Running Universal’s inaugural Epic Character Race 5K and 10K, taking place on February 1 & 2, 2020, has just announced the group of larger-than-life characters that will cheer on runners along the way. Runners, ages 5 and up, will be championed by mischievous Minions from the Despicable Me franchise, Velociraptor Blue from Jurassic World, the […]

Santa arrived a little early this year at Universal Orlando. Traditionally, he shows up to holiday cheer with the park wrapped in ribbons and bows. This year, he walked into a world of horror…. literally. Santa came so early that the park was still decorated for Halloween! After decorating the park with lots of much […]

An all-new light projection experience, “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” will make its highly-anticipated debut at Universal Orlando Resort – utilizing state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects and lighting to bring a new dimension of magic to life on the majestic Hogwarts castle. And, for the first time at Universal Orlando, guests will be able to encounter […]

Universal wowed everyone when they opened Islands of adventure in 1999, then, redefined the theme park industry when they opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010. Then, they outdid themselves when they opened Diagon Alley in 2014. Now, Universal Orlando Resort is taking things to a whole new level building an entirely new, […]

Universal Orlando’s newest original concept restaurant, Bigfire, is now officially open, adding a unique dining experience that draws modern inspiration from open-fire cooking and the nostalgia of long summer evenings at the lake to the incredible collection of restaurants at Universal CityWalk. Bigfire’s unique theming is designed to make guests feel as though they have […]

Harry Potter film stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Warwick Davis (Professor Filius Flitwick), James Phelps (Fred Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) brought a little magic to Universal Orlando Resort for the opening celebration of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The beloved Harry Potter film stars reunited […]

From rich sets and an actual forest with 1,200 trees to ground-breaking coaster technology and a captivating storyline, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will be the most highly-themed, immersive coaster experience yet – becoming the world’s first “story coaster.” Epic Thrills Await Within the Forbidden Forest… Get ready to soar into one of the most […]

Universal Orlando Resort has created its most life-like animated figure for the most highly themed, immersive coaster experience yet, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – opening June 13. And it’s none other than Hogwarts gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures professor himself, Hagrid! Guests will come face-to-face with Hagrid during their journey as his hyper-realistic […]

Today, we got our first look at a magical creature that guests will encounter in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – the epic new addition to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening June 13! Known as the “Blast-Ended Skrewt,” this unique creature will be one of the most life-like animated figures Universal Orlando has […]

Now is your last chance to take advantage of Universal Orlando Resort’s deal on annual passes. Now through April 4th, guests can take advantage of up to six months FREE on Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passes. This special offer is valid on 2-Park and 3-Park Seasonal and Annual Passes. That means up to a year […]