Universal Orlando Resort News & Updates

NEWS: More Dining Locations Are Now Open in Universal Orlando’s CityWalk

May 24, 2020 by Brianna LeCompte

A few additional locations have now reopened in Universal Orlando's CityWalk! Check out the details!

UPDATED! NEWS: Universal Orlando Will Be Proposing a Reopening Date and Plans Tomorrow!

May 20, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

On May 21st, Orlando theme parks including Disney World will submit presentations to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on how they plan on reopening safely. One of the required components of these presentations is a proposed opening date.

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We Experienced the New Temperature Check Screenings at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk. Here’s What the Process Was Like.

May 14, 2020 by Rachel Franko

Universal Orlando's CityWalk reopened with new health and safety protocols today! Read all about what we thought about them here!

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NEWS: Universal Orlando Announces that CityWalk Will Open With Limited Operations on May 14th

May 12, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal Orlando has announced that CityWalk, the shopping and dining district, will reopen with limited operations on May 14. In addition to the limited hours, additional health and safety measures will be put in place, which will require guests and employees to wear face masks and go through temperature screens before entering.

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NEWS: Universal Orlando Will Begin Implementing Temperature Screenings for Employees

April 30, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal Orlando announced today that beginning on Friday, they will implement mandatory temperature screenings for all employees before coming onto property. Any employee with a temperature of above 99.9 degrees will be sent home.

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Universal Orlando Announces It Will Auto-Enroll Their Furloughed Employees Into Florida’s Unemployment System

April 24, 2020 by Carly Terzigni

Universal announced that they will auto-enroll their furloughed employees into Florida's state unemployment system. This announcement comes after mounting pressure from furloughed employees, expressing deep frustration in the enrollment process.

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Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Extend Closure

March 24, 2020 by Molly McCormack

The Universal Orlando Resort has extended its closure. Read what we know here.

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Universal Orlando Announces New Theme Park: Universal’s Epic Universe

August 1, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Universal just announced an epic new park for Orlando, Florida -- Universal's Epic Universe. Learn more about this new park and see concept art here.

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My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure

May 13, 2017 by AllEars

Last week, I experienced one of Orlando’s theme parks in a whole new way: I was a chaperone at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure. Gradventure is the resort’s celebration for eighth-graders — and only these middle-school students and their chaperones are allowed in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios during the special-ticket event. In fact, after 7 … Continue reading "My first experience at Universal Orlando’s Gradventure"

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Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters

May 9, 2015 by AllEars

How would you like to step into a life-size video game, much like Wreck-It Ralph does in the animated Disney-Pixar movie? Well, it just might be possible sooner than you think at Universal Orlando. On Thursday, Universal Studios and Nintendo announced a partnership that “will bring the world of Nintendo to life at Universal theme … Continue reading "Universal theme parks to build new attractions based on Nintendo characters"

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