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The Franklin Institute and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce World Premiere of Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition Opening February 14, 2026 in Philadelphia

Groundbreaking New Exhibition Delivers an Immersive Look Inside the Epic World of Universal Theme Parks Pre-sale Sign-Up Now Live; First...

Illumination’s Minion Park Area Expands – Grand Opening Friday, July 11

Fans celebrate new attraction, unique villain-themed food and merchandise at themed press event. On Friday July 11, 2025, Universal...

Universal Destinations & Experiences Expands Universal Horror Unleashed Concept with Second Location Planned for Chicago

Universal Destinations & Experiences, the themed entertainment division of Comcast NBCUniversal, announces its second location for...

Legendary Icons Awaken as Universal Horror Unleashed Reveals Additional Details About Universal Monsters Haunted House

Cinema’s most feared icons will rise from the shadows as Universal Horror Unleashed unveils additional details of the iconic Universal Monsters haunted house, alongside the gothic Dead Storage themed area and The Boiler, a twisted cocktail bar where the machinery isn’t the only thing alive.

Possession Comes to Life as Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas Reveals More Details About “Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer” Haunted House

Three hair-raising new additions are set to deepen the terror at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, opening August 14.

Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s Highly Anticipated New Theme Park, is Now Officially Open – Unlocking Portals to Five Astounding Worlds Filled with Extraordinary Adventures

With the Opening of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort Transforms Into a Four-Theme Park Destination Filled with a Week’s Worth of...

Guests Will Come Face-to-Face with Leatherface and His Deranged Family at the All-New Haunted House, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas

The deafening roar of chainsaws arise as guests step into “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” one of the four haunted houses guests will experience at Universal Horror Unleashed. The new year-round nightmarish spectacle will start on August 14 in Las Vegas.

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Universal Mega Movie Summer, Featuring Exciting New Entertainment, Dining and Merchandise, to Deliver the Best Summer Day in L.A., Beginning Friday, June 13 and Continuing Daily Through Sunday, August 10

This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood will become movie buff central when iconic movies leap from the silver screen to the theme park as part of Universal Mega Movie Summer, an all-new seasonal event designed to offer guests the best summer day in L.A.

Asia’s Most Attended* Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan Wins Industry’s Highest Honor: The Prestigious “2025 Applause Award”

Universal Studios Japan, one of Universal Destinations & Experiences five global destinations, has been presented the prestigious “2025 Applause Award,” praising it as an outstanding theme park.