Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to bring the excitement and colorful exuberance of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls to their front door by participating in the all-new 5K, 10K or Kids’ 1K “Running Universal” Virtual Race. Registration is now open at www.RunningUniversal.com with multiple standard and VIP packages available. Registration is limited and the Virtual Race can
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Trump proposes Explore America Tax Credit which includes Theme Parks
The U.S. tourism industry wants people to resume traveling. Soon, a proposed “Explore America” tax credit might help the industry recover. The travel industry has lost 8.1 million jobs so far and is projected to lose $519 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lobbyists are currently circulating a proposed plan in
Universal CityWalk Hollywood is Open for Business Starting Today
Starting today, Universal CityWalk begins a thoughtful phased reopening of select venues welcoming guests back to enjoy the iconic destination as it resumes operations with enhanced health and safety measures. CityWalk is open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Following is a partial list of select venues that are now open;
Give Kids the World Village Remains Closed Indefinitely
Give Kids The World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, announced that they will remain closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Their website has an update from the president and CEO: “Dear Village Family, It is with a heavy heart that I must share
Meet The New Baby Velociraptor Now At Univeral’s Raptor Encounter
Universal Orlando recently opened back up to the public last week and they had a fun new surprise. There’s not only an upgraded Raptor Encounter area to meet Blue (the scary full grown raptor) but there’s a new a new 6 month old raptor as well! Meet The New Baby Velociraptor
List Of Universal Orlando Passholders Extras Available During Reopening
Universal Orlando passholders there were some new perks announced from Universal Orlando Resort that start on June 8th! There’s some free merchandise and some easy line access exclusively for UOAPs! Universal wants to welcome back their passholders and make their first time back since the parks closed easy as can be.
SeaWorld Aquatica and Discovery Cove Parks in Orlando Set to Reopen June 11th
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., one of the world’s leading theme park and entertainment companies, announced today a phased reopening (with capacity limitations) of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, and Discovery Cove on June 11, 2020. The reopening of the parks will include enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing,
Universal’s Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ Construction Update
We recently attended a Passholder preview at the Universal Orlando Resort for their theme park reopening and got to see major updates on the new rollercoaster being built. The theme parks have been closed since March and only recently has construction been able to resume. This newest attraction is located inside
Universal Studios Orlando reopens to passholders
Universal Studios Orlando reopens to Annual Passholders today. We were lucky enough to get a time to come in and enjoy the parks after being closed since March! Other than a line at the temperature check, crowds have been rather light at the theme park. They have special areas where
Margaritaville Resort Orlando Has Now Officially Reopened
We are excited to share that Margaritaville Resort Orlando, The Margaritaville Cottages and The Promenade, the destination’s retail, dining, and entertainment district have reopened. The resort’s team is eager to welcome guests back to the property and help them get away from it all with sun and sand, with the
Universal Studios Hollywood Asks County of L.A to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen
The Universal Studios Hollywood president asked the L.A. County Board of Supervisors to allow theme park workers to return to work immediately in order to prepare for a reopening. Theme parks in the L.A. County would like to reopen between mid-June and July 1. Karen Irwin, Universal Hollywood’s president, argues
Universal Studios Hollywood hopeful to reopen in July
According to one union for Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park is “hopeful” the entire resort will be reopened in July. There’s also a possibility of Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk reopening this month. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees sent a note to its members saying that Universal may
Super Nintendo World in Universal Japan is Nearly Complete
Super Nintendo World in Universal Japan is Nearly Complete. Nintendo fans are gearing up for the opening of the first Super Nintendo World! An immersive experience that will bring guests into the world of Nintendo games. Super Nintendo World will be an expansive, highly themed and immersive land featuring Nintendo’s
Universal Orlando Resort Announces Reopening of Select Hotels Beginning June 2nd
Beginning June 2, 2020, select Universal Orlando Resort hotels will reopen to guests. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and phased, and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures. The phased reopening of the hotels will include Hard Rock Hotel
