Universal Orlando Passholder Bonus Benefits Return in May 2026 with New Perks, Discounts and Exclusive Menu Items
Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the return of its popular Passholder Bonus Benefits event, bringing a fresh wave of limited-time perks for Annual and Seasonal Passholders this spring. Running from 1st May to 21st May 2026, the event once again celebrates loyal guests with exclusive offerings across the parks, hotels, and CityWalk. This seasonal […]
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Celebration Launches at Universal Parks with Yoshi, Cosmic Treats, and More
Universal theme parks are leaning hard into their warp pipes this spring, rolling out a limited-time celebration tied to the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—and it’s not just a light dusting of theming. This is a full-on, galaxy-brained takeover. Running from 10th March (MAR10 Day, naturally) through 13th April 2026, both Universal Studios Hollywood […]
Volcano Bay Nights Returns to Universal Orlando on Select Summer Nights Starting 3rd May 2026
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the return of its popular after-hours event, Volcano Bay Nights, bringing a unique nighttime water park experience back to Universal’s Volcano Bay. The limited-capacity event will take place on select evenings between 3rd May and 21st August 2026, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the park in a completely different […]
Universal Studios Hollywood removes 3D from King Kong 360 on Studio Tour
Universal Studios Hollywood has removed the 3D component from King Kong 360, the popular attraction featured on the park’s Studio Tour. The change was confirmed after the park updated its official attraction listing, which no longer refers to the experience as “King Kong 360 3-D.” The attraction had temporarily closed for refurbishment earlier in 2026 […]
Universal Parks to Celebrate Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Limited-Time Super Nintendo World Experiences
Universal Destinations & Experiences is bringing a cosmic twist to its theme parks this spring as it celebrates the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with a series of limited-time offerings inside Super Nintendo World. The celebration begins on 10th March 2026—also known as MAR10 Day—and runs through 13th April 2026 at both […]
Butterbeer Season begins at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is once again raising its frothy mugs as Butterbeer Season returns to Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. The annual celebration, dedicated to one of the most iconic treats from the Harry Potter universe, officially runs from 1st March through 31st May 2026, inviting guests to enjoy limited-time […]
Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure Closed For Refurbishment
At Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park, one of the gentlest, most family-friendly attractions — Pteranodon Flyers — is currently taking an extended breather. Updates on the resort’s official site confirm that the ride will remain closed for refurbishment through 14th May 2026, with no further details released about the exact scope of the […]
King Kong 360 3D Studio Tour Closed for Refurb
Universal Studios Hollywood has temporarily taken King Kong 360 3-D, one of the standout experiences on its famed Studio Tour, offline for refurbishment. According to reports from industry observers, this 3-D sequence is scheduled to remain closed until about the 14th March 2026, though the park notes that dates can always shift. At this stage, […]
Weeklong Ticket with Access to 4 Universal Orlando Theme Parks Launch
Universal Orlando Resort is now offering a new ticket option that turns a trip to its theme parks into a proper weeklong adventure. For a limited time, United States residents can buy a six- or seven-day “park-to-park” ticket that grants access to all four of the resort’s theme parks, while paying the same price as […]
Universal’s Volcano Bay to Go Cashless
Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando Resort’s tropical-themed water park, is taking a big step into the digital age. From 25th February 2026, the park will become completely cashless, meaning physical currency — whether US dollars or foreign banknotes — will no longer be accepted for purchases inside the park. All transactions for food, drink, merchandise, lockers […]