9 magical must-dos across Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter
From thrilling rides to iconic treats and magical mementos, these nine classic Wizarding World experiences should be on every Universal Orlando visitor’s priority list.
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Mattel’s live-action ‘Matchbox’ movie stars John Cena
John Cena stars in “Matchbox The Movie,” a globe-trotting action-comedy inspired by Mattel’s toy cars and coming to Apple TV in October.
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Epic Universe 2026 ticket prices drop; still no annual pass option
Epic Universe tickets for 2026 are now at lower discounts for annual passholders, with the new theme park still not included in any Universal Orlando annual pass.
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KFC launches Simpsons menu with a pink doughnut chicken sandwich
KFC’s limited-time Simpsons menu turns Homer’s favorite pink doughnut into a fried chicken sandwich, but U.S. fans cannot try it yet.
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Margaritaville at Sea’s Halloween cruises fit Jimmy Buffett’s playful legacy
At first glance, Jimmy Buffett and Halloween might seem like an unlikely pairing. But Margaritaville at Sea’s “Sail the Haunted Seas” celebration proves the singer’s playful spirit, Gulf Coast roots and love of New Orleans culture make the connection surprisingly natural.
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Harry Potter, Home Alone and Nightmare Before Christmas debut as new ICE! themes
“Harry Potter,” “Home Alone” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” are becoming all-new ICE! experiences as the frozen holiday attraction expands coast-to-coast.
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This Legoland Florida shuttle has an Orlando pick-up location you wouldn’t expect
Guests may be surprised to learn they can board a shuttle to Legoland Florida Resort from Disney Springs. Here’s how the service works, where it picks up and why it’s a convenient option for Orlando visitors.
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(Interview) How Celestial Goodnight represents a new era for Universal Orlando
Celestial Goodnight may signal a new creative era for Universal Orlando. We explore its emotional impact and ask one of the minds behind the Epic Universe spectacular how it came to life.
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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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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.
