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Universal Orlando reveals special perks for passholders

Universal Orlando offers all-new ticket deal for Florida residents

Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando’s premier fall event, is set to return this year for a record-breaking 44 nights, the company announced Thursday.

Universal Orlando is making major progress on its future attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.

Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration nighttime spectacular has now officially come to an end, the theme park said in a statement Thursday.

Several Florida theme parks ranked among the best in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News.

Mardi Gras festivities are making their way back to Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal Orlando is about to shake up its KidZone area at Universal Studios Florida early next year.

Universal Orlando Resort is ready for you and your fellow Minions to test your villainous skills in an all-new attraction coming to Universal Studios Florida.

Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to move its annual passholder lounge come next year.

Universal Orlando has debuted a new collection of interactive Ollivanders wands.

Universal Orlando is ready to step up its Mardi Gras celebration with an incredible new offering.

Universal Orlando Resort has officially unwrapped its holiday festivities for guests to enjoy and experience.

Universal Orlando is about to shake up its KidZone area at Universal Studios Florida early next year.

Universal Orlando Resort is already decking the halls, less than two weeks before Halloween.

Universal Orlando announced the dates for its 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval.

Universal Orlando is officially working to restore one of its two shows that take place at Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal Orlando Resort has debuted a brand-new street show at Universal Studios Florida.

Characters from the Netflix children’s series, Gabby’s Dollhouse, are making their way to Universal Orlando for a family dance party.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is preparing to return for its 31st year this fall.

Universal Orlando said its epic holiday traditions and characters are back, bigger and louder than ever this year.

Universal Orlando has shared new details about some of the exclusive benefits coming to its passholder appreciation days.

Universal Orlando is set to turn the lights off on its Summer Tribute Store.

Universal Orlando will soon close the Williams of Hollywood Prop Shop.

So you have a fear of roller coasters, but you don't want to miss out on the fun when you visit a theme park. We've got your back.

Universal Orlando gave even more details Monday about its upcoming Holiday celebrations.

Universal Orlando says its show “Fear Factor Live” will close for good on Nov. 1.

‘Rock the Universe’ returning to Universal Orlando

Universal announces opening date of new Jurassic World Tribute Store

With new guidance from the CDC and other health leaders in mind, Universal Orlando Resort is doing away with temperature screenings and reducing social distancing requirements at its theme parks.

A Day in the Park with Barney show at Universal Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla – Universal Orlando is bidding farewell to everyone’s once favorite purple dinosaur, Barney. The children’s show is located in Universal Studios’ Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. — Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) February 3, 2021A Day in the Park with Barney had been at Universal Orlando for 25 years. A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Months after reopening from its coronavirus closure, Universal’s Volcano Bay water park will once again close its gates. Only this time, it’s a planned closure. Volcano Bay will begin a seasonal closure on Nov. 2, with a current planned reopening timeframe of on or before March 1, the theme park said. “We will use the seasonal closure to conduct annual maintenance on several attractions and areas of the park at the same time,” the park said in a news release. “We are working with guests who have purchased tickets to visit Volcano Bay during this timeframe.”The theme park will also contact Universal Orlando Annual Passholders affected by this update.

ORLANDO, Fla. Another round of Universal employees are now without work as the company announces a second set of layoffs amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Company officials confirmed the second round of layoffs in a statement on Friday, just weeks after announcing its first set of job cuts due to financial hardships brought on by the virus. Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure and Universals Volcano Bay all closed in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. In addition to the layoffs, Universal has also had to temporarily halt construction on its fourth Central Florida theme park: Epic Universe. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Following the theme of 2020 and numerous canceled events, Universal announced Friday that its major tourist attractor Halloween Horror Nights will not be happening this year. According to a news release, Universal Orlando Resort will be focusing exclusively on operating its theme parks for daytime guests. Scareactors prowl through the streets of Universal Studios preying on those who are unsuspecting of a quick fright. Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure and Universals Volcano Bay all closed in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. Photo: Universal Orlando ResortTo keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. Weeks after opening for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck Central Florida, Universal Orlando announced that it would need to lay off some of its theme park employees. Most recently, we have made the difficult decision to reduce our Parks & Resorts workforce across multiple locations and business units. Universal Studios Florida, Universals Islands of Adventure and Universals Volcano Bay all closed in mid-March to stop the spread of COVID-19. Already, Universal has had to temporarily halt construction on its fourth Central Florida theme park: Epic Universe. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando got the go-ahead Friday to open all three of its Central Florida parks starting June 5. John Sprouls, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Universal Parks & Resorts, presented Universal’s reopening plan to Orange County’s economic recovery task force Thursday. On a new section of its website dedicated to providing responses about the reopening, Universal Orlando listed these safety measures:Guests and team members are required to wear face coverings. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be able to enter Universal CityWalk or the theme parks. “We want to invite guests back to our theme parks in a cautious and thoughtful way,” said Tom Williams, chairman and chief executive officer for Universal Parks & Resorts.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Halloween Horror Nights will return to Universal Orlando Resort for its 24th year on September 19. On 28 select nights from September 19 through November 1, guests will explore eight haunted houses, navigate multiple street experiences with "scareactors," enjoy two live shows and experience many of Universal Studios Florida's rides and attractions. Event nights are on:September 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and 28October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31November 1Visit HalloweenHorrorNights.com for updates on ticket packages.