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We love a summer trip to Universal Orlando. From flying with Harry Potter to racing in Mario Kart, there’s so much to do!
Universal Orlando
If you’re heading to Universal Orlando this summer, you can’t miss this ticket deal!
Isn’t it wild to think that Universal’s Epic Universe is less than a month away from celebrating its first anniversary?! We’re anticipating the park will be busier this summer now that it’s been open for almost a year.
Epic Universe!
It looks like Universal wants to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for the summer, because a popular attraction is closing next week and targeting to reopen JUST in time for the one-year date! Sorry, How to Train Your Dragon fans, but becoming a Viking will have to be on hold during May.
Universal Orlando Resort may have a lot of projects going on inside its gates — demolition finally just began on The Lost Continent, the new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift rollercoaster is currently being built, and an expansion could be in the works for Epic Universe — but that’s not all that’s happening in the Universal world.
Universal Kids Resort
Universal is also in the process of building an entire new theme park in Frisco, Texas, called Universal Kids Resort! The park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and as we’re getting close to halfway through the year, we’re relieved to see so much progress being made on the new resort — it gives us hope that it really WILL hit its opening timeline!
Universal Orlando has lots of changes coming soon. On April 13th, the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center closed to make way for a NEW shop!
Universal Orlando
The Universal Legacy Tribute Store is now open!
Epic Universe could be implementing a huge change in the near future, and we need to talk about it!
Epic Universe!
Universal Studios Orlando uses Photo Validation for entry at their parks at the resort. Now, Universal dropped news that Photo Validation will be expanding and will be used at Epic Universe portals. Let’s dive into what we already know!
Universal’s Epic Universe is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary, and we’re anticipating the park will be busier this summer now that it’s been open.
Epic Universe
If you plan on coming to Epic this summer, you’re going to want to be aware of closures that are hitting the park. Sorry, How to Train Your Dragon fans, but you’re going to have to put a pause on training like a Viking for a little bit in May.
If you’re a fan of Universal Studios Florida, we have big news for you, because what we’ve been waiting for is finally happening!
Islands of Adventure
Construction is finally beginning on Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and it looks like they are going to officially start removing pieces.
Universal just gave theme park fans a lot to look forward to.
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The company has officially confirmed a staggering 31 attractions, rides, shows, meet-and-greets, and interactive experiences across the seven themed lands of Universal Kids Resort, the brand-new family-focused theme park set to open in Frisco, Texas, in 2026. That number alone signals how seriously Universal is treating this project, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most packed opening-day lineups we’ve seen from any theme park in recent memory. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s coming.
Can you keep a secret? We aren’t joking here!
Pat O’Brien’s at Universal
Speakeasy is back at Pat O’Brien’s at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk! Speakeasy is an exclusive experience for guests that is literally hidden upstairs, which you get to by using the stairs in the back of Pat O’Brien’s. We got the chance to check it out with an early preview before it returns, and we just had to share our experience with you!
If you’ve ever wondered where to get a good burger in Universal Orlando, you’re not alone! We love heading to CityWalk’s Burger King Whopper Bar for our custom, one-of-a-kind burger at an affordable price.
©Five Guys
Sometimes, we just want the juicy, greasy burger of our dreams, no park ticket required! So we were thrilled to find out that Universal Orlando will get a new Five Guys location – but it comes at a cost: Burger King Whopper Bar will be closing soon!
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