Universal Parks & Resorts

The Top 10 Stories of the Week for January 24, 2026

Mike

From breaking news, to what’s going on in and out of the Parks, see what everyone’s talking about this week! ...

New Pink Paint on Cinderella Castle Ahead of Repainting Project in Today’s Daily Recap for 1/23/2026

Lauren Stracner

Disney World and Universal Orlando laundry company no longer taking international cards, Charlotte La Bouff meet and greet character makes ...

Hitchcock’s “The Birds” Collection Lands at Universal Studios Florida

Alice Kennedy

A variety of merchandise themed to the horror classic The Birds is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Rooster Weather Vane Added to Roof of New Universal Studios Florida Snack Kiosk

Arica Conrad

On a recent visit to Universal Studios Florida, we noticed that a rooster weather vane was added to the roof ...

Signage for the Temporary Closure of Finnegan’s Bar & Grill at Universal Studios Now Up

Arica Conrad

Signage denoting the current temporary closure of Finnegan’s Bar & Grill are now up at Universal Studios Orlando. Finnegan’s Bar ...

First Mardi Gras Booths Appear at Universal Studios Florida

Alice Kennedy

The first of the Mardi Gras booths have appeared at Universal Studios Florida. The event runs from February 7 to ...

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Disney World & Universal Orlando Laundry Company No Longer Taking International Cards

Shannen Ace

CSC ServiceWorks, the third-party company that operates the laundry facilities at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort hotels, is ...

First Look at Universal Kids Resort Model

Shannen Ace

Universal invited Texas families to learn more about Universal Kids Resort and be the first to see a model of ...

A view of an airport terminal and control tower, terminals A and B visible across a lake—unlike any Disney park castle backdrop.

Orlando Aviation Authority Approves MCO Parking Garage Expansion Projects

Shannen Ace

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved two garage expansion projects for Orlando International Airport (MCO). This news follows ...

‘World Class’ Pokémon Attraction Announced for Universal Japan, Coming to U.S. Parks After in Today’s Daily Recap for 01/22/2026

Amanda Finn

‘World Class’ Pokémon Attraction Announced for Universal Japan, Coming to U.S. Parks After; Video of Entire Boat of Guests Walking ...

Structure Rises for Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift at Universal Orlando

Shannen Ace

On Tuesday, Universal Orlando Resort announced Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift was coming to Universal Studios Florida. The coaster will ...

CityWalk Entrance Debuts New Billboards at Universal Orlando Resort

Arica Conrad

Universal Orlando Resort has replaced the billboards that are hung at the entrance to CityWalk. New CityWalk Entrance Billboards The ...

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Four Universal Guests Attack Team Member Over Parking Tickets

Shannen Ace

Four Universal Orlando Resort guests attacked an employee who refused to validate all of their parking tickets. Universal Orlando Guests ...

Stardust Racers, a steel roller coaster with yellow tracks, is testing for reopening under a cloudy sci-fi themed sky.

Stardust Racers Roller Coaster Reopens at Epic Universe After Trains Were Stuck for Multiple Days

Alice Kennedy

After being stuck for multiple days, Stardust Racers has reopened at Epic Universe. Both trains “valleyed,” meaning they failed to ...

‘World Class’ Pokémon Attraction Announced for Universal Japan, Coming to U.S. Parks After

Alice Kennedy

Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company have announced a plan to bring more innovative, immersive and world-class Pokémon experiences. The ...

Garden View Tea Room Opening Date & New Menu Revealed in Today’s Daily Recap for 1/21/2026

Lauren Stracner

Family of guest who died after riding Revenge of the Mummy hires attorney Ben Crump, 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden ...