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VelociCoaster Opens June 10 at Islands of Adventure

Jurassic World: VelociCoaster will open on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Big Debate - COVID-19 Vaccine Passports For Theme Parks, Yes or No?

Let us know what you think about Vaccine passports by voting in our latest Big Debate...

Universal Orlando Resort Extends 2021 Mardi Gras Festival... AGAIN

it has been announced that this year's event will now run through Sunday, May 2, making this officially the longest Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando Resort ever!

Universal Orlando Resort Extends 2021 Mardi Gras Festival

This year's Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval was originally set to run through Sunday, March 28, but has now been extended an additional two weeks through April 11 due to popular demand. 

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Universal Confirms Halloween Horror Nights 30th Anniversary Dates for 2021, Beetlejuice House Returning

Universal is getting a jump on their fall plans and have announced that they will kick off the 30th year of Halloween Horror Nights on September 3rd, 2021 and will run the event select nights through October 31, 2021.

Work Officially Resumes Universal's Epic Universe, No Updated Opening Timetable Yet

After months of rumors about delays and possible cancellation, Universal announced this morning that work is officially resuming on Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe theme park

Universal "Evaluating" Changing Parts of Seuss Landing in Wake of Controversy

Universal has released a statement confirming that they are aware of the issues with the source material around these parts of Seuss Landing, and may be evaluating their continued presence in the Islands of Adventure park

Volcano Bay to Reopen Later This Month

Universal announced that this Volcano Bay will begin welcoming guests again in just a few weeks on Saturday, February 27.

A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Studios Florida Closed Permanently

After weeks of rumors, Universal confirmed via its official Twitter account that A Day in the Park with Barney at Universal Studios Florida will not be reopening at the park. 

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