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Hurricane Helene theme park updates and closures in Florida
ByBlake Taylor September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene impacted central Florida this week. Here are updates for the theme park operations of Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Fun Spot.

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Williamsburg police instate curfew for minors as theme parks adapt Halloween chaperone policies
ByBlake Taylor September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Learn the chaperone policy (or lack thereof) for theme park events like Knott’s Scary Farm, Scarowinds, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal, Six Flags Fright Fest, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, and others.

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Theme Parks | Universal Studios Hollywood

Construction update: ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood
ByBlake Taylor September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster construction races toward a 2026 opening at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Events | Music | Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida

Rock the Universe 2025 at Universal Orlando: What to know before you go
ByJon Self September 17, 2024September 18, 2024

Rock the Universe returns to Universal Orlando in 2025. Rock the Universe markets itself as Florida’s largest Christian music festival.

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Harry Potter | Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Epic Universe | Universal Orlando Resort

Construction update: Toothless, Dixie Kong, and a magical phoenix onsite at Epic Universe
ByBlake Taylor September 15, 2024September 15, 2024

Epic Universe construction photos from the sky: Toothless, Dixie Kong, and a magical phoenix at the future Universal Orlando theme park.

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Events | Halloween | Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Studios Florida | Vacation Planning

Sensory-friendly tips for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
ByMateo Osorio September 13, 2024November 14, 2024

Sensory-friendly tips for attending Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida, including where to find quiet, uncrowded areas.

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Harry Potter | Merchandise | Orlando | Universal Epic Universe | Universal Orlando Resort

Nintendo, ‘Harry Potter’ retail expansion + Butterbeer coming to Universal CityWalk Orlando
ByBlake Taylor September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Universal Studios Store at Orlando’s CityWalk will expand in 2025 with more merchandise for Nintendo and Harry Potter — including Butterbeer.

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Events | Halloween | Theme Parks | Universal Studios Hollywood | Vacation Planning

Halloween Horror Nights 2024: Guide to all haunted houses, scare zones, shows, and Terror Tram with videos (Hollywood)
ByBlake Taylor September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood: Details and videos of haunted houses and shows featuring M3GAN, Chucky, & more.

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Hello Kitty store permanently closed at Universal Orlando, new café and shop opening in Hollywood
ByBlake Taylor September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Hello Kitty’s Universal vacation is switching things up, as the character opens a café in California while closing her store in Florida.

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Harry Potter | Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Epic Universe | Universal Orlando Resort

Harry Potter attractions updates revealed worldwide for ‘Back to Hogwarts’
ByBlake Taylor September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

Universal and Warner Bros. revealed announcements spanning the entire Harry Potter franchise during “Back to Hogwarts” on Sept. 1, 2024.

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