WDWNT is thrilled to announce our epic expansion with the launch of Universal Parks News Today! Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s Universal Parks News Today’s weekly recap from June 8-14, 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Check out this week’s photo report for Universal Orlando Resort, including new merchandise, character meet and greets, and more
- Summer blackout dates have been lifted for seasonal passholders, and blackouts have been partially lifted at Volcano Bay, too. Also in Annual Passholder news, check out these awesome new exclusive freebies available for UOAPs
- Read our guide on how to use the new “Virtual Line” system for attractions, and our step-by-step guide to the new mobile food ordering process at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida
- We reviewed the new menu at Natural Selections in Jurassic Park, including Dulce de Leche Churros, Beef Empanadas, Chicharrones, and more
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- Construction on the Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” is coming along quickly, as new track and towering triangular supports were installed this week
- We reviewed the Who Hash in a Can from Seuss Landing
CityWalk
- The Orange County curfew was lifted this week, allowing CityWalk to resume its normal opening hours
Other Universal Orlando News
- Virgin Atlantic flights to Orlando from the UK are set to resume in July, which is great news for overseas parks fans
- A mandatory two-week quarantine has been announced for all guests traveling to Orlando from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, which will have a massive impact for domestic travelers
- Internal auditions have been posted for Halloween Horror Nights 2020
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Take a full tour of the new temperature scans and arrival experience at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
- Check out this week’s photo report for CityWalk, including the grand reopening, social distancing, Toothsome construction and more
- CityWalk began its phased reopening on Wednesday this week, with select venues offering limited operations
Universal Studios Beijing
- Universal Studios Beijing has unveiled concept art and details for CityWalk
Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Studios Japan has now reopened to Osaka-resident Annual Passholders
- Photos showed us a first look at the nighttime lighting, Piranha Plants, Thwomp and the red glow of Bowser’s Castle at Super Nintendo World, coming to Universal Studios Japan
New Merchandise
- In protective gear news, we found this new Hello Kitty face mask and Universal Studios Florida 30th Anniversary face mask designs
- The collection of Universal Studios Florida 30th Anniversary retro merchandise has arrived online
- New “The Bourne Stuntacular” merchandise has exploded into action in Universal Studios Florida
- We love this new “See the stars, ride the movies” 30th Anniversary lanyard which just debuted at Universal Studios Florida
UPNT News Today
Make sure you catch up on the News Today episodes from this week!
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights Will Happen, CityWalk Hollywood Reopens – NewsToday 6/10
That’s all the Universal Parks news for this past week folks! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!
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