Series
A weekly roundup of Universal Orlando news — Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay.
A heavy week of summer announcements at Universal: the Blockbuster Summer 2026 lineup with Spielberg, JAWS, and the Mega Movie Parade; Passholder Bonus Benefits launching today; the Hogwarts Castle scrim coming down; a VelociCoaster pre-launch evacuation; and demolition prep ramping at the Lost Continent.
Universal officially confirms facial recognition at Epic Universe portals, the CityWalk Burger King serves its final Whopper, Yoshi's Adventure reopens after a short refurb, Lost Continent demolition pushes forward at Islands of Adventure, and aerial photos reveal fresh Epic Universe expansion progress.
Pay-per-ride Express access debuts across all three parks, the Epic Universe Preview Center wraps up, Burger King Whopper Bar gets a closing date, Comic Strip Cafe refreshes its menu for the first time in 27 years, and Butterbeer Season returns to the Wizarding World.
