UPNT Weekly Recap: Universal Orlando Resort Returning to Fingerprint Scanners, Heavy Crowds for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida , VelociCoaster Previews, and More

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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 September 27 to October 4, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort See our photos and a … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Florida Adds Express and Stand-By Queues at Haunted Houses

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Another day, another queue setup at Universal Studios Florida. Recently, we noticed new indoor queues for the popular houses. A few days later, Universal added Universal Express and stand-by line options. The additional options likely serve to help manage growing crowds. Signs at Revenge of the Tooth Fairy clearly direct guests to the correct line. … Read more

PHOTOS: Universal Studios Florida Reroutes Haunted House Queues Through Vacant Soundstages

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Universal Studios has rerouted haunted house queues through vacant sound stages. This change is likely due to increased crowds and eased restrictions in Florida. Two haunted houses are open: Revenge of the Tooth Fairy and Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives. We recently reported that the houses will be available on select dates through … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/19/20 (Theme Parks Reach Capacity, Haunted Houses Open to Day Guests, Frozen Candy Corn, and More)

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Spooky season is here and Universal Orlando Resort has conjured up some special Halloween fun to celebrate, including opening two Halloween Horror Nights houses to day guests this weekend. We were lucky enough to attend the Premier Passholder preview, but we were curious to see the differences once the houses opened to the public. We … Read more

PHOTOS: House Signs Installed and Food Trucks Arrive for Halloween Experiences at Universal Studios Florida

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After we noticed black curtains on sign stands in Universal Studios Florida yesterday, Universal announced the park would be hosting two Halloween Horror Nights 2020 houses starting September 19. Today, signs have been installed for the houses—though they are covered by the black curtains—and food trucks are parked nearby. The two houses are Revenge of … Read more

REVIEW: Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallion Waffle Stick with Jalapeño Maple Syrup is a Sweet and Savory Snack Now Haunting the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

It’s that time of year again! Halloween Horror Nights fans have been flocking to Universal Studios Florida lately to get a tiny taste of the event by way of merchandise and a walk through the elaborate Tribute Store with multiple rooms. Now, fans have yet another way to actually taste HHN this year, with the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Beetlejuice Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise Now Available at Universal Studios Florida

We might not get to celebrate 30 years of Halloween Horror Nights this year, but Universal Studios Florida is doing a great job of keeping us in good spirits with the latest additions to the Tribute Store. Beetlejuice had long been rumored to be a part of this year’s event, and last week we confirmed … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Halloween Horror Nights Artist Signature Series Jack the Clown Sweatshirt and Raglan T-Shirt Arrive at Universal Studios Florida

Halloween Horror Nights fans of all ages! Step right up and check out the newest merchandise items all theme to the master of madness, Jack the Clown. A new sweatshirt and raglan T-shirt have arrived at Universal Studios Florida as part of the Artist Signature series, which looks to pay an artistic tribute to the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Beetlejuice” Halloween Horror Nights 2020 Face Mask Arrives at Universal Orlando Resort

It’s showtime. There’s a new “Beetlejuice” Halloween Horror Nights face mask available at Universal Orlando Resort, and you’re going to want to get there faster than you can say “BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE!”, because something tells us these won’t be around for long. We first spotted the masks at the store inside the CityWalk parking garage, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/13/20 (HHN 2020 Face Mask, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed Again, An Overflowing Fountain, Jurassic Empanadas and More)

Are you insane? Get out of here! The curse is real! Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but today definitely was an interesting day at the Universal Orlando Resort. As soon as we arrived this morning, we were greeted by an amazing new face mask. The latest mask to arrive is designed for Halloween Horror … Read more