Universal Orlando to permanently close 'Fear Factor Live' attraction
Fear Factor Live, a Universal Orlando attraction billed as "an extreme audience participation show, full of gravity-defying stunts, audience mayhem, and more," will permanently close on November 1.
Universal Orlando: 'Shrek 4D' attraction, shop to permanently close
Universal Orlando Resort confirmed that the Shrek 4D attraction and its corresponding gift shop will permanently close on January 10th, 2022.
Halloween Horror Nights: 5 more houses, 5 scare zones, and 2 shows announced
Universal Orlando Resort announced five additional haunted houses, five scare zones, and two live shows for the 2021 horror event.
Halloween Horror Nights announces new house, multi-day passes on sale
Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, September 3rd, and goes until Sunday, October 31st at Universal Orlando Resort.
Universal Orlando 'encourages' mask use by guests, requires employees
Universal Orlando Resort is revising its policy on face-coverings for employees. Employees, or “Team Members” as they are referred to by the company, will once again be required to wear masks when indoors in guest areas, regardless of vaccination status. The new policy takes effect beginning Saturday, July 31.
Halloween Horror Nights: 2 more houses announced for 2021 event
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort begins Friday, September 3rd, and operates on select nights through Sunday, October 31st.
Halloween Horror Nights 2021: 'The Haunting of Hill House' maze announced
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort begins Friday, September 3rd, and operates on select nights through Sunday, October 31st.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster: Your guide to Universal Orlando's latest thrill ride
As they say in the original Jurassic Park movie, hold on to your butts!
Jurassic World: VelociCoaster opens at Universal Orlando on Thursday
The thrill ride has been described as “a series of intense maneuvers that will send guests catapulting up to 70 mph and more than 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators”
On This Day: Universal Studios Florida opens in 1990
Universal Studios Florida opened to the public on June 7th, 1990.
Universal Orlando Resort no longer requiring face masks for fully vaccinated people
Universal Orlando announced on Friday that masks will no longer be required indoors or outdoors for fully vaccinated guests on property beginning Saturday.
Universal Orlando to increase starting rate to $15 per hour
The new rates will become effective June 27.
Hot Butterbeer now a year-round offering at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando said a seasonal favorite will now be offered year-round. Hot Butterbeer, “the toasty version of the popular Butterbeer beverage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” had only been offered during the winter season.
Florida's theme parks no longer requiring face masks outdoors
Visitors at Disney and Universal no longer need to wear their masks outdoors, but must still cover their faces inside and on rides. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, however, are allowing fully vaccinated guests to remove their masks throughout their theme parks.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Universal Orlando hiring more than 2,000 workers
There are full-time, part-time, seasonal, and professional career opportunities across the entire resort.
Universal Orlando to drop temperature checks for employees, guests
Universal Orlando Resort will be eliminating temperature screenings for park guests and employees and relax social distancing rules beginning May 6.
Jurassic World VelociCoaster: Look inside the queue
Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando will open on June 10.
Behind-the-teeth: Inside look at queue line for Jurassic World VelociCoaster
The ride opens June 10.
Hear the screams! Video shows Jurassic World VelociCoaster running with humans onboard
Universal Parks News Today posted on Thursday that the upcoming attraction is under "technical rehearsal" as team members get to ride the coaster.