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UPNT Weekly Recap: Universal Orlando Resort Reaches Capacity on Holiday Weekend, Jurassic World VelociCoaster Construction Updates, Super Nintendo World Opening Announced, and More

October 11, 2020 Mike Baker

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 October 5 to October 11, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Tour what is going on … Read more

Layoffs Continue at Universal Studios Hollywood Due to Ongoing Closure

September 13, 2020 Charly Shelton

With the theme park remaining closed for the foreseeable future, Universal Studios Hollywood has announced another round of layoffs. Universal Parks and Resorts have suffered a 94% loss in revenue this quarter due to the closures and although Universal Orlando Resort is reopened, USH has not. California Governor Gavin Newsom admits that “progress is being … Read more

Even More Layoffs Confirmed at Universal Orlando Resort Due to Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic

July 31, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Universal Studios Florida entrance globe and archway

In addition to the official delay of Universal’s next theme park, Epic Universe, layoffs have been reported at Universal Orlando Resort. In a statement to Spectrum News 13, Universal confirmed that it has “again made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce to reflect current priorities and needs.” Journalist Ashley Carter tweeted about an update … Read more