A movie-themed adventure park featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley.
Themed island adventures with VelociCoaster, Hagrid's, and Hogsmeade.
A tropical water theme park with virtual queuing and the dramatic Krakatau volcano.
Universal's groundbreaking new park with next-generation immersive themed worlds.
Universal's dining, shopping, and nightlife district connecting the theme parks.
Celebrate with exclusive Butterbeer treats across all Wizarding World lands for the Harry Potter 25th anniversary.
Mar 1, 2026 — May 31, 2026
Middle school graduates celebrate with private overnight park access, rides, and entertainment.
May 1, 2026 — May 21, 2026
After-hours water park event with shorter wait times, live DJ, and exclusive food.
May 3, 2026 — Aug 21, 2026
One-year anniversary milestone weekend for Universal Orlando's Epic Universe.
May 22, 2026 — May 25, 2026 (est.)
Celebrate the return to Hogwarts with special experiences across the Wizarding World lands.
Aug 1, 2026 — Sep 1, 2026
Experience holiday magic with Christmas at Hogwarts, Grinchmas, the Macy's Holiday Parade, and festive celebrations.
Nov 14, 2026 — Jan 3, 2027
Universal Orlando announced its biggest summer drop of the year: a Steven Spielberg exhibit tied to a new film, the JAWS Amity overlay, the return of the Mega Movie Parade and CineSational, plus Hogwarts Always at Islands of Adventure. Limited-time experiences run May 23 through August 10.
Universal's annual three-week passholder thank-you returns May 1 through May 21, 2026, with exclusive menu items, hotel discounts good through December 23, a free UOAP magnet, and a complimentary dessert at five resort sit-down restaurants.
A train of riders was evacuated off Jurassic World VelociCoaster on Monday April 27 after the coaster stopped before its launch. No injuries, ride reopened the same evening. Eyewitness Ethan Hershaft caught the evac on video and coined the now-viral nickname.
After roughly five weeks behind scrim, Hogwarts Castle's main tower is mostly visible again at Islands of Adventure. Crews pulled scrim off Saturday April 26, exposing the freshly repainted clock face and stonework. Trade outlets are citing a May 21 completion target, though Universal has not officially confirmed a timeline. Forbidden Journey has remained open throughout.
Universal quietly reopened the Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk Orlando on Friday April 24, taking over the space the Epic Universe Preview Center vacated 11 days earlier. The new version leans even harder on the catalog: four life-size Tom Whalen photo ops (Jaws, Back to the Future, E.T., Universal Monsters), a Whalen Jaws art collab, plus the new UNIVRS collection. Here's the full tour.
Universal slipped a new 15% passholder discount on single-day Epic Universe tickets onto its website with no press release, no social push, and no announcement. Inside the Magic spotted the change late on April 25 — pushing some passholder rates as low as $126 after tax.
