Universal Studios Florida threw open its gates in 1990 - and many local residents were desperate to land a job there. Some of them resorted to pretty unusual tactics...

The Universal Orlando Resort has promised to add a major new attraction every single year. Take a look at what might be in store.

Disney and Universal are now known as bitter rivals in the theme park industry. But that hasn't always been the case - in fact, the two firms share more in common than you may realize. For much of the past three decades - ever since Universal announced plans to build a theme park in Florida in the

Theme parks are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to create new experiences for their visitors. Here are 5 new tricks that they have up their sleeves for 2014.

Universal and Disney are intense rivals in the theme park industry - but that hasn't stopped Universal from referencing some of Disney's most famous rides in its own attractions. Disney, for the most part, takes the "high ground" - refusing to acknowledge the existence of Universal in its own rides

Disney and Universal have built many of the best theme park attractions on the planet. But some of their most famous creations could have been very different. During the course of an attraction's development, the Imagineers at Disney and Universal's Creative team consider dozens of different

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of March 23, 2014. Walt Disney World MyMagic+ Advance FastPass+ and MagicBands will now be available to all guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. Starting March 31, 2014, guests with a Magic Your

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of March 23, 2014. Walt Disney World MyMagic+ Advance FastPass+ and MagicBands will now be available to all guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. Starting March 31, 2014, guests with a Magic Your

It's easy to miss the little details at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Use our extensive guides to make sure that you don't miss the fun "hidden secrets" strewn around the resorts' theme parks!

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure is one of the world's best theme park rides, and it is packed with hidden details. Here are 15 to look out for next time you ride.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is one of the most technically advanced theme park rides in the world. Here are 12 things to look out for while you ride Universal's creation.

Islands of Adventure was Universal's first theme park not to be based around a movie studio - and it is packed full of hidden details.