Since Universal’s reopening in June, weekends have gotten increasingly more crowded. The parks even reached capacity last weekend with the debut of their Halloween Horror Nights Houses. To try and combat some of the crowds Universal has not only extended park hours at night on weekends, but now they have
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Universal Orlando extends furlough for 5400 employees
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando has alerted the state that 5,400 furloughed employees won’t be back to work anytime soon. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will most likely last until 2021. Unfortunately, this news means a longer furlough for many theme park and hospitality workers. It’s a
Universal attendance is only operating at 25% according to Comcast CEO
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal’s attendance at its open Orlando and Japan parks typically hovers around 25%. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts acknowledges the diminished attendance as being a consequence of the global pandemic. It’s understandable with the financial ripples and health concerns. The entertainment company is doing everything it
Three New Character Meet and Greets At Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando has definitely been upping their character game lately. From a new baby raptor experience to all the fun characters out at Universal Studios, we are excited to see even more! They recently added three brand new character experiences at Islands of Adventure. All of these experiences happen near
Universal Orlando Announces Two Haunted Houses and Trick-or-Treating Coming This Weekend
The news Halloween Horror Night fans have been waiting for is here! This weekend, September 19th and 20th, 2020, Universal will have two daytime Halloween Horror Houses and some trick-or-treating for kids at Islands of Adventure. Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives The first house announced is Universal Monsters:
Unnamed Universal Orlando Jurassic Park Coaster Construction
We recently announced that Universal Orlando’s unnamed Jurassic Park Coaster’s track was completed and we have more updates. Bioreconstruct on Twitter has released aerial images of the coaster and you can see the three raptors inside. Aerial look at the dinosaur resistant wall at the unannounced Jurassic Park roller coaster. Unknown
Universal Orlando Extends Park Hours On Select Weekends In September
Universal Orlando has definitely seen an increase in traffic on weekends and they have recently increased park hours on select weekends. The resort’s theme parks all reached capacity for the first time over Labor Day weekend since reopening. They announced during the weekend park hours were increased. Now it seems,
All 3 Universal Orlando Theme Parks closed due to capacity
All 3 Universal Orlando Theme Parks have closed to new guests due to reaching capacity. Checking the Universal Studios Orlando App it is showing that Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay are closed to new guests due to capacity. Check out some photos of the crowd levels at
Track of Universal’s Jurassic Park Coaster Complete
According to Amusement Insider, the final piece of track has been installed to the unannounced Jurassic Park themed rollercoaster at Universal. Though Universal has made no official announcements about this new roller coaster guests have dubbed it “Velocicoaster“. There has even been sightings of raptors being brought into the construction
Will Universal bring back Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle This Fall?
With the recent announcement that Universal has canceled Halloween Horror Nights we are left with questions about Dark Arts at Hogwarts. In past years, fall brought out the Death Eaters and spooky shows at the Wizarding World. The Dark Arts At Hogwarts was filled with green lights and fog machines.
Jurassic Park Coaster Construction Update
Though Universal has been pretty quiet about the construction of a new roller coaster in the Jurassic Park section of Islands of Adventure, the velociraptor is pretty much out of the bag. Construction is progressing, and track is becoming more and more apparent to park goers. In 2019, construction began behind
The Ultimate Dining Guide For Hogsmeade At Universal Orlando
If you ever dreamed of walking the aisles of Honeydukes than you’ll definitely want to plan a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and visit Hogsmeade. Unlike Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade is actually in both Florida’s and Hollywood’s Universal parks. At Hogsmeade, you can divulge in all the Wizarding
Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure At Universal Closed Tuesday Following BackStage Fire
Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure has been Universal Orlando’s top attraction since it opened last June. Wait times were capped off early and people spent their entire day waiting to ride. Since Universal’s reopening on June 5th fans have been able to score virtual line passes or even recently walk
Universal Orlando to Temporarily Close Several Attractions
Universal Orlando to Temporarily Close Several Attractions Universal Orlando reopened June 5th after being closed for a couple months and is continuing reevaluate their operations. Due to impacts of its daily operations Universal is looking for ways to move its Team Members and will temporarily be closing several attractions. Starting
