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Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th year kicks off in Orlando

Here’s what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida tourism continues to drop amid concerns over inflation and Trump’s Canada tariffs

The drop may reflect an aversion from some Canadians toward Trump’s repeated labeling of the country as the “51st state” and aggressive trade policy.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Evil Dead’ house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Fans are burning with excitement

by Paige Bright July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Universal Celestial Goodnight

Orlando Theme Parks

Evening light show Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts in Orlando

Seven million LEDs?

by McKenna Fiorino July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever

Feel the pain and pleasure

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Rock n Roller Coaster starring the Muppets

Orlando Theme Parks

Two Orlando theme park updates that turned out far better than expected

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is Disney’s best makeover since Anaheim’s Tower of Terror was taken over by Guardians of the Galaxy

by Seth Kubersky June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Epic Universe debuts brand-new ‘celestial’ nighttime lights and fireworks show

Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts in early July

by McKenna Fiorino June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

The theme revolves around the Monsters’ new institution: the Department of Human Relations

by Asa Carvajal June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway

The mythical area will say goodbye after nearly 30 years

by Asa Carvajal May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Universal Orlando launches Spielberg tribute exhibit, summer events

Universal Orlando launches a season of new events based on Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movies

by McKenna Fiorino May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Halloween Horror Nights reveals new theme, first haunted house of 2026

The “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” will fit in just fine here in Florida

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

After-hours Volcano Bay Nights back at Universal Orlando this summer

Splash around after the sun goes down

by Chloe Greenberg March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Live Active Cultures

Rating spring’s theme park food-fest eats with attractions blogger Jon Self

Adult theme park fans have three food-focused festivals to choose from across the town’s major resorts.

by Seth Kubersky February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Here are all the Universal attractions temporarily closing in 2026

Several spots will shut down throughout 2026 for refurbishments

by Juanita Olarte January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

‘Fast and Furious’ ride to replace Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit

The ‘high-octane outdoor roller coaster’ joins the park in 2027

by Chloe Greenberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Woman died after riding Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy, report says

A woman died after riding the roller coaster in November, according to Florida’s quarterly theme park incident report released Thursday

by Chloe Greenberg January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Music

RuPaul, Zedd, All-American Rejects on Universal Mardi Gras 2026 lineup

Plus Shaggy, Barenaked Ladies, Bebe Rexha and more

by Mia Schaeperkoetter January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights and big 2026 events

Mardi Gras, Volcano Bay Nights, holiday at the park are also on the way

by Chloe Greenberg January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Orlando’s 2025 highlights and lowlights in theme parks, theater and cannabis

The year in review of covering Orlando’s live active cultures

by Seth Kubersky December 30, 2025December 30, 2025