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NEW fireworks alert!
Epic Universe
We all know no theme park day is complete without watching the fireworks. Universal Orlando just announced a brand-new show starting next month, and y’all, this might be the ultimate fireworks show.
The FIFA World Cup kicked off this week, and there are so many awesome places in Orlando where you can watch the games. But if you want your soccer match with a side of roller coasters, then we have the spot for you!
CityWalk at Universal Orlando
Universal CityWalk just announced that six venues will host watch parties for the games, and each will offer a specialty World Cup-themed food or beverage! From June 11th through July 19th, you can watch the games over these specialty menu items.
One of the longest closures of the year across all the Orlando theme parks is none other than Jurassic Park River Adventure, located at Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando.
Jurassic Park River Adventure
The attraction closed for the lengthy refurbishment on January 5th and currently isn’t expected to reopen until November 19th. It’s been behind walls practically ever since, but now, we’ve got a look at what’s really going on behind the scenes, all thanks to @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter!
Dark Universe is a whole VIBE in Epic Universe, and if you love classic Universal Monsters and gothic horror, it might just be your favorite place in all of Universal Orlando (and truth is, WE LOVE IT).
We’re back at The Burning Blade Tavern
That comes right down to the themed food at The Burning Blade Tavern, too (and yes, it has a windmill blade that REALLY burns). Well, when we learned a new snack had arrived at the tavern, we put on our grimmest outfits and headed over to rub elbows with the monsters to check out this new food.
Universal Epic Universe opened just one year ago, and plans for its expansion are already underway!
Gate at Epic Universe
We knew that the park had been built with room to add on new lands or attractions in the future, but recently, we’ve been seeing more proof of additions coming. Construction has been taking place on some of the park’s expansion pads, but now, a permit has been filed for a new attraction!
If you’ve visited Universal Orlando, you might be familiar with Universal Express Pass, which allows you to skip the long standby lines at rides throughout the parks.
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
One of the most popular rides to use Express Pass is Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in Universal Islands of Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a ride that has notoriously long standby lines. Well, if you were planning to use Express Pass for this ride this summer, you’re going to be out of luck because it will no longer be offered for the ride.
Universal Orlando is home to three theme parks that are incredible to explore throughout the day, not to mention CityWalk connecting two of them, but what about when it’s hot outside, and you’re looking to cool off? That’s where you’ll find lots of guests head to Volcano Bay, a fan-favorite water park in all of Orlando!
Volcano Bay Nights are back!
During summer days, you’ll find that the water park is pretty packed, thanks to the promise of cool water and epic water slides to bring joy to people of all ages. What if you want to bypass the crowds, though, and maybe you don’t want to be swimming (or waiting in line for slides) in the heat of the day? That’s where Universal’s $99 Volcano Bay Nights experience comes in, but is it really worth the cost? We found out!
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since Epic Universe first opened its doors at Universal Orlando, but it has!!! Now, we’ve been exploring Epic Universe during that whole time, and we’ve taken you with us as much as we could.
Epic Universe
Now, it’s no secret that you can get some pretty…well…epic souvenirs at Epic Universe, but to celebrate the park’s first anniversary, Universal is about to drop some more SWEET merchandise...and we’ve got your first look.
Epic Universe opened almost one year ago and has quickly become a fan-favorite Universal Park. One of the most loved aspects of this park is the incredible characters. Between the iconic Toothless meet-and-greet and the wandering characters in each land, the characters have really brought the park to life.
Celestial Park in Epic Universe
And we have some exciting news. One of our favorite original characters is officially getting a meet-and-greet in Celestial Park!
Universal fans, we have some exciting news for you! If you love movies, then you have to make your way over to Universal Studios to check out the new Spielberg Summer Blockbuster Exhibit.
Spielberg Summer Blockbusters Tribute Store
Universal is known for these ultra-themed experiences, like the immersive experience Tribute Stores put together for Christmas, Mardi Gras, Halloween Horror Nights, and more. And this Exhibit has so many amazing props, costumes, and movie memorabilia you’ve come to expect from a themed Universal experience.
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