Epic Universe earns praise, but Universal admits Orlando attendance is falling
Universal Orlando attendance began softening in June and remains under pressure, even as Epic Universe helps drive growth at Comcast’s U.S. theme parks.
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Halloween in Orlando: best theme park events and things to do (2026)
Dive into Orlando’s electrifying 2026 Halloween season, where world-class theme park frights, festive trick-or-treat trails and spooky seasonal experiences await around every corner.
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Pokémon land at Universal Orlando? We dug through months of permits to find out
For years, Pokémon has been one of Universal Orlando’s most persistent rumors. After digging through months of public records, we uncovered a trail of engineers, scenic designers and attraction specialists working on the same mystery project—but the biggest discovery may be what the documents don’t reveal.
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ANNOUNCED: Fortnite “Fortnitemares” scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 35
Universal Orlando has revealed the new Fortnitemares scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 35, marking Fortnite’s first appearance at the event and sparking debate among longtime fans.
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Busch Gardens’ major new attraction looks different from the original plans
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s new Lion & Hyena Ridge does not fully match its ambitious concept art, but its impressive scale, stellar animal viewing and return to the park’s roots give guests plenty to roar about.
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California claims two of America’s top three most popular theme parks
Disneyland tops a new ranking of America’s most popular theme parks, while Orlando dominates the top 10 and some unexpected destinations make the broader list.
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Tesla’s Robotaxi arrives in Orlando, but there’s a catch for visitors
Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi service to Orlando, bringing autonomous ride-hailing to one of the world’s busiest tourism destinations. Here’s what the rollout means for visitors—and how it compares with Waymo.
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Hersheypark Trip Report, Magic of Disney Animation opening date, and More News! – The Attractions Podcast
Join Attractions Magazine contributing writers and correspondents as they bring you news and discussion about all things themed entertainment and parks, including Disney, Universal Studios and beyond on The Attractions Podcast.
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Universal cuts Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour in half with new ticket
Universal Orlando has introduced a new five-house R.I.P. Tour for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, but the traditional experience covering all 10 houses remains available.
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How to join the Lego Pokémon virtual queue at Legoland Florida — and is it worth it?
We tried the new Lego Pokémon Trainer Center at Legoland Florida. Here’s how to join the virtual queue, what happens inside and whether it’s worth the trip.
