Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has announced dates for 2026’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, running daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026. The parkwide celebration will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with cuisine inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world – plus a lively parade filled with vibrant floats where partygoers can catch beads by the handful. And on select nights, guests can cap the festivities with live concerts by top names in music. Access to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Florida. More details…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from October 20, 2025, to October 26, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 continues! 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 September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark…

Universal Orlando is celebrating the release of the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film, Wicked: For Good, by introducing new experiences at Wicked: The Experience, starting October 31. Located in Universal Studios Florida, the immersive store will showcase fresh elements inspired by the film, with new displays featuring film props & costumes, photo opportunities, and merchandise inspired by the sequel to the blockbuster film, Wicked. Guests can experience immersive spaces inspired by iconic locations like Shiz University and the Emerald City, and exclusive displays of costumes and props from the new film. Guests will also be able to shop exclusive new…

 Universal Studios Hollywood has begun testing Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride vehicles as the theme park’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster prepares to open in 2026. The train containing the four ride vehicles, including the Dodge Charger, will be concealed during this initial test phase, with the remaining ride vehicles revealed at a later date. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will feature 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles as guests travel along 4,100 feet of track – constructed with sound reduction technology. This innovative roller coaster features groundbreaking technology designed to create a seamless sensation of drifting cars…

Universal Orlando is testing single attraction express at select attractions for a limited time. The two attractions currently offering the Express add-on are Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida. The price is $24.99 per person and is only available when advertised at the entrance of each attraction. Guests must scan a QR Code and purchase the add-on in the Universal Orlando app. Universal’s standard Express Pass options, which include multiple attractions, are also still available for purchase. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on…

Universal Studios Hollywood has begun offering a new “Guided Theme Park Tour” add-on for park guests. Staring at at $200 per person, here’s what’s included: Unlimited Express Pass Expert Guided Walking Tour Meal at a Designated In-Park or CityWalk Restaurant Complimentary Valet Parking The add-on ticket includes a shared, expertly guided walking tour with unlimited (per day) express access to each ride, attraction, and seated show. Unlike the VIP Experience add-on, which starts at $250 per person, the Guided Theme Park Tour skips the Universal Studios Backlot VIP Trolley Tour and the VIP gourmet meal. Stay tuned to Inside Universal…

Universal Destinations & Experiences unveiled more details about the themed lands kids and families will experience at Universal Kids Resort. The new resort specifically designed and developed for families with young children will open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Kids and their families will be able to explore, imagine, and play while enjoying attractions in seven lands made for kids featuring iconic brands and characters: DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club Jurassic World Adventure Camp DreamWorks’ TrollsFest Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Isle of Curiosity “Universal Kids Resort embodies the spirit…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced dates and details for this year’s Holidays event, which will run from November 24, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Universal Plaza, located at the heart of Universal Studios Hollywood, transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacle with the return of the beloved “Grinchmas” Who-bilation. Guests will be swept into the whimsical world of Who-ville, where vibrant décor, playful performances and interactive activities bring the magic of the season to life. A whimsical 65-foot Grinchmas tree towers at the center of Who-ville adorned with hundreds of vibrant ornaments and thousands of shimmering LED lights. This topsy-turvy holiday icon serves as the…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from October 13, 2025, to October 19, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 continues! 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 September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark…

WWE superstar Alexa Bliss recently surprised guests at Halloween Horror Nights 34 by reprising her character and becoming a scareactor in the haunted house, “WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks.” Also featured at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks has guests facing off against Uncle Howdy in an experience that not only showcases The Wyatt Sicks but also honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt. Together with Ramblin Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch, and Huskus the Pig, they will be waiting to take bloody retribution on a world that has abandoned them.…