UPDATE: Hiccup’s Wing Gliders Reopens Again After Epic Universe Outage
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders was operating again by 6:26 p.m. EDT after a second outage Thursday; Stardust Racers had also returned.
Universal Theme Park News – Page 3
Universal Orlando, Hollywood, and international theme park news: Epic Universe, new attractions, Halloween Horror Nights, merchandise, and more.
Universal Details 2026 Halloween Hotel Bars With Monsters, Aliens and Zombies
The lineup spans a Monsters tiki lounge, alien cocktails and a returning zombie-rock bar.
Universal Kids Resort Introduces $69.99 Explorer Ticket for Repeat Visits Through March 11
The $69.99 Explorer Ticket covers repeat Sunday-through-Thursday visits through March 11, with seasonal closures.
Harbor Nights Returns to Portofino Bay Friday With Food, Wine and Live Music
The 21-and-older Harbor Piazza event runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Eastern on October 16.
Universal Orlando Sets November 14 Start for Holiday Passholder Button Giveaway
Universal Orlando sets November 14 as the start of its holiday annual passholder button giveaway.
Halloween Horror Nights Posts a Cryptic Projector Teaser
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando posts a cryptic Reel built around a projector and dark illustrated images.
Myaku-Myaku and Hamikuma Sundae Goes on Sale at Universal Studios Japan
A chocolate and mixed berry Myaku-Myaku and Hamikuma sundae is now on sale at Universal Studios Japan.
UPDATE: Hogwarts Express Plans to Reopen Nov. 5 After Nov. 4 Closure
Hogwarts Express is set to close temporarily Nov. 4, with a planned reopening on Nov. 5.
Universal Horror Unleashed Tickets Start at $14.99 Without Haunted Houses
The Las Vegas venue’s Fraidy Cat ticket starts at $14.99 plus tax and excludes the haunted houses; house access starts at $49.99.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Remains Down After More Than 2 Hours at Islands of Adventure
The Hogsmeade ride remained unavailable at 8:01 p.m. EDT after more than two hours down.
WaterWorld at Universal Studios Japan Will Close November 28 Through December 27
WaterWorld at Universal Studios Japan is scheduled to close temporarily from November 28 through December 27, 2026.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Scheduled to Reopen December 17
Jurassic Park River Adventure is scheduled to reopen December 17, 2026, after its extended refurbishment.
Monsters Unchained LEGO Creator Flew to Epic Universe for a 48-Hour Research Trip
Patrick Creedon used a 48-hour Epic Universe trip to finish his roughly 3,900-brick model.
Universal’s Blumhouse Horror Make-Up Show Is Getting a Floor-to-Ceiling Redesign
Michael Aiello says the entire venue is being redesigned while much of the longtime show stays in place.
McDonald’s Japan Launches 10 Universal Studios Japan Toys on October 16
McDonald’s Japan launches 10 Universal Studios Japan toys in two waves beginning October 16.
Universal Hollywood Holidays Start November 21 With a Merry Minions Meet-and-Greet
The season adds festive Minion meet-and-greets, seasonal Minion Cafe food and new merchandise.
Universal Horror Unleashed Makes Monster Prosthetics in Its Own Las Vegas Lab
Up to 12 artists prepare scores of Universal Horror Unleashed performers each night.
Universal Kids Resort Hosts Breast Cancer Patients and Families for Private Park Morning
Universal Kids Resort hosts breast cancer families for a private morning.
Universal Releases Five Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Lore Podcasts
The official Echoes from the Fog collection covers Jack and Oddfellow, Mel’s Die-In, Sideshow of Decay, Cybergoria and Downtown Clowntown.
Universal Appoints Luc Bondar Chief Brand and Commercial Officer Starting October 19
Bondar will succeed Alice Norsworthy and oversee Universal’s marketing, sales, pricing and commercial operations.
Universal and Comcast Bring More Than 40 Students to Epic Universe for Innovators Summit
The multi-day summit used Epic Universe as an interactive classroom for students in engineering, game design and hospitality.
Pizza Moon Mobile Ordering at Epic Universe Is Limited to After 4 p.m.
Pizza Moon mobile ordering is limited to after 4 p.m. at Epic Universe.
Epic Universe’s 1.4-MW Floating Solar Array Charges Electric Buses at Night
The 1.4-megawatt array is part of three on-site solar installations totaling 3.7 megawatts.
André Holland Joins Universal’s Miami Vice ’85 Cast, Deadline Reports
André Holland has joined Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Universal’s Miami Vice ’85, according to Deadline. His role remains under wraps.
Universal Nights Includes Unlimited Kimchi Bao and Glitter Popcorn at Epic Universe
Universal has detailed the Kimchi Bao and Celestial Popcorn served during Universal Nights.
Monsters Unchained’s Phantom Organ Uses 12 Flame Points
Monsters Unchained’s Phantom organ uses 12 flame points.
Epic Universe Waits Averaged 9 Minutes During First Universal Nights
CrowdLevels tracked a 9.2-minute average posted wait across Epic Universe during the first Universal Nights.
Walton Goggins Reportedly Joins ‘Miami Vice ’85’ as a Villain
Deadline reports Walton Goggins is set to join Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in Universal’s Miami Vice ’85.
Halloween Horror Nights Outfits Are Coming to Fortnite This October
Epic Games says Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights outfits and accessories will join Fortnite during Fortnitemares this October.
Universal Held a Closed Meeting With Hollywood Drift Neighbors
More than 350 neighbors attended a closed-to-press meeting about Hollywood Drift noise.