Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From brand new ride vehicles at Universal Studios Florida to old, soggy underwear at Epic Universe, this week is packed with new and exciting things going on at Universal Parks throughout the world!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Universal Studios Florida Opens Parkside Fare Snack Stand, Replaces Expo Eats
01:24 - Former Shrekâs Swamp Splash Pad Space Back Open to Guests Months After Demolition
02:35 - Water Bucket Restored But Other Props Removed in âKung Fu Pandaâ Play Area at Universal Studios Florida
03:47 - Swankified âWickedâ Squishmallows Appear At Universal Studios Florida
04:31 - Be Our Guest Vacations beourguestvacations.com/wdwnt
05:00 - Buildings Rise for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida
06:18 - Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines Added to Simpsons Land Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida
06:54 - Prince Gator Meet and Greet for Mardi Gras 2026 at Universal Studios Florida
07:45 - Pteranodon Flyers at Universal Islands of Adventure Closed for Multiple Months
08:24 - Wizarding World Bridge Closed, Lost Continent Bridge Construction Almost Done at Universal Islands of Adventure
09:16 - All the Books You Can Read Bookstore Currently Closed at Islands of Adventure
09:43 - Universal Orlando Now Prohibits Guests From Wearing Badge Reels on Third Attraction
10:27 - Isle of Berk Vikings âFishâ for Guestâs Underwear in Epic Universe
11:07 - Yoshi Meet and Greet, âSuper Mario Galaxy Movieâ Merchandise, and More Coming to Epic Universe and Universal Studios Hollywood
11:59 - Adopt a Captain Cacao Bear of Your Own at Universal CityWalk Orlando
12:24 - Ride Vehicles Revealed for The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood
13:03 - Coaster Testing With Ride Vehicles Commences on Universal Studios Hollywoodâs Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
15:20 - Universal Studios Japan Takes to the Sky With Drone Spectacular for 25th Anniversary
15:58 - Lucy, Charlie Brown, and Sally Appear in Universal Wonderland: Letâs Smile Together at Universal Studios Japan
16:56 - Cookie Monster & Grover Join the Blues Brothers for Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary Show
17:41 - Universal Studios Japan Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebration with Special Ceremony
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From brand new ride vehicles at Universal Studios Florida to old, soggy underwear at Epic Universe, this week is packed with new and exciting things going on at Universal Parks throughout the world!
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#UniversalOrlandoResort #UniversalStudios #UniversalNews #epicuniverse
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Universal Studios Florida Opens Parkside Fare Snack Stand, Replaces Expo Eats
01:24 - Former Shrekâs Swamp Splash Pad Space Back Open to Guests Months After Demolition
02:35 - Water Bucket Restored But Other Props Removed in âKung Fu Pandaâ Play Area at Universal Studios Florida
03:47 - Swankified âWickedâ Squishmallows Appear At Universal Studios Florida
04:31 - Be Our Guest Vacations beourguestvacations.com/wdwnt
05:00 - Buildings Rise for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida
06:18 - Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines Added to Simpsons Land Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida
06:54 - Prince Gator Meet and Greet for Mardi Gras 2026 at Universal Studios Florida
07:45 - Pteranodon Flyers at Universal Islands of Adventure Closed for Multiple Months
08:24 - Wizarding World Bridge Closed, Lost Continent Bridge Construction Almost Done at Universal Islands of Adventure
09:16 - All the Books You Can Read Bookstore Currently Closed at Islands of Adventure
09:43 - Universal Orlando Now Prohibits Guests From Wearing Badge Reels on Third Attraction
10:27 - Isle of Berk Vikings âFishâ for Guestâs Underwear in Epic Universe
11:07 - Yoshi Meet and Greet, âSuper Mario Galaxy Movieâ Merchandise, and More Coming to Epic Universe and Universal Studios Hollywood
11:59 - Adopt a Captain Cacao Bear of Your Own at Universal CityWalk Orlando
12:24 - Ride Vehicles Revealed for The Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood
13:03 - Coaster Testing With Ride Vehicles Commences on Universal Studios Hollywoodâs Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
15:20 - Universal Studios Japan Takes to the Sky With Drone Spectacular for 25th Anniversary
15:58 - Lucy, Charlie Brown, and Sally Appear in Universal Wonderland: Letâs Smile Together at Universal Studios Japan
16:56 - Cookie Monster & Grover Join the Blues Brothers for Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary Show
17:41 - Universal Studios Japan Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebration with Special Ceremony
19:28 - WIGS patreon.com/wdwnt
20:07 - Sign Off
đ° A Universal fanâs hub for all Universal news today!
If youâre looking for exclusive Universal news or want to experience the inside of the Universal parks, then youâre in the right place. The adventure is just a click away! đ
Universal Parks News Today is a sister site of WDW News Today - the worldwide leader in Disney parks news.
