UPNT Weekly Recap: Velocicoaster Ride Vehicle, Haunted Houses, Robot Dog, Capacity Closures, 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 13 to September 20, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our … Read more

PHOTOS: New U-Rest Area Opens in New York Area of Universal Studios Florida

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Universal Studios Florida has opened up a new U-Rest area in the New York section of the park, just in time for their Halloween festivities this weekend. U-Rest areas are where guests can safely remove face coverings while maintaining a proper social distance. This small U-Rest area is on a section of street across from … Read more

PHOTOS: New U•Rest Area Added to Universal Studios Florida for Labor Day Weekend

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With big crowds at Universal Orlando Resort for Labor Day weekend, a new U-Rest area has been set up for the weekend at Universal Studios Florida, located in the New York section of the park. U-Rest areas allow guests to remove their masks in a limited zone while social distancing. The rest area has some … Read more

PHOTOS: New U•Rest Area Opens in Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Amidst large Labor Day crowds, Universal has opened a new U-Rest area in Toon Lagoon. U-Rest locations are places where capacity is more limited so guests can remove face coverings while social distancing. This new U-Rest area is across from the Toon Lagoon Games carnival area, near Marvel Super Hero Island. A large sign directs … Read more

PHOTOS: Lockers Installed at The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Theater in Preparation for Labor Day Crowds at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Ahead of the Labor Day weekend crowds, lockers have been installed at The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad theater in Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The lockers are located just above the U•Rest location, where guests may remove their face coverings and relax. Metal barriers are located several rows away from the lockers, suggesting that it will … Read more

PHOTOS: New U-Rest Area Debuts at Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Due to the mandatory (yet controversial) requirement that all guests must wear face coverings whilst visiting its theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort mindfully introduced a “U-Rest Area” system at the start of the month: a set of open spaces where guests could go to safely remove their masks and practice social distancing. With the powerful … Read more