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 25 to November 1st, 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal has released a behind the scenes video, showing guests what goes into creating a house for Halloween Horror Nights
- Despite revenue being down over 80% in the third fiscal quarter, Universal Parks & Resorts expressed optimism that they will break even in 2021
- Reservations for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel are set to resume beginning December 1st
- It has been announced that special experiences will be coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for the upcoming holiday season
Universal Studios Florida
- It has been announced that “Puppet Theatre: Captive Audience” will be coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2021
- It was rumored that a “Beetlejuice” themed haunted house was going to open over the weekend at Universal Studios Florida, and to the delight of guests, the rumor was confirmed!
- Check out our review of the Beetlejuice haunted house!
- Universal Studios Florida sectioned off an open space for outdoor seating in Production Central
- Hot Butterbeer has returned to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- As Christmas decorations begin to go up around the parks, we spotted new trees themed to “Jurassic Park”, MARVEL, and Dr. Seuss
Universal CityWalk Orlando
- We try the new Maple Cream doughnut from Voodoo Doughnut!
- We check out the construction progress on the New Universal Studios Store that will be coming to CityWalk
Universal Studios Japan
- Check out our review of the NEW Halloween Pumpkin Chestnut & No-Bake Cheesecake Churritos
- It’s been announced that NEW “Harry Potter” Hogwarts House Churros, Santa Minion Buns, and Drinkable Potato Chips will be coming to the park for Christmas
- “Happy Christmas Street Party” beginning on November 13th will bring jolly food, entertainment, and food
New Merchandise
- Flash back to the ’90s and “ride the movies” with this all-new Universal Studios retro marquee windbreaker now available at Universal Orlando Resort