6. Universal Orlando Resorts hotels to close next week

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Next week, on August 21, Universal Orlando Resort hotels Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Universal’s Aventura Hotel will both close indefinitely. 

Guests with reservations at these two locations are being contacted now and those who booked with Loews Sapphire Falls Resort are being given the option to push back their dates or receive a free upgrade to a Premier Hotel of their choice. 

Guests with reservations at Universal’s Aventura Hotel can also choose to either push back their travel dates or transfer to Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort and a get an additional $50 dining credit. 

7. Universal extending hours on Saturdays

Though Universal cut hours substantially a few weeks ago, it looks like guest levels have rebounded somewhat, and as a result both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure have adjusted their hours again are closing an extra hour later for the next two Saturdays in August. Hours remain the same on Sundays and on weekdays for the time being. 

8. SeaWorld expands Electric Ocean to Sundays

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it will be expanding its evening Electric Ocean Remix nighttime spectacular schedule to include Sundays from now through September 6th.