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
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No Covid-19 outbreaks connected with Universal Orlando or Disney World
Many are asking about Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando since they reopened during the pandemic. Officials are monitoring the situation at Florida theme parks, but so far it’s been looking good. As of today, Orange County health officials are reassuring the public on how there’s no coronavirus
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:
Breaking Rumor! Jurassic Park River Adventure In Universal Orlando Will Be Refurbished To Jurassic World
We got some breaking news from a Team Member at Universal Orlando that as soon as the brand new Jurassic Park roller coaster opens the Jurassic Park River Adventure will immediately close for refurbishment. The Jurassic Park River Adventure will be transformed to be like the ride over at Universal
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
How to see all of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 1 day
If you’re a Harry Potter fan like me than you’ll definitely want to take a trip to Universal Orlando and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Each time I step into the Wizarding World I’m blown away by the insane amount of details. For those that are visiting and only
Universal Orlando & Disney World experiencing big crowds for a 2nd day in a row
For the second day in a row, Universal Studios Orlando has closed due to reaching capacity. Yesterday we shared photos of what the crowds looked like at Universal Orlando. Walt Disney World is also experiencing large crowds on this holiday weekend with park pass reservations completely gone for today. All
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.
Florida Governor Supports Expanding Theme Park Capacity
During a roundtable discussion at Universal Orlando with leaders from Universal, Walt Disney World, and SeaWorld, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the state would support theme parks increasing capacity. Florida theme parks like Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, and SeaWorld have been operating at reduced capacity since they reopened
Four Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Will Remain Closed Through 2020
We recently announced that Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Aventura Hotel would be temporarily closing on August 21st. They join Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites which haven’t opened since the closures hit. Dockside Inn and Suites was scheduled to have it’s grand
