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 October 5 to October 11, 2020.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Tour what is going on at the resort by checking out our photo reports from October 4, October 6, October 7, and October 8
• Orange County Mayer Jerry Demings announced the reopening of the CARES Act to help those affected by theme park layoffs
• Cool Universal face coverings saw a price increase
• The resort recently laid off an undisclosed number of employees

• Crowds filled Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure to capacity on October 10 and October 11 for the Columbus Day holiday weekend
• The holiday weekend rush on both theme parks caused overcrowding and extremely long lines.

Universal Studios Florida

• We reviewed the delicious chocolate banana cream pie crêpe, an exclusive treat just for Annual Passholders
• The theme park honors the late Blaine Kern with a second-story window tribute at Pantages Theatre

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

• Guests can once again squirt unsuspecting riders using the water blasters at Toon Lagoon
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster makes construction progress with new light fixtures, siding, and landscaping

• Kung Fu Panda‘s Po and Tigress arrived at The Lost Continent for socially distanced meet-and-greets
• Construction crews installed the “electric fencing” for the “raptor paddock” at Jurassic World VelociCoaster

CityWalk

• Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen begins opening early on weekends for lunch, offering its full menu

Universal Studios Hollywood

• We brought you an October 6 photo report from CityWalk Hollywood

Universal Studios Japan

• The opening for the Super Nintendo World has been projected for Spring of 2021, and the park will open Mario Café and Store on October 16
• We highlighted concept art for menu items at Mario Café and “Who’s Cap?” merchandise at the Mario Store debuting during the grand opening

New Merchandise

• Scare up some new Horror Ink on-demand T-shirts at the Tribute Store
• Celebrate classic films Jaws and Back to the Future with new baseball caps

• Purchase your new Hogwarts Quidditch products at Dervish and Banges at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
• Looking for interesting Christmas ornaments? Check out the new retro attraction ornaments debuting at Universal Studios Store in CityWalk

Universal Parks News Today

Super Nintendo World Opening Date, Mario Cafe Food and Merchandise Revealed – UPNT NewsToday 10/8

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!