Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s Returns for 2025

The holidays have started at Universal Studios Florida and that means the return of Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s. This seasonal parade incorporates favorite Universal characters and smaller versions of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade-style balloons. Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s A pair of cheerful snowmen plus several dancers in wintry blue costumes start the parade, preceding … Read more

2025 Thanksgiving Meals Offered at Universal Orlando Resort

Guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort for Thanksgiving will find a variety of meals being offered for the holiday. Thanksgiving at Universal Islands of Adventure Two three-course Thanksgiving dinner menus available for guests to enjoy. Confisco Grille For the first course, guests will have a choice between Butternut Squash Soup with roasted pepitas and crème fraîche and an Arugula … Read more

Epic Universe Will Have Extended Hours on New Year’s Eve at Universal Orlando

The Universal Orlando website is showing Epic Universe as having a New Year’s Eve celebration with extended operating hours on December 31. New Year’s Eve at Epic Universe On the Universal Orlando website’s Holidays “Things to Do” page, clicking on the December 31 date reveals the hours and plans for Epic Universe, showing that the … Read more

“No Records” from State Ride Inspectors After Guest Death on Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe

A new report has revealed that state ride inspectors did not take any documentation of their findings following the September 17 death of a rider. “There are no responsive records” News 6 in Orlando reported their discovery following a request to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for “documents, notes, photos, videos, … Read more

Universal Responds to Epic Universe Expansion Rumors, “Exciting Additions” Coming

Following a construction permit filed earlier this month, Universal Orlando has seemingly confirmed that Epic Universe is already set to expand. Epic Universe to Receive “Exciting Additions” The Orlando Business Journal received an official statement from Alyson Sologaistoa, Vice President of Public Relations for Universal Orlando Resort: “[Universal Orlando] is preparing for some exciting additions … Read more

Universal Volcano Bay to Close for Veterans Day Holiday Due to Cold Temperatures

Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando will be closed November 10 and 11 due to a forecast of cold temperatures. Volcano Bay Closed November 10-14 The Universal Orlando X account shared the news: The text reads: 🌧️❄️Weather Update❄️🌧️ Universal Volcano Bay will be closed Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11 due to inclement weather, and … Read more

Epic Universe Expansion Revealed in New Permit

Aerial view of a large, circular water park near the Helios Presidential Suite, with pools and winding walkways under clouds.

Epic Universe opened to the general public on May 22, 2025. Now, just months later, a permit has been filed that teases a large expansion. Epic Universe Permit The permit, which was filed on Friday, suggests the work on”site utilities and foundation work” will begin on a 150,000 square feet location at 1001 Epic Blvd, … Read more

The Burning Blade Tavern is Currently Blade-less at Epic Universe

A tall, dark wooden tower with a pointed roof—reminiscent of Disney castle turrets—stands against an Epic Universe sky.

An X/Twitter post revealed that The Burning Blade Tavern in Epic Universe is currently missing its titular feature: its blades. No Windmill on The Burning Blade Tavern Twitter user Mrfurious32821 shared this photo: The caption reads: Now themed to the Invisible Man- The Invisible Blade. Normally, The Burning Blade Tavern’s windmill sports four skeletal blades … Read more