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Jason Voorhees, undeniably one of the greats among horror fans’ favorite slashers, is officially back for another year at Halloween Horror Nights.
Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend the entertainment industry.
Officials at the Orlando International Airport said they were expecting nearly a million people to pass through during the six-day Memorial Day travel period – especially with the opening of Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe.
Universal isn't the only business expecting to cash in on Epic Universe's grand opening. Other nearby attractions like ICON Park say they're already seeing an increase in business since Epic's grand opening.
Excitement filled the air Thursday as Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened its gates to the public along Kirkman Road, drawing thousands of guests eager to experience the highly anticipated theme park for the first time.
Universal Epic Universe started as a doodle on paper, nearly 10 years later, Universal Orlando Resort has its fourth theme park. For those epic worlds to fill dreams, many Central Florida hands were involved to make the park a reality.
News 6 drove the area near Epic Universe Thursday morning and found a steady flow of traffic near key intersections like Universal Boulevard and Kirkman Road, which officials expect to be one of the busiest corridors.
A single-day ticket to Disney’s Magic Kingdom now ranges from $139 to $199, depending on the day. Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe, which officially opens May 22, sits in the same price bracket.
The new land inside Universal’s Epic Universe draws heavily from the classic monster films Universal Studios made in the 1930s, particularly “Frankenstein,” “The Wolfman” and “Dracula.” Check out some of the tributes to the classic films inside Dark Universe.
Running through May 19, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch. Ticket prices start at $144 and go as high as $154.
With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.
With three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
Set to debut in 2026, this first-of-its-kind resort is specifically designed for families with young children and will feature themed lands based on characters from DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Illumination, and Jurassic World.
The mystical portals within Epic Universe will transport guests into incredible worlds. Each one is designed to give guests a transportation sequence complete with LED, media, sound, and visual effects.
Guests can face terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, live entertainment, exclusive merchandise and themed food at “the world’s premier Halloween event,” the theme park wrote.
We may be looking at the final countdown for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando Resort. Documents filed by Universal with the South Florida Water Management District show the theme park wants to tear down the ride and replace it with something with virtually the same footprint.
Several drone shows hosted by Sky Elements, including those in Central Florida, have been canceled following a drone accident at Lake Eola on Saturday. Universal Orlando has also grounded its drones, citing extra precautions.
From tourist tax dollars to a hiring spree, Epic Universe is expected to be an economic boon when it opens next year. Here's what Orange County can expect.
After a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
Florida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, collecting $16.2 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters.
Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Horror movies topped the domestic box office charts and the Oscar contender “Anora” got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
Guests who had tickets to visit Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 10 will be allowed to use their ticket to visit any day through Dec. 18.
Universal has released the details for all five of its themed lands in its newest park, Epic Universe, which is set to open in 2025.
It’s a year of celebrating blockbuster cinema at Universal Studios as the theme park pays tribute to iconic films of the past.
A new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.
In 2023, Geriann Clem decided to ride the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, which reaches a top speed of 65 mph and a height of 167 feet, the lawsuit shows.
Holdovers and Oscar hopefuls dominated the North American box office charts this weekend in the absence of any new wide releases.
This weekend, Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fun as Rock the Universe takes center stage at Universal Studios Florida.
A Brazilian family has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit it filed last year against Universal claiming a woman fell from a Dr. Seuss ride.
The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor this week.
The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor next week.
Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners have taken a significant step toward addressing Central Florida’s affordable housing crisis.
Universal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.
The chefs at Universal Orlando are looking to raise the bar when it comes to the food guests can expect to find at a theme park.
A row of tightly trimmed ficus trees along a stretch of sidewalk outside Universal Studios has become a hot spot in the face-off between Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters and actors.
Universal’s Volcano Bay water park may have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not allowing a man with one hand to ride a water attraction, a U.S. appeals court ruled Friday.
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror NIghts to bring post-apocalyptic PlayStation video game, "The Last of Us," to life in all-new haunted house this September
Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
Universal Orlando Resort has filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the seventh busiest airport in the U.S. with the heart of the tourism district in one of the top travel destinations in the world.
Universal Orlando Resort is ready for you and your fellow Minions to test your villainous skills in an all-new attraction coming to Universal Studios Florida.
Tom Cruise has to go to space to save the day in a new movie in development at Universal and he may be the first civilian to perform a real spacewalk as part of it.
