The Latest Breaking News from Universal Orlando

Epic Universe Sees Its First Major Park Death Incident, And It Involves A Popular Ride

Universal Orlando's newest park has seen a tragedy unfold.

Cinemablend · Sep 18, 2025

Universal Orlando May Finally Be Getting Ready To Replace Part Of The Resort I Honestly Thought It Forgot About

Part of Universal Orlando has been mostly ignored for two years.

Cinemablend · Sep 11, 2025

Theme Park Fans Are Not Holding Back As Universal Orlando Says Goodbye To Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (And Its Secret Playlist)

I'm gonna miss "Rainbow Connection" for sure.

Cinemablend · Aug 17, 2025

First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

As the latest – and most expensive – step in a 15-year process, this ultimate new theme park full of familiar franchises is set to dazzle. Simon & Susan Veness speed around the cosmo, riding the roller coasters and immersing themselves in the wizarding adventures to see if it lives…

The Independent UK · May 24, 2025

Universal's new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for Florida in its first year

It will also create 17,500 jobs.

Fortune · Apr 16, 2025

2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Disney World in rare closure as Florida tourist attractions ready for Hurricane Milton

Three major theme parks announced they would be shutting up ahead of the storm making landfall

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando's tourism machine shut down

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024