Will Universal’s Epic keep the ride going for US theme parks?

Will Universal’s Epic keep the ride going for US theme parks?

Industry fears rise over culture wars and geopolitics weighing on ticket sales at Comcast and rival Disney

Controversial Universal Ban to Reportedly be Enforced This Month After Health Risk Analysis

In what could be a major shakeup for guest policies at Universal Orlando Resort, multiple internal sources are reporting that the company is preparing to eliminate all remaining smoking areas across its Florida theme parks starting as soon as May 15, 2025. Credit: Aditya Vyas, Unsplash While Universal has yet to issue a formal public statement, several Universal Team Members have taken to social media to share details of a significant internal p…

Introducing Helios Grand Hotel: Universal Orlando's Most Spectacular Hotel

The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, is Universal Orlando Resort’s newest luxury accommodation, offering guests an immersive and convenient stay within the heart of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. Situated at the end of Celestial Park, the hotel provides a dedicated entrance directly into Epic Universe, allowing guests seamless access to the park’s attractions. The hotel features 500 rooms, including standard rooms, pool view…

Smoking Ban Incoming: Universal Orlando Set to Eliminate All Park Smoking Areas

A major shift could be coming to Universal Orlando Resort, and it might catch some guests off guard: smoking may soon be completely banned within the parks. While the company hasn’t made an official announcement, internal reports and Team Member conversations suggest the policy is set to change as soon as May 15, 2025. Credit: Universal A Subtle Lead-Up to a Sweeping Ban If confirmed, this would mark the final step in a gradual rollback that’s b…

How Harry Potter holds key to Universal's UK theme park success

With the world looking a more dangerous place than it has been for decades, it may seem like a bad moment to announce the opening of a £5bn theme park dedicated to fun and fantasy, writes Dominic Walsh. Perhaps it looks frivolous, but that has not dampened the appetite of US media giant Universal, which is embarking on a huge project to turn a 475-acre site near Bedford into the UK's biggest theme park. Nor did it deter UK Prime Minister Keir St…