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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closing at Universal Orlando: Here's when, what might replace it

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closing at Universal Orlando: Here's when, what might replace it

Universal Orlando has officially announced the closing date for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. 

June 2, 2025 3:29pm EDT
Epic Universe: Universal Orlando offers general public opportunity to preview new park before opening

Epic Universe: Universal Orlando offers general public opportunity to preview new park before opening

Starting today, Universal Orlando is offering the general public the opportunity to preview Epic Universe before the new theme park officially opens.

April 29, 2025 3:06pm EDT
Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park inside first look

Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park inside first look

FOX 35 is taking an inside first look at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe. Here's everything we saw and learned.

April 5, 2025 5:44pm EDT
Goodbye Hollywood Rip-Ride Rockit: Permits reveal the planned removal of Universal Studios rollercoaster

Goodbye Hollywood Rip-Ride Rockit: Permits reveal the planned removal of Universal Studios rollercoaster

According to newly filed permits, Universal Orlando has plans to demolish Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and replace the attraction with a new and larger concept. The 15-year-old Universal Studios Florida rollercoaster, which first opened in August of 2009, has had many predictions of its closure for a number of years now. 

December 27, 2024 12:42pm EST
Universal Studios Orlando cancels drone component of their nightly show

Universal Studios Orlando cancels drone component of their nightly show

Universal Studios Orlando has canceled the drone component of their nightly show "Cinesational".

December 24, 2024 5:49pm EST
Orlando theme park holiday events: Disney, Universal and Seaworld

Orlando theme park holiday events: Disney, Universal and Seaworld

Orlando’s theme parks are transforming for the holiday season. Here’s what to expect at Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Legoland Florida.

December 3, 2024 3:57pm EST
Florida water parks close as near-freezing temperatures sweep the state

Florida water parks close as near-freezing temperatures sweep the state

It is tough to enjoy the water park when temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s, no matter how much sun is shining. As a wave of arctic air sweeps across Central Florida, several of the theme park water parks have temporarily closed.

December 2, 2024 10:46am EST
First look at the animatronics inside Epic Universe ride, 'Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment'

First look at the animatronics inside Epic Universe ride, 'Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment'

On Tuesday, Universal Orlando Resort shared it's first up-close sneak-peek of the monstrous animatronics featured in the ride 'Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment' coming to Epic Universe.

October 29, 2024 1:30pm EDT
Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.

October 17, 2024 6:16pm EDT
Is Universal Orlando open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?

Is Universal Orlando open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?

Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen as normal on Friday, the park said Thursday afternoon.

October 10, 2024 1:11pm EDT
Epic Universe: Everything coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

Epic Universe: Everything coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic is set to open at Epic Universe in 2025.

July 31, 2024 9:29pm EDT
Keep your ears peeled at new 'Harry Potter' world in Epic Universe for this hidden 'Easter egg'

Keep your ears peeled at new 'Harry Potter' world in Epic Universe for this hidden 'Easter egg'

That language or translation app you downloaded on your phone months ago might come in handy when you visit the new Harry Potter-inspired world at Epic Universe in 2025.

July 31, 2024 11:19am EDT
Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals 10th, final haunted house

Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals 10th, final haunted house

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the 10th and final haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights in 2024, “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines."

July 25, 2024 12:32pm EDT
Universal Orlando offering Florida residents unlimited theme park access with this exclusive ticket deal

Universal Orlando offering Florida residents unlimited theme park access with this exclusive ticket deal

Universal Orlando Resort is offering an exclusive ticket deal for Florida residents.

July 18, 2024 10:13am EDT
Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals newest haunted house

Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals newest haunted house

Universal Orlando plans to have guests shaking in their boots this year with the addition of an eighth haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights.

July 11, 2024 5:37pm EDT
Universal Orlando's newest, upcoming resorts: Everything from food, amenities, and fun

Universal Orlando's newest, upcoming resorts: Everything from food, amenities, and fun

Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna are less than a year from opening in Orlando.

April 11, 2024 4:50pm EDT
Florida residents can visit Universal Orlando for free with new ticket deal

Florida residents can visit Universal Orlando for free with new ticket deal

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a new deal for Florida residents this spring.

March 26, 2024 3:22pm EDT
Epic Universe: See bird's-eye view of progress at Universal Orlando's newest theme park

Epic Universe: See bird's-eye view of progress at Universal Orlando's newest theme park

SKYFOX flew over Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, on Monday, offering a bird's-eye view of attractions and construction.

March 25, 2024 3:51pm EDT
Riders stuck on Universal Orlando rollercoaster in vertical position for an hour on Thanksgiving: officials

Riders stuck on Universal Orlando rollercoaster in vertical position for an hour on Thanksgiving: officials

“This is the only ride in the park I have not done yet and needless to say, it will probably stay that way."

November 24, 2023 12:43pm EST
Universal Orlando increases prices of single-day tickets

Universal Orlando increases prices of single-day tickets

You'll have to dish out a few more dollars to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

November 7, 2023 4:20pm EST
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