Author: Brian Glenn

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…

Universal has shared more details on their new Las Vegas experience, Universal Horror Unleashed, including The Exorcist: Believer, one of the four haunted houses guests will experience when the year-round experience opens on August 14. Based on the latest entry of the iconic film franchise, “Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer” haunted house will immerse guests in a harrowing retelling of the film’s descent into demonic possession. Everything begins at the market, where a violent earthquake takes place. Later, guests will find themselves deep in the shadowy woods where best friends Katherine and Angela mysteriously vanish – only to be discovered days…

In the 1990s, Universal Orlando was a singular theme park destination. It planned an ambitious expansion that it hoped would transform its park into a multi-day destination to rival Walt Disney World. The company acquired a vast amount of land for new theme parks and hotels in preparation to create its “Universal City,” only to sell it off amid corporate and financial turmoil. Now, almost 20 years later, Universal Orlando has opened Epic Universe, The road to get Universal Orlando’s master plan back on track took a lot of back-and-forth between ownership, some luck, and a significant partnership with a…

Jurassic World Rebirth merchandise has made its way to Universal Orlando as promotion for the upcoming film ramps up. The merchandise can currently be found at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk and Jurassic Outfitters in Islands of Adventure. Universal Orlando plans to celebrate the upcoming film with additional Jurassic World Rebirth experiences this Summer, including specialty food and beverage items and the chance to meet the “newest dinosaur to join the Jurassic World family.” Jurassic World Rebirth releases in theaters on July 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts…

Universal Orlando has opened a new Universal Sweets store in Universal Studios Florida, taking over the old On Location store. Replacing Studio Sweets in the Universal Studios Store, the bigger location sells candy, treats, and baked goods, themed to some of Universal’s famous characters, like Shrek’s Onion Cheesecake or Jaws Swiss Roll. The old Sweets location is now an expanded Universal Studios Store space, featuring merchandise for the Jaws 50th and Universal Studios Florida 35th Anniversaries. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking…

With the live-action How to Train Your Dragon releasing in theaters in June, Universal Orlando has transformed part of The Lost Continent into a celebration of the upcoming film, featuring merchandise, film props, and a Toothless photo op. A giant Stormfly prop sits atop the Lost Continent bridge, greeting guests. Guests can find merchandise from the new live-action film, as well as the new Isle of Berk from the new theme park, Epic Universe – including a new Toothless shoulder buddy doll, which sits on your shoulder. A photo op featuring Toothless has been set up, allowing guests to pose…

Universal Orlando has scheduled the E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida for refurbishment in June 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from June 9, 2025, until June 13, 2025. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. 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 or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has scheduled the Hogwarts Express for a brief refurbishment this week. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from May 27, 2025, until May 30, 2025. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. 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 or Universal Studios Hollywood.