Universal Studios News & Updates

We Are at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk for the First Day of Re-Opening — Here’s What It’s Like!

May 14, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

Universal Orlando's CityWalk began its phased re-opening of stores and restaurants today. Here's what it was like.

NEWS: According to Comcast CFO, Construction of Universal’s Epic Universal Will Be on Hold Until Economy “Begins to Revive”

May 13, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

According to a recent statement from Comcast CFO, Mike Cavanagh, construction on Universal Orlando's upcoming Epic Universe will likely be delayed until the "economy bounces back."

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NEWS: Here’s What Was Discussed at Florida’s Orange County Task Force Meeting Today

April 28, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met today to discuss what guidelines and potential mandates should be in place for reopening the Florida county.

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If You Didn’t Do These Ten Things, Did You Even GO to Universal Orlando?

April 28, 2020 by Austin Lang

There's so much to do at Universal Orlando... but if you didn't do these ten things, did you even really go?

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Our Wishlist for a Harry Potter Hotel at Universal Studios

April 26, 2020 by Austin Lang

With the impending release of a Star Wars hotel at Disney World, a Harry Potter counterpart at nearby Universal Orlando has never looked more appealing... but building one may be more complicated than it seems.

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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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NEWS: Universal Orlando CEO Discusses Possibility of Screenings and Virtual Lines Upon Reopening

April 22, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

In the latest Re-Open Florida Task Force meeting, Josh Sprouls, CEO of Universal Orlando Resort, discussed the possible measures that the park has discussed implementing upon reopening.

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NEWS: Florida Task Force Discusses Marketing Plan for Revitalizing Florida Tourism Upon Reopening

April 22, 2020 by Morgan Flaherty

Florida's tourism group VisitFlorida has revealed their phased plan for reopening the tourism industry of the state, with a heavy focusing on pushing in-state travel for Floridians to start.

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