Universal Orlando is facing renewed criticism over how it accommodates plus-size guests, with recent visitor reports suggesting the resort has stopped offering a longtime courtesy to those unable to experience certain attractions. The reported change comes as Universal continues to expand its theme parks and introduce increasingly advanced rides. However, accessibility remains a frustrating issue for guests who struggle with ...

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a massive 70% discount that could save certain guests hundreds of dollars. However, there’s one major catch: Not everyone can take advantage of the deal. With theme park vacations becoming increasingly expensive, finding ways to save money at Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure isn’t always easy. Between admission tickets, food, and hotel accommodations, ...

Two guests were left in pain after riding some of Universal Orlando Resort’s popular attractions. Credit: Universal Florida’s latest quarterly theme park injury report, updated October 15, 2026, covers incidents reported between July and September 2026 at the state’s major parks, which operate under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that exempts them from routine state ride inspections in exchange for ...

Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to say goodbye to another longtime attraction, and this particular closure marks the end of an important chapter in the theme park’s history. Over the years, Universal Studios Florida has undergone some major transformations. Attractions that once helped define the park have disappeared, making room for newer experiences, updated technology, and entirely different entertainment offerings. ...

Universal Orlando has confirmed the return of a 1999 opening-day attraction after new video surfaced showing the beloved ride testing again after months of being dead. Universal to Revive Classic 1999 Attraction, Killing Overhaul Rumor Jurassic Park River Adventure testing has reportedly resumed at Universal Orlando Resort, offering a promising development for guests awaiting the return of the original dinosaur ...

Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed another Harry Potter ride will close soon. Credit: Universal Universal Destinations and Experiences is on somewhat of a historic run. Last year, the Florida resort welcomed a third theme park gate in the form of Universal Epic Universe, while Universal Kids Resort opened in Frisco, Texas, earlier this year. Plans are also underway and progressing ...

Universal Orlando Resort guests planning a visit over the next several months may want to revisit their must-do attraction lists. Several closures are affecting Universal Islands of Adventure, and additional shutdowns are already scheduled as the resort prepares for another busy year. While some attractions will temporarily close for maintenance, others are disappearing permanently as Universal continues reshaping its theme ...

Anyone who has been counting down to the return of Jurassic Park River Adventure just got a change to write on the calendar. The water ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure was set to reopen on November 20, but that date has moved. The new target is December 17, 2026. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr We’re keeping this story strictly to ...

Universal Orlando Resort is facing an unexpected Stranger Things problem. Halloween Horror Nights has become one of Universal Orlando’s biggest annual events, drawing horror fans to Universal Studios Florida for elaborate haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment. Each year, the resort combines original concepts with attractions inspired by some of the biggest names in horror. The event is celebrating ...

It might only be October 10. 2026, but rumors are already firing off that the King of Pop will be making an appearance at Halloween Horror Nights 36. Could Michael Jackson Be Coming to HHN in 2027? Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the 1984 creature feature Gremlins are being linked to Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 2027 in an intriguing ...