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Oh, now we’re ZOOMING!
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While there isn’t an official opening date announced for this new Universal Hollywood roller coaster, the ride has soft opened, welcoming guests on, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
The high cost of travel has started to affect theme park attendance at Universal Orlando, and it’s important to keep an eye on these trends to see how it may affect other theme parks in the area or your travel plans.
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What does this exactly mean for your upcoming trip? Let’s break it all down.
Universal Studios Hollywood is about to get a major upgrade with its brand-new, first-ever fully outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. The ride was set to open on June 26th, but was then delayed until late summer.
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Universal hasn’t announced an official reason for the delay, but it just debunked a widespread rumor about the postponement of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift that gives us some hints.
Universal just made a HUGE announcement for Halloween Horror Nights, and we’re freaking out!
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Halloween Horror Nights takes place at the Universal Orlando Resort on select nights from August 28th through November 1st, 2026, and Universal Hollywood on select nights from September 3rd through November 1st, 2026, and we’re already getting big announcements. Universal just dropped news on a new themed house coming, and we need to talk about it!
A new celebration is offering an exclusive group FREE tickets to Universal Orlando Resort!
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Xfinity just launched its membership program, and as part of its limited-time Member Celebration, members can get two free 1-day Universal Orlando Resort tickets, plus a chance to win a VIP trip to Universal Studios Hollywood and the grand opening of the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster!
Y’all, eating at Universal Studios Hollywood just got SO much easier.
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Universal has added a $59 food pass, which lets you order from eligible items off the menu with ease.
Universal’s newest roller coaster is Fast & Furious themed – and we’re seeing just how fast these cars can go! The new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride will have riders board some iconic cars from the movie series!
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be on both coasts. The Universal Studios Hollywood coaster will open in summer 2026, while the Universal Orlando coaster will open in 2027.
Start your engines, because Universal Studios Hollywood just dropped a major update that thrill-seekers have been waiting for.
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The park has officially confirmed that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be roaring into action soon, bringing the Fast franchise to life in coaster form. With high-speed twists, immersive storytelling, and blockbuster-level excitement, this new attraction is already shaping up to be one of the biggest theme park debuts of the season.
For those of you who consider yourself to be BIG fans of Universal IP, but especially things like Harry Potter, Nintendo, Scooby-Doo, and Universal Monsters, there’s an event coming up this year that you’ve GOT to know about!
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Over at Universal Studios Hollywood, this spring, Universal Fan Fest is returning once again, and we could not be more excited! There’s special merchandise, food, and drink, and you can even cosplay in the parks as your favorite characters from the franchise you’re most passionate about!
Get in the car! There’s no time to explain, but we need to get to Universal Studios in Florida…and FAST. You in?!
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As avid popcorn bucket collectors, we’re constantly freaking out when a new bucket drops — especially when they’re inspired by our favorite movies and characters. Universal previously dropped an exclusive HamiKuma Popcorn Bucket, and now they’ve dropped a NEW Halloween-themed Hello Kitty Popcorn Bucket! But this isn’t any old Hello Kitty souvenir. She got a SCARY makeover for Halloween.
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