From live DJ sets and midnight countdowns to special character appearances, the excitement spans Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, CityWalk, and the resort’s hotels.
On select nights, live performances from top music artists will add to the excitement. The celebration also offers a diverse menu of international cuisine alongside dishes inspired by New Orleans’ iconic flavors.
State amusement ride inspectors dispatched to a Universal Orlando theme park following a roller coaster rider’s death did not write any reports or take any photos documenting their observations, News 6 has learned.
Just in time for the highly-anticipated Universal Pictures film “Wicked: For Good,” a brand-new overlay will don the Wicked: The Experience, launching Oct. 31.
Seven unique lands will comprise Universal Kids Resort, featuring rides, character encounters, interactive play areas, and sensory gardens for moments of calm.
The latest Universal Orlando safety and accessibility guides contain updated symbol legends for all attractions, more rider requirements for attractions including Stardust Racers, and new language covering such topics as guests using wheelchairs.
The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe is about to reopen following the death of a 32-year-old man who rode it, according to a letter sent to team members by Universal Orlando’s president.
There is no indication the State of Florida is conducting any sort of independent investigation of the Sept. 17 incident on the Stardust Racers roller coaster, News 6 has learned. What you need to know about theme park safety inspections
A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park.
The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.
The family of the 32-year-old man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe retained prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who is calling for the release of video footage, ride data and more to understand the circumstances around the man’s death.
In an internal letter obtained by News 6, the president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort wrote to employees that the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe functioned “as intended” prior to the death of a guest last week.
Running Friday nights from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, this exclusive event offers guests after-dark access to the water theme park along with a lineup of experiences.
Running 48 select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 2, Halloween Horror Nights features 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, and more.
The theme park revealed the final two haunted houses, which will bring to life two iconic franchises: the blockbuster horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and WWE’s chilling faction The Wyatt Sicks.
Jason Voorhees, undeniably one of the greats among horror fans’ favorite slashers, is officially back for another year at Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal has a history of throwing red-carpet-like events for new attractions and park openings, and there's star-studded potential for the grand opening of Epic Universe
A special group of 143 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida were treated to an exclusive preview of Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park, giving them an unforgettable adventure and a glimpse of new possibilities.
Set to launch this spring, the National Epic Universe Portal Tour will bring an exciting preview of the upcoming immersive theme park to fans across select cities.
The universe is getting real. Check out newly-released photos of the completed worlds inside Epic Universe.
Single-day admission tickets are now available for purchase for Universal Orlando’s newest theme park set to open in just a couple of months.
March 10, or “MAR10″ when shortening the date, is a yearly celebration to commemorate Nintendo’s iconic plumber and soon, Universal Orlando guests will be able to power up to play with Mario and other characters at Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando Resort will be introducing second-generation interactive wands for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
With three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
Set to debut in 2026, this first-of-its-kind resort is specifically designed for families with young children and will feature themed lands based on characters from DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Illumination, and Jurassic World.
Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe will be serving up over 100 delicious food and beverages for guests to try across the five imaginative worlds, the theme park said in a news release.
Guests can face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food at “the world’s premier Halloween event,” the theme park wrote.
It’s the year of Universal Epic Universe and just a few weeks into 2025, Universal Orlando is showing off its newest hotel that’s loosely tied into the storyline of its upcoming fourth theme park.
Last year, Florida lawmakers paved the way for drivers in the state to get their hands on a new Margaritaville-themed specialty plate.
Guests can enjoy Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Starting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.
Just in time for Halloween, and roughly a month before its cinematic release, some “Wicked” experiences are set to drop in at Universal Orlando Reso
While fans can expect to come face-to-face with plenty of fear at Halloween Horror Nights 33, some houses deserve praise for the humor on display.
To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, here is an overview of roller coasters coming to the largest Universal theme park in the United States.
A new Universal Orlando ticket deal for Florida residents is giving unlimited visits to both theme parks through the end of the year.
Universal Orlando Resort shared details of its first IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed film series “A Quiet Place” will come to life starting Aug. 30
More frights and more nights are being added to Universal Orlando Resort’s premier fall event.
Universal Orlando is gearing up for its highly-anticipated event, Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort can now immerse themselves in a unique Harry Potter pop-up shop at Universal CityWalk.
This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fun as Rock the Universe takes center stage at Universal Studios Florida.
Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to experience the vibrant celebration of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
Loews Hotels is ready to take hospitality out of this world with its newest resort hotels coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday that its Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience will return to its vibrant celebration, Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.
The Weather Channel released its list of five of the best U.S. cities to visit for Halloween this year — and one Florida city managed to make the cut.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the artist lineup for its Rock the Universe music festival. Beginning Jan. 26, guests can purchase tickets and see live performances from big names including Brandon Lake, Casting Crowns, LECRAE, Phil Wickman and We The Kingdom.
