Universal Orlando news
13 Mar 2020
Disney has announced the closure of its remaining theme parks as a result of the
20 Nov 2019
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced the winners of its annual Thea awards, with
22 Feb 2019
Universal has confirmed rumours for its new Harry Potter-themed rollercoaster, unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike
16 Nov 2018
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
08 Oct 2018
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, Florida has teased fans with
14 Jun 2018
Universal is set to introduce a reimagined water show this summer, blending water and projection
EGYM has announced an integration with a leading UK-based software company Fisikal to enhance its
04 Apr 2018
Universal Studios has made a major announcement for this October, revealing plans to bring Netflix
22 Jan 2018
Universal Orlando Resort is set to unveil a spectacular new experience at The Wizarding World
11 Oct 2017
X Fund Properties – a wholly owned subsidiary of Sagicor Real Estate, Jamaica’s largest publicly-traded
28 Jul 2017
The Service Trades Council Union (STCU) – an umbrella organisation representing 36,000 Disney World Resort
17 May 2017
Universal already has plans to expand its yet-to-open Volcano Bay waterpark, with the first phase
15 Feb 2017
Universal Orlando Resort’s new water park, Volcano Bay, will provide guests with its new Tapu
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
17 Jan 2017
Jimmy Fallon’s new ride at Universal Orlando has been given an official launch date of
03 Nov 2016
Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its highly anticipated Volcano Bay waterpark, including a
03 Nov 2016
An upcoming ride based on US chat show host Jimmy Fallon will feature a high-speed
10 Oct 2016
Orlando’s theme parks reopened this weekend after the force of Hurricane Matthew left the majority
06 Oct 2016
Several theme parks and attractions in Orlando have been forced to take precautionary action ahead
01 Sep 2016
Eli Roth, the director of horror hits Cabin Fever and Hostel, is returning to collaborate
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
15 Aug 2016
Universal Orlando is for the first time introducing a virtual reality component to its Halloween
09 Aug 2016
Universal Orlando is putting a Santa-related spin on its Halloween Horror Nights this year, adding
18 Jul 2016
Universal Orlando has debuted the highly-anticipated Skull Island: Reign of Kong at its Islands of
25 May 2016
The world’s top theme parks recorded tremendous growth in 2015, while visitor numbers to museums
09 May 2016
Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure has offered a sneak peek at the multi-million dollar revamp
07 Apr 2016
Universal Studios has officially debuted its new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, with its
26 Feb 2016
Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which opens this summer at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of
03 Feb 2016
In anticipation of the arrival of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, Universal Studios
28 Jan 2016
Universal Orlando has launched a new youth training scheme designed to teach students the basics
08 Dec 2015
The theme park capital of the world looks set to gain the tallest rollercoaster ever
04 Dec 2015
Universal is remaining tight-lipped over plans to possibly develop a new theme park on more
30 Oct 2015
US TV host Jimmy Fallon is getting his own ride at Universal Studios Orlando, with
29 Oct 2015
Universal has continued its theme park growth spearheaded by Harry Potter, with parent company Comcast
26 Aug 2015
Rumours circulating in the last few days have been confirmed today (26 August) as Universal
04 Jun 2015
Hogwarts is on its way to California after Universal announced plans for its hugely successful
28 May 2015
After months of speculation, Universal Orlando has officially announced plans to open a new multi-million
07 May 2015
Comcast is expanding on its theme park ambitions, with the company planning major investments across
23 Apr 2015
Following a successful trial period in March and April, Universal Orlando has now made metal
26 Mar 2015
Universal Orlando has started using metal detectors for rollercoaster riders in an attempt to ensure
11 Mar 2015
Universal Orlando is expanding its extremely popular Halloween Horror Nights to 30 days for 2015,
24 Feb 2015
Comcast – the parent company of Universal – has confirmed that King Kong will be
18 Feb 2015
Plans have been submitted by Universal Orlando for a waterpark development to include a volcano
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