Madeleine·July 5, 2020·3 min read

UPNT Weekly Recap: Even More New Face Masks, Restaurants Reopen, Construction Updates and More

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

Scope out the queue and declassified highlights of The Bourne Stuntacular in our full attraction video

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

Bigfire American Fare Restaurant has now reopened
We reviewed the limited-time 4^th of July Apple Pie Doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut

Following the new government guidelines, Universal CityWalk Hollywood is still to remain open, however with outdoor seating only offered at restaurants

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

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!

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