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Universal Studios Hollywood Begins Construction on Its New Roller Coaster Themed to Universal Pictures’ Iconic Fast & Furious Film Franchise

Buckle up…Universal Studios Hollywood announces construction will soon begin on its new roller coaster, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster saga, Fast & Furious.

Universal Destinations & Experiences Names Molly Murphy as President, Universal Creative

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 10, 2023) – Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, today announced the...

“The Last of Us,” Inspired by the Critically Acclaimed Post-Apocalyptic PlayStation Video Game, Comes to Life as an All-New Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House, Opening at Universal Orlando Resort, Beginning Friday, September 1 and Universal Studios Hollywood, Beginning Thursday, September 7

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights dares guests to survive “The Last of Us” as Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video game comes to life.

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals All-New Details about Minion Land, Opening this Summer at Universal Studios Florida

Expansive new land invites guests to step into the world of Illumination’s hit animated films like never before and enjoy unique dining experiences like Minion Cafe, Bake My Day and Pop-a-Nana. Minion Land will also be home to New Villain-Con Minion Blast Attraction and more.

Universal Parks & Resorts Rebrands to Become Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal Parks & Resorts becomes Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the full breadth of innovative offerings Universal brings to fans around the globe and its intent to continue to expand its business in the future.

Universal Orlando Resort Advances Vision for Transportation in Central Florida

New Community Development District will plan, finance and operate SunRail Station at Orange County Convention Center

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, February 17, 2023

New Details Revealed as Countdown to the Highly-Anticipated Opening Approaches

It’s So Much Fun It’s a Crime… Universal Orlando Resort Announces Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast – A First-of-its-kind Diabolical Family Attraction Inspired by Illumination’s Popular Minions Franchise – Coming to Universal Studios Florida in Summer 2023

Upcoming attraction will be part of a new Minion Land, featuring the beloved Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, a new Minion Café and more.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Debuts All-New Collection of Interactive Ollivanders Wands Available Exclusively at Universal Parks across the Globe

The collection brings 13 new interactive wands – including a wand unique to each destination – inspired by the beloved Harry Potter film franchise to Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Beijing Resort