Category: Universal Parks
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New Universal Hotels Coming 2025
With the grand opening of Epic Universe announced for May 22nd, 2025, it is time to review the three new hotels also opening next year. Source: Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Helios Grand Hotel The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, centered at the back of the park, will be a prominent feature of Epic Universe and…
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Universal Epic Universe Opening Date and Ticket Information!
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the official opening date for their new park, Epic Universe! The newest park in the Orlando area is set to open on May 22nd, 2025. Source: Universal Orlando ResortEpic Universe Tickets will be available starting October 22nd, less than one week away. The two packages you can pick…
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Wizarding World Closures and Castle Displays
Universal Orlando Resort has updated attraction closures through the beginning of 2025, including the Hogwarts Express. The Hogwarts Express is a train, themed to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, that transports guests between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Without the express running, guests must walk through CityWalk to move between parks. The…
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Harry Potter at Universal Fan Fest Nights
Universal has added the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to their Fan Fest lineup coming to Hollywood this Spring. While few details are available, they have confirmed that the event will include a Niffler encounter. Additional franchises featured during the event include Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Dungeons and Dragons. Source: Universal Studios…
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Back to Hogwarts Showcase Breakdown
Today celebrates young wizards returning to Hogwarts and the Harry Potter YouTube channel has bestowed us with many new and exciting additions to the Wizarding World! Grab some pumpkin juice and strap in because we can fill Newt’s suitcase with the information given at today’s showcase. MINISTRY OF MAGIC Opening in 2025, the…
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel: Room and Suite Overview
2025 will be a busy year for Universal Orlando Resort, opening a new theme park and 3 hotels. Of the 3 hotels opening in the coming year, only the Universal Helios Grand Hotel will provide direct access to Epic Universe. With the update to Universalorlando.com and the Universal Orlando Resort YouTube channel, we now…
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 33 Map Breakdown
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 officially kicks off this Friday, August 30th at 6:30 pm! With 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 4 rides, and 1 show, this will be an event you won’t want to miss. The recently released map will make navigating the event much easier. I highly recommend planning your absolute…
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No Universal Express Pass?
The new Helios Grand Hotel has many perks, but it will break a Universal trend considered the main benefit of staying on-site for some guests. The ever-popular Universal Unlimited Express Pass has been a staple of Premier hotels for many years now and allows guests to skip standard lines at the Universal Studios and…
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Universal has finally provided an update regarding the Helios Grand Hotel opening alongside Epic Universe in 2025. Located at the back of the park, this Mediterranean-themed hotel will allow guests to walk to and from the new park without ever hopping on any transportation systems. Source: Universal Orlando ResortStandard 2 Queen Bed Room The 500…
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Dark Arts at Hogwarts
Image from: Universalorlando.com We have one month until the official Fall season starts and just over a week until Halloween Horror Nights 2024 begins! With the summer festivities wrapping up, it’s time to check in on upcoming Autumn events, such as the Dark Arts projection show on Hogwarts Castle. While the start date of this…