Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has officially debuted Universal Celestial Goodnight, the new nighttime spectacular that caps off each evening at Epic Universe. The new show, presented nightly at park close, features nearly 600 lighting fixtures, over 350 fountains, and seven million LED lights. These elements come together to celebrate each of Epic Universe’s worlds before culminating with a fireworks finale. The show starts with a narration telling guests that the time has come for the Chronos to align, and the energy of each portal will soon ignite. From there, each sequence is inspired by one of the park’s worlds, with familiar music,…

Scare zone setup is underway at Universal Studios Florida as the park gets ready for Halloween Horror Nights 35, with the first “themed” elements for a scare zone being installed in Hollywood. Photos come courtesy of @SpeculationMatt on X/Twitter. All four sides of the base are different! #HHN35 #HHN https://t.co/C4603U2rR9 pic.twitter.com/s7sJ7r1m5E — HHNSpeculationMatt (@SpeculationMatt) July 9, 2026 The scare zone has yet to be announced, but it is very reminiscent of the style of the haunted house, Carnival Graveyard, that was featured in 2018. Scare zone setup should pick up pace in the coming weeks. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will…

Universal Orlando has introduced a new ticket offer exclusively for Florida residents, providing unlimited admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure through December 16, 2026. Available now for $199 plus tax, the new 2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket allows guests to visit both theme parks as often as they’d like during the promotional period. The offer also includes admission to seasonal entertainment that’s part of regular park admission, including Universal Orlando’s Holidays celebration beginning November 14. Guests can enjoy Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, and…

Universal Orlando has announced Nightmare Fuel: Bloor Noir, a new original show that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “Embark on a dark musical journey and resist temptation as death-defying stunts lure you deeper into a vampire-ridden metropolis.” This will be the 6th version of the Nightmare Fuel series. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will take place from August 28, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our Forums where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and park…

Universal Horror Unleashed is bringing the world of Resident Evil to life this summer with a new limited-time experience inspired by Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise. From July 9 through August 30, 2026, the experience will transform Universal Horror Unleashed into an interactive journey through Raccoon City, where guests will travel across six themed zones as they work to contain the T-Virus outbreak. Along the way, guests will solve interactive puzzles, encounter hordes of zombies, and come face-to-face with familiar characters from the series, including Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Ada Wong. The experience culminates in themed…

Universal Orlando has announced Universal Nights, a brand-new, limited-capacity after-hours event coming to Epic Universe on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17. The separately ticketed event will give guests the opportunity to experience Epic Universe after dark, with access to attractions, entertainment, character interactions, and more, as well as complimentary specialty snacks and beverages. Universal Nights will take place from 9 PM to midnight, with ticket holders able to enter Epic Universe as early as 7 PM. This early admission allows guests to enjoy the park before the event officially begins, including the new nighttime show Universal Celestial Goodnight. Tickets…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 6, 2026, to July 12, 2026. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando is featuring limited-time summer experiences inspired by blockbuster films, running now through August 10, 2026. The seasonal offerings will bring a range of character encounters, themed photo opportunities, interactive activations, exclusive merchandise, and new food and beverage options, highlighted by the Spielberg Summer Blockbusters Exhibit, experiences inspired by Jaws and Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the return of the Universal Mega Movie Parade. Universal Orlando will debut Universal Celestial Goodnight, a new nighttime spectacular…

Universal Kids Resort is officially open in Frisco, Texas, welcoming guests to Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever regional theme park. Designed specifically for families with children ages 3 to 8, the all-new destination features themed lands inspired by beloved characters, family-friendly attractions, interactive play areas, live entertainment, character meet & greets, and a 300-room on-site hotel. To celebrate, the park hosted a “kid-tastic” celebration emceed by Laila Lockhart Kraner – who plays “Gabby” in DreamWorks’ “Gabby’s Dollhouse” – and kicked off with a special performance of the Universal theme song by dozens of young recorder players. The celebration continued with…

Universal has officially announced that Hellraiser will make its long-awaited Halloween Horror Nights debut in 2026 as an all-new haunted house at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Inspired by Clive Barker’s legendary horror franchise, the all-new haunted house will plunge guests into a nightmarish realm where pain and pleasure become one. Fans will encounter the twisted world of the Cenobites as they come face-to-face with the iconic Pinhead and his followers as Universal brings one of horror’s most influential franchises to life. Now, for the first time at Halloween Horror Nights, guests will experience this nightmare personally in…

Comcast announced today that it plans to separate NBCUniversal into its own publicly traded entertainment company, marking one of the biggest corporate restructurings in the company’s history. Under the proposed split, NBCUniversal will become an independent entertainment company, separating from Comcast’s broadband and telecommunications business. The new company will include Universal Destinations & Experiences, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, NBC, Peacock, Sky, and Universal’s consumer products businesses. Comcast’s remaining company will focus primarily on wireless and connectivity services. The transaction is expected to take about a year to complete. Comcast has stated it will initially keep a minority stake in…