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Potter at Hollywood Studios?
Brian
Monday, May 8, 2023

"WHAT IF...?" Which Of These NEXUS EVENTS Do You Think Would've Changed Theme Parks Forever?

Today, we have selected six timeline-fracturing "Nexus Events" that could've changed theme parks forever. If you could glimpse into the multiverse to see one of these pivot points play out, which do you think would've had the biggest impact on the parks today?
Image: Universal Studios
Daniel Roberts
Thursday, May 4, 2023

The True Story Behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride

The true story behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride is certainly an interesting one...
Universal Orlando logos
Brian
Saturday, April 29, 2023

What in the World Is Going on With Universal Orlando's Park Logos? And Which Do You Prefer? Vote Here!

Take a look through Universal's four most recent "packages" of logos and let us know in the poll at the end, which do you think is the best look for this ever-evolving Orlando icon?
Epic Universe
Brian
Thursday, April 20, 2023

"Dragon Riders Wanted!" A Sneak Peek at Epic Universe’s DreamWorks Land and its Free-Flying Flat Ride You'll LOVE

Are you ready to become a Dragon Rider? If so, you’ll want to head into Universal Orlando’s first immersive, DreamWorks-centered land and strap into a ride that’ll leave you breathless…
Universal's iconic entrance
Peyton E. Derrick
Friday, April 14, 2023

Park Duels: Universal Orlando Resort Vs. Universal Studios Hollywood

For today's park duel, we'll be putting the two stateside parks to the test, ranking Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood in four categories. Which one comes out on top?
Epic Universe Concept Art Universal Orlando Resort
Ellie Clark
Sunday, April 9, 2023

Epic Universe Is Already Proving It Will Be Completely Different From The Current Universal Parks In A BIG Way

Epic Universe is set to be Universal's most innovative and exciting theme park to date, but there is one particular element that could make it almost unrecognizable from its sister parks...
Credit: NBCUniversal
Daniel Roberts
Sunday, March 26, 2023

Could 'The Office' Work In a Disney Parks or Universal Setting?!

It might sound a little out there, but could the US version of The Office work in a Disney Parks or Universal theme park setting?!
Jurassic
Brian
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Universal Beat Disney To the Regional, Family Park Model… Here’s Why WE Think Disney Will Regret It…

Today, we’ll dig into our thoughts and ask for yours as we consider whether Disney will regret letting Universal gain a foothold in a new model of park…
Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida
Ellie Clark
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Universal’s Mardi Gras Rivals Walt Disney World’s Best Events: Here’s Why You NEED To Give It A Try

Universal’s Mardi Gras is certainly something to shout about, here's why you need to visit this epic New Orleans-inspired celebration!
Universal Classic Monsters at Universal Halloween Horror Nights
Ellie Clark
Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Epic Universe: 5 Things We’d Like To See In The Universal Classic Monsters Land

The Classic Monsters are set to make their mark in Universal's Epic Universe, here’s everything we are hoping this exciting new land will include…
Image: Saban Entertainment / 20th Century Fox Studios
Daniel Roberts
Sunday, January 1, 2023

The 1995 Power Rangers Movie Had So Much Theme Park Potential, Why Didn't It Happen?

Did Disney and Universal miss a big opportunity by not bringing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie into their theme parks?
The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera Facade
Ellie Igou
Thursday, December 29, 2022

From Hanna-Barbera to Jimmy Neutron: A Blast from the Cartoon Past

During the early days of Universal Studios Orlando’s operation, Nickelodeon held a far stronger presence in the park than it does today...

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