Universal has officially received permission to construct a brand-new theme park. While The Walt Disney Company may officially possess the world’s most visited theme park (Magic Kingdom), Universal is hot on its heels. Universal Studios Japan currently ranks as the third-most visited theme park on the planet as of 2024, with Universal Studios Beijing placing 12th, Universal Studios Florida and ...

Following the closure at the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort has also closed its theme park’s gates due to reasons beyond its control. Credit: Inside the Magic The winter season may bring holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year to the theme parks of Central Florida, but it also creates closure risks due to cold weather, and this ...

An entire park has closed at Disney World. Credit: Disney Related: Another Portion of “Classic” Magic Kingdom Will Be Removed Permanently by Disney Typhoon Lagoon water park has closed at Walt Disney World due to inclement weather. This closure comes as a cold snap moves across Orlando, with today’s high being 64°F. Volcano Bay at Universal Studios did the same, ...

Universal has poured a staggering amount of creative energy—and money—into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Three full lands across three theme parks should make the franchise feel unstoppable. Recently, though, guests have started to whisper something Universal probably hoped never to hear: the magic isn’t hitting quite like it used to. And now that Epic Universe has entered the ...

For decades, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World have gone toe-to-toe in a rivalry that theme park fans absolutely love watching play out. Every new ride, every fresh parade, every summer announcement feels like another round in a competition neither side wants to lose. But today, that friendly rivalry takes a sharper edge. Universal’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, ...

Arizona’s Emergence as a Theme Park Contender Arizona is rapidly establishing itself as a significant player in the theme park industry, directly challenging Central Florida’s long-standing supremacy in the sector. Glendale and Mesa are leading this charge with ambitious development plans aimed at creating attractions that compete with the iconic offerings of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Credit: Jeff ...

A new Harry Potter theme park is on the way, but it’s not owned by Universal Destinations & Experiences. The Comcast-owned company currently operates six Wizarding World lands at Universal Orlando Resort (including Universal Epic Universe, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida), Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, and Universal Studios Beijing. Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling have ...

Challenges Facing Six Flags Under New CEO Six Flags has recently appointed John Reilly as its new CEO, effective December 8, bringing with him a robust background in the amusement park industry. Reilly previously served as the CEO of Palace Entertainment and held the position of COO at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. His expertise is essential for navigating the pressing ...

Universal Orlando Resort is progressing with its holiday decor and Grinchmas. But something is missing. Something that guests are wondering if it will ever come back. Credit: Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure Archway Goes Missing: Collapse Signals No Return Something feels different the moment you step into Universal’s Islands of Adventure this holiday season—and longtime fans can’t ...

Something interesting is brewing in Florida, and it feels like Universal may have finally cracked a code Disney has held onto for decades. Fans have started noticing a shift—one that suggests Universal might be pulling straight from Disney’s old playbook and turning it into something even more appealing. It’s subtle for now, but the early signs indicate that Universal is ...