Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift now has the first rails installed that the roller coaster train will travel on when the attraction opens in 2027 at Universal Studios Florida. Vertical Construction Proceeds on Hollywood Drift Universal Studios Florida’s next major attraction is continuing its vertical construction, with new photos and videos from bioreconstruct on X … Read more
Photographer @bioreconstruct shared a look at roller-coaster track for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift staged near Universal Epic Universe. Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Though the coaster will be miles away at Universal Studios Florida, the track is being prepared at this staging ground. behind Epic Universe. Visible in bio’s photo are several curved … Read more
The return of the Universal Mega Movie Parade to Universal Studios Florida has been quietly delayed from this weekend to early June. Universal Mega Movie Parade Delayed Originally scheduled to return on Saturday, May 23, the Universal Mega Movie Parade calendar now doesn’t show performances until Friday, June 5. It’s scheduled for a 6 p.m. … Read more
Coinciding with the announcement that a Sinners haunted house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026, Sinners merchandise is now available from the Shop Universal website. Sinners Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise Sinners Ball Cap – $30 The cap has a weathered faux leather look with a mesh back half. It’s brown and “Sinners” is embroidered … Read more
Universal Studios has released a preview of the upcoming merchandise that will be released tomorrow, May 22, for the first anniversary of Epic Universe. Epic Universe’s First Anniversary Merchandise The merchandise preview shows that merchandise themed to all five major lands of Epic Universe will be released for the first anniversary. The merchandise features: The … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has released tickets, add-ons, and tours for Halloween Horror Nights 2026. With the ticket release, exact event dates have also been announced. This year, some ticket options do not include access to the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller-coaster. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 General Admission Here is the calendar of event … Read more
Head to Club Juke as the Smokestack Twins fend off bloodthirsty vampires in this haunted house, based on the award-winning film Sinners, coming to both Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights. Sinners Haunted House In 1930s Mississippi, libations flow freely and guitar screams fill the air at the Smokestack Twins’ juke joint. But … Read more
Aerial photographer @bioreconstruct shared a bird’s-eye view of The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure, where demolition of the Sinbad Theater has begun. Aerial Look at Sinbad Theater Demolition The “Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” was a popular live-action stunt show at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. It closed permanently in 2018 but the 1,700-seat theater … Read more
Celebrating the upcoming release of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Universal Studios Florida has opened a summer Tribute Store dedicated to the filmmaker’s previous blockbusters. The featured movies include Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park, with real props and costumes from the films on display. Spielberg Summer Blockbusters Tribute Store The entrance is the Studio Styles facade … Read more
Universal Kids Resort rides are complete and testing, new drone footage of the park reveals. It’s set to open in Frisco, Texas later this year. Universal Kids Resort The footage, shared by Dallas realtor Harman Cheema, shows various areas of the new theme park. Mr. DNA’s Double Helix and Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster are visible … Read more
Captain Cacao, an original character of Celestial Park in Epic Universe, will finally begin meet and greets this week. Captain Cacao Meet and Greet Universal Orlando Resort announced Captain Cacao will start appearing in Celestial Park on May 22—the one year anniversary of the opening of the park. The dark blue bear wears a bright … Read more
DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida will see an almost two-month closure of two Kung Fu Panda-themed attractions starting this week. Upcoming Refurbishment Both Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp and Po Live! will be put under refurbishment starting tomorrow, May 18, 2026. It is expected, according to the Universal refurbishment calendar, that the attraction will … Read more
Work progresses on the foundation of a future event space at Universal Epic Universe. Land clearing began in the area off Celestial Park last year. Universal then filed permits for the new building. Epic Universe Event Space Construction New aerial photos of the under-construction events center at Epic Universe show additional concrete work since our … Read more
Several more blue track supports are in place for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida, as seen in photos by @bioreconstruct on X. The roller-coaster is under construction next to Hard Rock Cafe, replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. In our last update, just a few short supports had been installed in this … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has posted a casting call for their holiday parade featuring Macy’s. Universal previously announced it would return, as will The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s Auditions The audition posting seeks dancers, character performers, stilt walkers, and puppeteers. Submissions are due by … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences has teamed up with the University of Central Florida to launch the Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation. Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation Universal is investing $10 million towards the school’s creation. The Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is a “catalyst to help develop future industry … Read more
