earlier. Per Universal, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s closure will make way for a new experience. More details will be available at a later date. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which opened in 2009, was designed by the German manufacturer Maurer Söhne and is known for its vertical lift and allowing guests to choose their music while riding. Rumors suggest a new coaster…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 2, 2025, to June 8, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can celebrate Jaws’ 50th Anniversary by visiting “Amity” in San Francisco at Universal Studios Florida. The area will offer limited-time food, drink, and merchandise. In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. Refurbishments Please keep in mind that refurbishment dates can change. No refurbishments at this time. Universal…

Universal Parks has announced that Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood will feature the popular survival horror franchise, Five Nights at Freddy’s. The announcement was made on their social channels, with more details to be shared soon. Five Nights at Freddy’s is a survival horror video game franchise, first released in 2014. Set in a haunted pizzeria resembling Chuck E. Cheese’s, players take on the role of a night security guard tasked with monitoring creepy, malfunctioning animatronic characters that come to life after hours, with characters such as Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, and Chica the Chicken. The franchise…

Universal Orlando has officially added Universal Express to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in Islands of Adventure. Located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has been one of Universal’s most popular attractions since it opened in 2019. Universal Express allows guests to skip the regular lines at participating attractions, significantly reducing wait times. Guests can choose the standard Express Pass, which allows one-time entry into the Express line, or Express Pass Unlimited, which offers unlimited access to the Express line. Guests staying at select on-site hotels receive complimentary Express Unlimited access during…