food IS a theme park
Y’all, eating at Universal Studios Hollywood just got SO much easier.
Toadstool Cafe at Universal Hollywood
Universal has added a $59 food pass, which lets you order from eligible items off the menu with ease.
We’ve got some bad news for travelers planning to fly into California to visit Disneyland this summer: Your airport rideshare is about to get more expensive.
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Travelers flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – one of the world’s busiest, which brings in millions of travelers each year for attractions including major Hollywood studio tours and Las Angeles attractions, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Disneyland in (relatively) nearby Anaheim – are about to see the cost of services like Uber and Lyft go up thanks to a new fee increase.
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando has been open for over a year, but Super Nintendo World still remains super popular with Nintendo fans…and for good reason.
Super Nintendo World portal
Where else can you go and live out your best video game fantasies by stepping into the games that have been loved by generations? We all have fond memories of playing Super Mario games, and if you love Super Mario as much as we do, well, some new Super Mario experiences will be coming to Super Nintendo World (and Universal Studios Hollywood) soon!
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.
One of our favorite times of the year has arrived at Universal Parks, though many people don’t know about it!
Butterbeer!
No, we’re not talking about Mardi Gras (though, we do love that celebration too!) — we’re talking about Butterbeer Season! Yes, this does exist, and each year, we get to see special offerings in the Universal Parks all over the world to celebrate this beloved, iconic drink. If you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Universal Beijing Resort from March 1st through May 31st (or Universal Studios Japan from April 1st through May 17th), here’s what you can’t miss!
Attention thrill-seekers! If you love roller coasters, buckle up — because there’s a BUNCH of big roller coaster announcements you need to know about!
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Roller coaster enthusiasts are in for a real treat over the next few years. Major theme parks across the country have announced new projects that are sure to bring in coaster fans from far and wide. From high-speed movie-themed thrills to next-generation family rides, there’s a lot to keep an eye on right now!
Happy 40th anniversary to Back to the Future! This iconic movie made its debut on July 3rd, 1985, and Universal is celebrating its anniversary with limited-time food, merchandise, and photo opportunities. If you couldn’t get enough of Marty McFly and Emmett “Doc” Brown, now is your chance to celebrate this franchise.
“Back to the Future” in Universal Mega Movie Parade
The even better news? You can find these limited-time offerings at BOTH Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. So, no matter which coast you head to, you can celebrate 40 years of Back to the Future in style.
This summer at Universal parks promises to be MEGA!
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There’s been a lot of buzz around Universal lately with the opening of Epic Universe and the return of CineSational and the Mega Movie Parade at Universal Studios Orlando, but we can’t count out Universal’s celebrations happening on the West Coast. Universal Hollywood just wrapped up its Fan Fest Nights, and if you’re looking for even more fun to keep you busy this summer, Universal’s already got something BIG in store.
Is it just us, or does it feel like there’s been a whole lot of Harry Potter lately!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic
We recently got news on some of the cast for the new Harry Potter series coming to HBO. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic has been all the buzz with Epic Universe opening soon! The Battle at the Ministry ride at Epic is SHOCKING fans. Now, we have a NEW Harry Potter announcement!
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It’s a big year for Universal Orlando!
Universal Orlando Resort
The brand new theme park Epic Universe opens in May, Terra Luna opens this month, and there’s a new After Hours event that is sure to be a blast! While all of the new things are exciting, Universal has shared it’s time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie, Jaws!
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