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Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure NOT Open During Early Park Admission Jan 3 - Feb 28 

Resort guests will be disappointed to hear that Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be available in early park admission Jan 3 - Feb 28, 2022...

Fully Vaccinated Universal Orlando Resort Team Members Can Now Go Completely Mask Free 

It is good news for all fully vaccinated Universal Orlando team members as they can now go "mask free" while on property...

Fear Factor Live Stage to Permanently Close at Universal Studios Florida Next Month

After years of rumors, Universal has confirmed that the Fear Factor Live stage, which is currently being used for the Nightmare Fuel stage show during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights will close forever this November

Revenge of The Mummy to Get Lengthy Closure at Universal Studios Florida in 2022

Revenge of the Mummy will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment beginning January 7 and will remain closed for most of next year, with a reopening currently projected to happen in late summer 2022.

Concerts and Parades Returning to Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras Celebration in 2022

Next year's Mardi Gras event will kick off on February 5 and last until April 24, 2022. Are you excited for the return of this event? 

New Mask Guidelines For Fully Vaccinated Universal Orlando Resort Team Members

As of September 15, fully vaccinated Team Members that have attested can choose looser mask guidelines...

Report Released Outlining Top Ride Construction Costs Vs Budget Of Film They Are Based On

Have you ever wondered how much the top theme park rides based on a film cost to construct? Also, how much did the attraction cost to build versus the original film budget?...

The Big Debate - Will You Buy Genie+?

Have you say on Disney's new paid for FastPass service, Genie+ in this week's Big Debate...

Exclusive Walk-through Video Released of Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Orlando

Here is what guests have to look forward to in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute store 2021...

HHN Icons: Captured House Announced as Multi-Night Tickets (Finally!) Go On Sale for Halloween Horror Nights Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights Orlando superfans finally got the news they were waiting for this morning, as multi-night tickets, including Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, and Frequent Fear Plus passes are all now on sale

The Big Debate - Universal Vs Disney Mask Policy, Which is Better?

Let us know whether you will choose to visit Universal Orlando Resort rather than Walt Disney World now that masks are now required for all guests regardless of vaccination status...

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