food IS a theme park
Universal Orlando had a MASSIVE 2025 thanks to the opening of Epic Universe and its three corresponding hotels.
Universal Orlando
However, we’re not sure if there’s enough to carry the resort’s momentum through 2026.
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!
These days, when people think about visiting Universal Orlando, their first thought is pretty much all about Epic Universe, which makes sense because it’s still a relatively new theme park.
Universal CityWalk
However, if you’re making a trip to Universal and skipping out on CityWalk, you might be doing yourself a disservice. CityWalk is Universal’s shopping and dining district, and the best part about it is that you don’t need a ticket to visit. And soon, you’ll have even more reasons to visit CityWalk because a lot of new stuff is coming to the area!
If you plan on visiting Universal Epic Universe this month, you’re going to want to be aware of this ride closure!
Super Nintendo World Epic Universe
The park has seen closures throughout its first year of being open, and it’s a tough reality that even the most popular rides have to go down from time to time. Well, there’s going to be a closure to a popular ride coming this month, and it’s located in Super Nintendo World.
Epic Universe just released new snacks, and they’re a cuteness overload!
Soft Pretzel
Super Nintendo World has two new pretzels that made us go bananas. Plus, Isle of Berk has a new mac & cheese cone fit for a viking. Are any of these new snacks worth a try on your next visit to the park? Let’s dig in and find out!
Universal fans who live in Texas have something HUGE to be excited about: a brand new Universal resort in Frisco!
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Well, Universal has dropped a lot of details about the new resort, Universal Kids Resort, including what lands it will include and what kind of rides the theme park will have. The park will be themed for families, and it’s expected to open sometime this year! Well, we’ve got some new photos of the construction progress of the new theme park, and it’s really moving along!
Happy April Fool’s Day! Today is always a day filled with pranks, jokes, and funny, fake “announcements” from companies. Universal didn’t disappoint!
Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando just announced some “news” for Epic Universe that had us dying to experience it!
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.
Universal Orlando recently revealed this year’s dates for Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
However, if you’re planning on attending Halloween Horror Nights, there are some basic rules you need to know about before you buy that ticket and enter the event. We’re going to outline those rules for you so you’ll know what to expect from Halloween Horror Nights in 2026.
One way to get an idea of what’s happening in our favorite theme parks is to check out all of the patents that they file! This is how Universal and Disney can claim new technology and ideas that they could potentially use in future attractions.
©Carlye Wisel
Both companies file patents all the time, but we found a few recently that are totally making us wonder what the future of theme parks looks like. Technology seems to be getting better every single day, and the rides are getting more wild with every announcement. Here’s a look at a few patents that we think are totally going to change the world of theme parks!
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