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 our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from June 29 – July 5, 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Check out this week’s photo report for Universal Orlando Resort, including UOAP buttons, holiday weekend crowds, face masks, and more
- A new Halloween Horror Night hotel and ticket package deal has been announced for Annual Passholders, which includes the offer of a commemorative pin
Universal Studios Florida
- Scope out the queue and declassified highlights of The Bourne Stuntacular in our full attraction video
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- We’ve been closely monitoring the construction over at the upcoming “Velocicoaster” in Jurassic Park, which recently got the addition of a “Jurassic World”-themed watchtower, as track installation continues
- This week saw the reopening of Moose Juice, Goose Juice and more food locations reopen across the park
- A new face mask-free U-Rest area has debuted over in Seuss Landing
- Refurbishment on the Mythical Griffin at the entrance to The Lost Continent has now been completed
Universal CityWalk Orlando
- Bigfire American Fare Restaurant has now reopened
- We reviewed the limited-time 4th of July Apple Pie Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
- Following the new government guidelines, Universal CityWalk Hollywood is still to remain open, however with outdoor seating only offered at restaurants
Universal Studios Japan
- A “Universal Summer Parade: We Are One” special event is set to begin on July 23 in the park
- Check out these new menus of delicious summer treats and drinks, now available in the park
- Watch the weird “Universal Monsters Live Rock n’ Roll Show”
- Super Nintendo World is coming to life, as moving coins, shells, mushrooms, piranha plants and more pop up across the land
New Merchandise
- Rock on, safety style with these new Hard Rock-themed masks
- Universal Studios Japan has revealed its summer merchandise collection, including mischievous Minions, tie-dye towels, and more
- Cast a spell whilst staying dry with Hagrid’s umbrella wand
- Celebrate Pride with this new “Love is Universal” rainbow Spirit Jersey-style sweatshirt from Universal Orlando Resort
- A pastel pink and blue “Most Exciting Day” design of merchandise has popped into Universal Studios Japan
- Cute new Doraemon x Jurassic World merchandise has raged into Universal Studios Japan, along with these Japanese art-style character tees
- Show your style with classic retro marquee, Hello Kitty and Universal Studios face masks from Universal CityWalk Hollywood
- We also found this new “Despicable Me” Fluffy Unicorn face mask from Universal Orlando Resort
- Celebrate the classics with this new line of Universal Studios Hollywood retro merchandise and apparel
- Show your house pride with these new “Harry Potter” Gryffindor and Ravenclaw masks
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!
Want even more Universal Studios news? Check out our newest website, Universal Parks News Today, for all the latest updates on Universal Parks across the globe! And follow us on social via our YouTube channel, plus Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.