Shop Universal Adds $20 Hello Kitty Holiday Wreath Ornament
The 3.45-inch metal ornament frames Hello Kitty in green glitter with a red bow.
Universal Theme Park News – Page 2
Universal Orlando, Hollywood, and international theme park news: Epic Universe, new attractions, Halloween Horror Nights, merchandise, and more.
Shop Universal Adds $20 Back to the Future Wreath Ornament
The 3.45-inch ornament puts the film’s time machine inside a green-glitter metal wreath.
Shop Universal Adds $75 Minions Holiday Lug Skeeter Bag
The blue holiday crossbody bag features Bob in a Santa hat, embroidered snowflakes and a “Sugar, Spice and Yum” back graphic.
VelociCoaster’s Entrance Loses Its Single-Rider Sign
VelociCoaster’s single-rider marker was gone from its entrance on October 20; the standby and Express signs remained.
Toothsome Adds Six Chocolate Dishes for Oct. 25–31 at CityWalk Orlando
The Oct. 25–31 menu includes four savory dishes, a pistachio croissant and a Chocolate Obsession Sundae.
Universal Theme Park Revenue Falls 4.4% as Adjusted EBITDA Drops 17.1%
Comcast reported $2.597 billion in third-quarter theme park revenue as admissions revenue fell and operating expenses rose 2.3%.
Biggleswade Report Proposes Visitor Rooms and Bus Links Ahead of Universal UK
A town council report recommends more visitor accommodation, a museum and tourist information point, and bus links as Universal plans its Bedfordshire resort.
WaterWorld Marks 31 Years at Universal Studios Hollywood
The stunt show opened October 21, 1995, and its signature action still includes jet skis, explosions and a plane crash.
Inde Navarrette Calls Meeting Her Nikki Double at HHN Hollywood ‘Surreal’
Inde Navarrette called her HHN Hollywood encounter with the Nikki scare actor “surreal.”
Universal Hollywood Sets December 1–2 Pass Member Holiday Takeover; RSVPs Open November 4
The after-hours event runs 7–11 p.m. both nights with limited advance reservations.
Doozie Visits Universal Kids Resort October 24–25; Hotel Pool Party Starts Friday
Doozie appears at Universal Kids Resort from noon to 6 p.m. October 24–25, with a hotel-only pool party Friday night.
Islands of Adventure Ride Lockers Mark Photo Validation as Optional
Ride locker signs label photo validation as optional, while return screens separate opening from ending a rental.
Red Blood-Drip Lighting Appears on Mel’s Die-In Tower at Halloween Horror Nights
Red blood-drip lighting is running down the Mel’s Die-In rooftop tower after dark.
$40 Bowser Plush Joins Shop Universal's Super Nintendo World Line
The new polyester Bowser plush is surface washable and intended for ages 18 months and older.
Shop Universal Offers Two Luma Shoulder Pals for $40
The limited-time mix-and-match offer cuts the price of two Lumas in half, from $80 to $40.
Detective Conan World Returns to USJ Feb. 10 With New Peacock Theater Restaurant
Detective Conan World returns Feb. 10 with three attractions and a revamped Peacock Theater restaurant.
BiCE at Portofino Bay Will Serve $90 Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 26
BiCE will serve the three-course dinner from 4:30 p.m. for $90 per guest, plus tax and a 20% gratuity.
Shop Universal Marks $35 E.T. Plush-Face Cap as New
The adjustable adult cap puts a plush E.T. face across the front and is priced at $35.
Grinchmas Sets Eight Opening-Day Shows at Universal Islands of Adventure on Nov. 14
The opening-day schedule runs from 10:15 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. at Islands of Adventure.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew’s NBA Tip-Off Celebration Runs Oct. 20 From 5–9 p.m.
The Oct. 20 event adds a live DJ and referee-themed stilt walkers; three dishes remain through the NBA season.
Universal Orlando Holiday Tour Runs on Select Dates Nov. 14–Jan. 2 With Grinch, Max and Santa
The 2½-hour tour includes Grinch, Max and Santa meet-and-greets, reserved Grinchmas seating and optional parade viewing.
Universal Reveals Haus Noel as Green & Red Coconut Club’s 2026 Holiday Theme
Universal reveals Haus Noel as the Green & Red Coconut Club’s 2026 holiday theme.
Universal Hollywood’s Final Hollywood Drift Magnet Debuts November 1
The fourth and final Pass Member magnet will be available November 1–30 while supplies last.
UPDATE: Stardust Racers Down More Than 2 Hours at Epic Universe
Stardust Racers remained down at 5:01 p.m. EDT Sunday, about four and a half hours after the interruption began at Universal Epic Universe.
Hollywood Drift Pull-Test Car Travels Through Overbanked Turn at Universal Orlando
Hollywood Drift’s pull-test car traveled through an overbanked turn at Universal Studios Florida on October 16.
Brightline Adds 12:15 A.M. Train After Halloween Horror Nights on October 25
A one-night 12:15 a.m. Orlando-to-South Florida train includes a free shuttle from Universal Orlando.
Two Riders Reported Abdominal Pain at Universal Orlando in July and August
The third-quarter filing covers incidents at Fast & Furious - Supercharged and Revenge of the Mummy; one entry notes a pre-existing condition.
UPDATE: Hollywood Dream Down Over 9 Hours Again at Universal Studios Japan
Hollywood Dream was down again for more than 10 hours at USJ Friday.
Shop Universal Raises Dustin Squishmallow Back to $20 After $15 Sale
The Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Dustin plush is back to $20, a $5 jump from its previous $15 sale price.
USJ Shares a Red-Lit Look at Jaws After Dark
Jaws glows deep red in two official nighttime photographs from Universal Studios Japan.