PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Official Footage of Epic Universe Construction Released by Universal Orlando Resort

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UPDATE: Universal took down the video after this article was originally published on January 24, 2024. Our screenshots of the video and original article remain below. Universal Orlando Resort has shared its first official footage from the Epic Universe construction site in a new Instagram video on the UOTMLife page. The video features various Universal … Read more

Epic Universe Internal Entertainment Auditions Posted for Universal Orlando Resort Team Members

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Universal Orlando Resort has posted an internal casting call for performers to work at Epic Universe, their third theme park scheduled to open in the summer of 2025. Epic Universe Casting Call Universal is accepting Team Member submissions for the following performers and skills: The submission deadline is midnight EST on November 22, 2023. Team … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Get Deals on Apparel, Merchandise, Harry Potter Wands, & More at the 2023 Universal Orlando Garage Sale

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Today marks the beginning of the Universal Orlando Garage Sale, where Annual Passholders and Team Members can get their hands on deeply discounted merchandise. We were there to check out the line to get in, as well as see what items were up for grabs. Universal Orlando Garage Sale 2023 The sale runs through Monday, … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 32 Tribute Store Team to Appear for Comic Book Signing on September 27

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The “terrifying minds” behind the Halloween Horror Nights 32 Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida will be appearing for a signing on September 27. Tribute Store Team Signing The comic book-themed Tribute Store is in the New York section of Universal Studios Florida. It takes guests right into the pages of the original comic book … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 32 Team Member Preview Date Announced

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The Team Member preview date for Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Orlando Resort has been announced. Halloween Horror Nights Team Member Preview Universal Orlando Resort Team Members will be able to experience Halloween Horror Nights 32 before regular guests on Wednesday, August 30, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The preview includes a first … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Team Members Invited to Ride Test Villain-Con Minion Blast Today

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Universal Orlando Resort Team Members have been invited to ride test Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida today, Wednesday, July 12. Executives and management Team Members were testing Villain-Con Minion Blast earlier today. The open exit of the attraction gave us our first look at the ride’s safety warnings. Regular Team Members wishing to … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Universal Orlando Resort to Build New Team Member Campus Commons

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Universal Orlando Team Member Life released details on the upcoming Campus Commons facility, due to open during the second half of 2024. New Campus Commons for Universal Orlando Team Members Universal Orlando Team Member Life on Instagram released new concept renderings for the Campus Commons planned for completion during the second half of 2024. This … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Hiring Minion Cafe Opening Team

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Universal Orlando Resort is now hiring the Illumination’s Minion Cafe opening team. An opening date for Minion Cafe has not been announced, but it’s expected to open this year with Villain-Con Minion Blast. There are two postings for the grand opening team on the Universal Orlando Resort jobs site: quick service front of house and … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Hiring 2,500 New Team Members

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Universal Orlando Resort is looking to hire approximately 2,500 new Team Members across many different areas. Roles are available in custodial, parking and transportation, food and beverage, lifeguards, security, paramedics, entrance operations, and call center. Professional opportunities are also available in technical services, IT, finance, marketing and sales, digital technology, and human resources. Interested parties … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Special Tribute to Robbie Coltrane Added to Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

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Universal Orlando Resort Team Members have paid tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane at Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, passed away last week at age 72. Team Members placed flowers near the Hagrid audio-animatronic figure, which is part of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike … Read more

Former Universal Orlando Resort Team Member Details Company’s Failure to Support LGBTQIA+ Employees in Twitter Thread

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Twitter user @TaranTrinnaman shared a Twitter thread yesterday about quitting Universal Orlando Resort after the company failed to speak out against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and support LGBTQIA+ employees. Several Universal Orlando Resort Team Members were killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. A window in the park is dedicated to … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Hiring 5,000 Team Members

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Universal Orlando Resort is hiring approximately 5,000 new Team Members to fill roles across the resort. There are job openings in attractions, culinary, custodial, sales, operations, entertainment, finance, and more. Full-time, part-time, seasonal, and professional career opportunities are available. Hourly pay begins at $15 but may be higher depending on the position. All interested candidates … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Senior Executives Address Reports of Poor Work Environment at Guest Contact Center

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In a video obtained by West Orlando News, senior executives apologized to Universal Orlando Resort Team Members working at the Guest Contact Center amid reports of a toxic work environment. The executives in the video are Fernando Flores, VP of Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations and Consumer Sales Operations, and Alice Norsworthy, President of Global … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Raising Starting Pay for Culinary Team Members

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Universal Orlando Resort is raising the starting pay for culinary Team Members, Ashley Carter of Spectrum News 13 reports. According to Carter, the starting pay will range from $16.50 to $20 per hour depending on the position. This will likely also mean a pay raise for some pre-existing employees. Last year, Universal Orlando Resort raised … Read more

Guests and Characters Go Maskless Outdoors at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Guests are no longer required to wear masks outdoors at Universal Studios Hollywood. All guests are still required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. We visited Universal Studios Hollywood to see how things had changed. Guests have been allowed to go maskless outdoors at CityWalk for some time, so signage here has remained … Read more

Vaccinated Team Members No Longer Required to Wear Face Masks at Universal Orlando Resort

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Starting tomorrow, Saturday, February 12, Universal Orlando Resort Team Members will no longer be required to wear face masks if they are fully vaccinated. This updated protocol applies to onstage, backstage, indoors, and outdoors. Team Members may still wear a mask if they prefer. Team Members who are not fully vaccinated are still required to … Read more