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 December 14 to December 20, 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Our December 14 and December 17 photo reports put you right in the middle of the action
- Ring in the new year with special menus at Universal Orlando Resort Hotels and CityWalk
- We encountered long entrance lines on December 18 as guests arrived in advance of the upcoming holidays
- Both theme parks reached capacity at 11:01 AM on December 19
- Nintendo’s Mr. Miyamoto confirmed that Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure also reached capacity December 20, the second day in a row
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- We reviewed savory appetizers and two holiday drinks from Confisco Grille
- The previous locker area at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is now an extension of Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort — Dockside Inn and Suites
- Check out our photos and video from the summer-themed resort’s grand opening
Universal Studios Japan
- Nintendo announced a December 18 Nintendo Direct livestream, featuring a 15-minute preview of Super Nintendo World
- The Nintendo Direct stream provided us with photos and video from the amazing Super Nintendo World
- Super Nintendo World opened December 20 for “technical rehearsal” ahead of its December 23 Annual Passholder Preview
New Merchandise
- A walking Tokotoko Mario toy is coming to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
- Retro Universal Studios Florida customizable phone cases are now available at U-Design kiosks