Universal Orlando Seeking Performers for Holiday Parade

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 and University of Central Florida Open School for Themed Entertainment, Investing $10M

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

Epic Universe Introduces ‘Open Hub’ Concept for Celestial Park, Allowing Limited Access

Attendees of an upcoming beauty conference in Orlando will be the first to experience Celestial Park as an “open hub,” confirming the rumors surrounding the installation of facial recognition devices around the park. Celestial Park as an Open Hub Last month, Universal started testing photo validation at individual Epic Universe portals, indicating they could potentially … Read more

Lug Announces Epic Universe Merchandise Collaboration

Popular lifestyle bag brand Lug has announced an upcoming collaboration with Universal Epic Universe. Lug at Epic Universe Lug posted the news on its official Instagram with the graphic above, featuring the Epic Universe logo and the text “An epic adventure begins soon.” The caption says the collection is “designed for park days,” and says … Read more

Universal Shares New Reopening Timeline for Reimagined Horror Make-Up Show

Universal Orlando’s’ Horror Make-Up Show closes tomorrow, May 12. While Universal announced the attraction will reopen in late 2026, there is now a new reopening timeline. Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show Being Reimagined The show is set to open in Winter 2026 “featuring classic and modern horror properties along with shockingly fun surprises – all … Read more

Orlando to Host Final Olympic Qualifier Series Stop Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

For you Olympian hopefuls out there: it’s time to start planning your back-to-back Florida and California theme park visits. Orlando to Host Olympics ‘Q-Series’ Prior to 2028 Games As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida, has been selected as one of four international host cities for the Olympic Q-Series, a multi-sport qualifying event that … Read more

Moisture Barrier Ready for Concrete at Future Events Center in Epic Universe

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 The event center will be located between Super Nintendo World and Other Worlds Mercantile, next to a … Read more

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Supports Installed Near Hard Rock Cafe

Coaster supports are now in place near Hard Rock Cafe for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida. Construction on the roller-coaster has been ongoing for several months, with some track installed at the ride’s station. But these are the first supports installed at the other end of the coaster’s site. Fast and … Read more