Wicked at Universal Orlando Resort

Rejoicify for “Wicked,” in theaters Nov. 22, with an all-new, magically immersive experience. It’s time to fly with enchanting film costume and prop replicas, Elphaba and Glinda-themed photo ops, and bewitching merch. Plus, try some popular food and drinks at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk.

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Universal Epic Universe Opens May 22, 2025. Select Tickets On Sale Oct. 22, 2024.

Universal Epic Universe. 5 Immersive Worlds. 1 Amazing Theme Park.

Universal Epic Universe, the fourth amazing theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, officially opens May 22, 2025. On October 22, select multi-day tickets will go on sale. Additional ticket products will be available at a later date.

In addition, bookings for the spectacular Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will also be available on October 22. 2025

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Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
Opening 2025

Step into a sunlit sanctuary, where light, life and laughter abound. Rising above the waters of Celestial Park, Universal Helios Grand Hotel puts your group at Universal Epic Universe. A shining gateway to adventure, Universal Helios Grand Hotel isn’t just near the park; it’s the sun that overlooks it. The golden dome of the hotel reflects the Florida sunshine, a beacon for miles.

Your group will enjoy extraordinary dining and amenities that will make your stay exceptional. And only guests of Universal Helios Grand Hotel enjoy a dedicated entrance to the park (separate theme park admission is required and not included) along with other exclusive theme park benefits. This is your place in the sun. Welcome to Universal Helios Grand Hotel.

Images are artist conceptual renderings.

 

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Casting a New Spell on the Night

Experience the wonder of Hogwarts Always, a breathtaking new show that takes you on a magical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Enjoy unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, all set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts castle.
Select nights through August 25th in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.

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They’ll Be Afraid of These Ghosts

An ancient artifact has released a chilling new entity. Your guests must try not to freeze in fear as he freezes people before their eyes. Only the Ghostbusters can stop them from getting iced.

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NBCUniversal Plans Dreamworks-Themed Land at Orlando Park

‘Shrek,’ ‘Trolls,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ are among the Dreamworks Animation projects that will be part of the themed land.

Dreamworks Animation is getting its own themed land at Universal Studios Orlando.

The NBCUniversal theme park — part of the Universal Destinations & Experiences division — says that it will open a themed land based on the NBCU-owned animation studio’s intellectual property in 2024.

Dreamworks Animation is behind projects like the Shrek and Trolls franchises, Kung-Fu Panda, and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Characters from all of those franchises will be featured in the four acre land.

NBCUniversal has been leaning into its IP as it develops its theme parks in Orlando and elsewhere, with a particular focus on family-friendly IP. Last month it opened a Minion-themed land in Orlando, and earlier this year the company announced plans to build a family-friendly theme park on 100 acres in Frisco, Texas.

Dreamworks Animation, with its small but significant stable of IP, makes sense as a destination land for the Universal park.

But Universal has also been aggressive with its acquired theme park IP. It remains the only theme park in Orlando with the rights to most Marvel comic book characters (much to Disney’s chagrin), and it has multiple Harry Potter-themed lands that are among Orlando’s most popular destinations. There is also a Simpsons-themed land, and a Nintendo-themed land in Hollywood, with another one set to open in Orlando when the Epic Universe theme park project opens, likely in 2025.

Theme parks have become a valuable place to exploit IP for media companies, with NBCU and Disney understandably leaning into their own parks, and Warner Bros. Discovery licensing its characters out (Six Flags has the rights to the DC Comics characters). Paramount Global also partnered on a Nickelodeon-themed indoor theme park at the American Dream mall in New Jersey.

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On Pipeline, riders will be standing (instead of sitting) on surfboard-themed ride vehicles as they zip across 2,950 feet of track. The coaster will reach speeds of up to 60 mph and heights of 110 mph. It will also feature five airtime moments and an inversion inspired by a surfing maneuver called an “alley-oop.”

Pipeline will be SeaWorld’s seventh coaster, joining a lineup that includes Ice Breaker, Mako and Manta.

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Opening: Summer 2023

Gru’s mischievous employees from the Despicable Me universe are taking over Production Central and transforming this area into Illumination Ave with an officially declared Minion Land. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem has resided in Universal Studios Florida since 2012. In Summer 2023, Gru’s laboratory will be joined by a neighboring attraction, Illumination’s Villain-con Minion Blast, and Minion Cafe, a new dining location. Read the announcement regarding the incoming minion shenanigans here.

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2024 Event Dates: April 12, April 13, April 19, April 26.

Grad Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime, rite-of- passage celebration for high school seniors. Seniors will enjoy an exciting night with their friends in Florida’s only grad celebration with exclusive, private access to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Plus, they’ll enjoy thrilling rides and attractions, street entertainment, and more.

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