Did you know that Disney theme parks got the first crack at the Harry Potter franchise? It’s absolutely true. In some alternate universe, Harry Potter meets guests alongside Mickey Mouse. That’s hard to imagine,...
Yum! A new, non-dairy butter beer comes to Universal Orlando Resort, and we are here for it. Smooth, sweet and deliciously creamy, everyone loves this delicious Harry Potter-inspired beverage! View this post on...
We are not quite halfway to Halloween and won’t be for another eight weeks. Still, we are far enough into 2023 that it’s time for speculation about Halloween Horror Nights. Insiders have released their...
Here’s a story that often comes up at theme parks. A corporation starts a theme park, but various attractions grow stale over time. So, management tears down the existing thing and builds from scratch....
Universal Studios has changed its name and mission statement. Meanwhile, Frisco, Texas, has gained governmental approval, and Japan has ended its face-covering requirements. This is a memorable week for UniversalParksBlog News! Universal Rebrands The...
On February 17th, the next generation of theme park entertainment debuted in the United States. While Universal Studios Japan had enjoyed this immersive experience for two years, Americans had to wait until this past...
Whenever Universal Studios negotiates with a talent, it offers terms for a long-term agreement. For example, Universal famously gave author J.K. Rowling anything she wanted in exchange for the Harry Potter license. That agreement...
Universal Studios increases its worker pay, while the VelociCoaster gets easier to ride, and Super Nintendo World sells out. Your favorite theme park company is looking good in the latest edition of UniversalParksBlog News!...
While many Universal Studios fans have expressed their excitement about the upcoming Frisco, Texas, park, nobody is more enthusiastic than Jeff Cheney. As the Mayor of Frisco, Cheney will gain as much as anybody...
Exciting theme park news this week as Universal Orlando makes an important announcement. The Universal Orlando Resort officially announces a starting pay increase to $17 for new team members! Karen Irwin, president of Universal Orlando...
