Author: Brian Glenn

Just in time for the Holiday Season, Universal Orlando Resort is offering a new deal for two free days of admission with the purchase of a two-day ticket. On sale now for travel now through April 30, 2025, the “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days” ticket offer gives U.S. and Canada residents the opportunity to enjoy four days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Guests also have the option to upgrade their ticket to include Volcano Bay water theme park. The offer will allow guests to enjoy the experiences that can only be found at Universal…

Universal Orlando is celebrating the start of the holiday season with a range of Thanksgiving feasts at their on-site resorts, along with the return of Holiday Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Thanksgiving Day Buffet – Trattoria del Porto Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 12:00 – 8:00 PM Indulge in a lavish Thanksgiving buffet featuring rosemary slow-roasted turkey, herb-crusted beef rib roast, and an array of seafood delights. Savor Italian specialties including five-cheese tortellini alongside traditional sides and decadent desserts. Live music sets the perfect holiday mood for your celebration. View full menu here. Reservations: Click here or…

Universal Orlando has shared a sneak peek inside the stunning, full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic that will be the setting of the innovative new attraction, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – opening on May 22, 2025 at Universal Epic Universe. The groundbreaking new attraction found within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, which Universal promises to be their”most impressive ride to date” – blending massive incredibly detailed environments, powerful storytelling, unprecedented ride technology and so much more. Guests will journey through the typically restricted wizarding government building to witness the trial of…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 18, 2024, to November 24, 2024. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando begins this Friday, November 22! Guests can celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked at Universal Orlando! Enjoy exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverages, and more – including the new Wicked: The Experience! Volcano Bay is 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: November 18-19 Refurbishments Please keep in…

Universal Orlando has announced that their new Wicked: The Experience will officially open on Saturday, November 16. We were invited this morning to preview Wicked: The Experience before it soft opened to the public. The all-new immersive experience invites guests to enter the breathtaking world of Wicked before the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film hits theaters on November 22. Located inside Universal Studios Florida, guests can “follow the yellow brick road” into the experience. It features rooms dedicated to iconic locations from Wicked, such as Shiz University and the Emerald City. Guests will find costume and prop replicas created by the film’s…

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated its 19th annual “Day of Giving” philanthropic event, with hundreds of employee volunteers participating. Universal Studios Hollywood served as the home base for Operation School Bell, hosting approximately 300 homeless children for a day of theme park fun. The children received an assortment of new clothing and school supplies, from shoes to uniforms and backpacks to books before heading off into the theme park for an afternoon of fun. The “Day of Giving” event is an annual Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to inspire and connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of which are beneficiaries…

Super Nintendo World is joining in on the holiday festivities, as Christmas merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. Located in the Lower Lot, just outside the entrance to the land, the merchandise includes sweaters, dolls, ornaments, and much more! For the first time, Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World will welcome guests to celebrate the holidays in the Mushroom Kingdom alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad. A tree adorned with a Super Star topper, festive wreath and two snowmen—one donning a red Mario hat and scarf and the other a green Luigi hat and scarf—will greet guests for a memorable…

Military personnel and their families can purchase the exclusive 2025 Military Freedom Pass, which gives them access to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay every day from November 14, 2024 through December 19, 2025 with limited blockout dates. 2025 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS Military members and their families can enjoy more than a year of theme park thrills with the 2-Park 2025 Military Freedom Pass. Available for $210, Freedom Pass ticketholders will receive park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, where they can experience some of the most innovative theme park…

Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando’s popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities with a reserved spot aboard a Mardi Gras float to toss beads during the event’s parade. In addition, guests will enjoy a three-course meal on the day of their visit that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and one non-alcoholic beverage. Guests can choose from…

Universal Orlando has released its first teaser commercial for the new theme park, Epic Universe. With the marketing tagline, “You Gotta See This!”, the teaser showcases various families stepping through each of the portals and being transported to one of the worlds they will encounter at the new theme park.You can see the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRkVyz0v2Ng Guests will have the opportunity to explore five immersive worlds at Universal Epic Universe, the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, which is set to open on May 22, 2025. The park will feature attractions based on How to Train Your Dragon -…