Forbidden Journey Operating Again After 3-Hour Outage at Islands of Adventure
The Hogsmeade ride was operating again by 5:16 p.m. EDT after a three-hour outage.
Universal Theme Park News
Universal Orlando, Hollywood, and international theme park news: Epic Universe, new attractions, Halloween Horror Nights, merchandise, and more.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Boat Runs Test Cycle During Refurbishment
An empty boat was moving through Jurassic Park River Adventure as refurbishment work continued.
Universal Studios Hollywood Workers Describe Food and Housing Insecurity During Contract Talks
New worker interviews and a union survey detail food and housing insecurity during ongoing contract talks.
Universal Adds Timed Express Access for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
The one-time add-on uses a selected date and time, with park admission required separately.
Universal Launches Year-Round Halloween Horror Nights Podcast
Gabby, Gabbi and Carlos will cover HHN icons, houses and scare zones from both coasts.
VelociCoaster Down Again After 100-Minute Evening Interruption
VelociCoaster was down again in the 7:06 p.m. EDT observation after a 100-minute evening interruption.
Universal Studios Japan Asks Guests Not to Touch Halloween Horror Nights Performers
Guests must not hug, grab or hit performers and crew, or interfere with their work.
Krampus & Kin Returns to Universal Horror Unleashed Nov. 19-Jan. 10
Krampus & Kin returns with winter monsters, a nightly processional, themed zones and Krampus Haus food.
Revenge of the Mummy Stayed Down for More Than Six Hours Thursday at Universal Studios Singapore
The indoor coaster was still unavailable at 4:59 p.m. SGT after going down at 10:49 a.m.
Earl the Squirrel Becomes Universal Orlando’s First Macy’s Parade Balloon Nov. 26
Earl the Squirrel will debut in New York before joining Universal Studios Florida’s holiday parade in early December.
Universal Studios Japan Adds Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai for Spring 2027
Two Hiromu Arakawa series are joining Universal Cool Japan in spring 2027, with attraction formats still to be announced.
Dead Coconut Club Reveals First Food Menu and 2026 Alien Harvest Design
Three new dishes join the alien-harvest takeover at Universal CityWalk through November 1.
Universal Orlando Opens Grinch & Friends Breakfast Reservations at $64.99 for Adults
Universal Orlando opened 2026 Grinch & Friends breakfast reservations with separate Islands of Adventure admission required.
Bekah Brunstetter Signs First Overall Deal With Universal Global Television
The creator of The Five-Star Weekend will develop and produce shows exclusively for Universal Global Television.
UPDATE: Four Rides Operating Again at Universal Studios Japan After Afternoon Interruptions
Four rides were operating again at Universal Studios Japan by 4:54 p.m. JST after an afternoon interruption.
Halloween Horror Nights Releases 26-Second ‘Every Family Has Its Demons’ Promo
The new 26-second Halloween Horror Nights promo moves from a typewriter to the event entrance and a branded physical book.
VelociCoaster Down for Over Two Hours at Islands of Adventure
VelociCoaster remained down at 11:21 a.m. EDT after more than two hours of regular operations.
Shop Universal Launches $85 Holidays at Hogwarts Spirit Jersey
The red cotton Spirit Jersey pairs shimmering Holidays at Hogwarts artwork with a Christmas tree and wizarding holiday details.
Universal Theme Parks Revenue Fell 4.4% as Adjusted EBITDA Dropped 17.1% in Q3
Comcast reported $2.597 billion in third-quarter Theme Parks revenue, down 4.4%, while Adjusted EBITDA fell 17.1% to $780 million.
Shop Universal Sells Out of the Hello Kitty Chucky Plush Headband
The Chucky-inspired Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum headband is sold out online.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Sinners Poster Sells Out at Shop Universal | UPDATE
The HHN 2026 Sinners Poster is sold out online at Shop Universal.
Hollywood Drift’s Spike Switch Moves Between Two Positions at Universal Orlando
A 28-second video captures both positions of Hollywood Drift’s spike switch.
UPDATE: VelociCoaster Operating Again After More Than Four Hours Down at Islands of Adventure
VelociCoaster was operating again in a 7:11 p.m. EDT check after an interruption that began at 1:56 p.m. at Islands of Adventure.
Bob Gale Is Exploring a 4DX Presentation of Back to the Future: The Ride
The franchise co-creator is exploring a 4DX presentation, but rights issues remain unresolved.
Concrete Is Being Cast for Pilings Behind Dark Universe
The Oct. 24 footage shows tall equipment, trucks and concrete work on a cleared site beside Epic Universe’s Dark Universe.
Comcast Plans Three-Park Offers as Universal Works on Epic Universe Ride Capacity
Universal Orlando plans three-park promotional and product offers while work continues on Epic Universe ride reliability and throughput.
Kuromi Meets Fans at Universal CityWalk Hollywood Today From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kuromi appears at the Sanrio Smile Shop at Universal CityWalk Hollywood today, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific.
Universal Horror Unleashed Shares New Photos of The Miz in Las Vegas
The Miz appears among performers inside the attraction’s red-lit warehouse setting.
Shop Universal Adds $85 Shrek the Halls Spirit Jersey
The red cotton Spirit Jersey uses a sweater-inspired holiday pattern with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and Gingy.
Shop Universal Adds $19 Krampus Glass Cup
The 16-ounce glass pairs a Krampus silhouette with a snowy woodland scene and screen-printed artwork.