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Planning a fun-filled escapade with family or friends? Make sure Universal Studios is on your bucket list of must-see spots. Your weeklong vacation or weekend retreat will be a memorable one by checking out these best things to do at Universal Studios. Whether it’s your first time visiting Universal Studios, eager to experience the upcoming holiday festivities, or simply to unwind and have fun, there’s always something for everyone in this selection of the best things to do at Universal Studios. Don’t miss out on the fun and check out the must-see and must-do activities in Universal Studios below.

Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured

Universal Orlando Resort unveils the final lineup of unfathomable terrors for Halloween Horror Nights 2021, including an array of twisted original haunted houses, five scare zones, and two live shows. Guests will brave this collection of haunts and more when the world’s premier Halloween event returns to Universal Studios Florida to celebrate 30 years of fear-select-nights September 3 through October 31.Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured

All-New Asian Fusion Quick Service Food Venue – Bend The Bao

Universal Orlando Resort opened an all-new quick service food venue called Bend The Bao at Universal CityWalk, featuring a variety of delicious items that fuse popular Asian cuisine with diverse ingredients like crab cakes, pork belly, kimchee fried chicken, and more – creating an entirely new mash-up that “bends” the idea of a traditional bao.
Universal Orlando Resort opened an all-new quick service food venue called Bend The Bao at Universal CityWalk

Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” to Debut All-New Mazes Inspired by Netflix’s Critically-Acclaimed Series “The Haunting of Hill House,” Beginning This September.
Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” to Debut All-New Mazes Inspired by Netflix’s Critically-Acclaimed Series “The Haunting of Hill House,” Beginning This September

Guests can Take Their Taste on a Culinary Journey around the Globe as They Sample the Authentic Flavors of Iconic Carnaval Dishes from New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Germany, Spain, Brazil, and More

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Universal Orlando Resort celebrates Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval featuring authentic cuisine inspired by the most iconic Carnaval festivities across the globe. This first-ever, dynamic celebration of flavor and entertainment will take place daily at Universal Studios Florida from Saturday, February 6, and continue through Sunday, March 28.

Universal Orlando Resort – Orlando – Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster

Along with a pack of fierce Velociraptors – will be unleashed at Universal Orlando Resort in Summer 2021 with the debut of Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Concepted and designed by the award-winning Universal Creative team in partnership with acclaimed filmmakers from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, this new species of roller coaster touts a series of intense maneuvers that will send guests catapulting up to 70 mph and more than 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators.

One-Day Ticket for Florida Residents, and Discounted Rates at Universal Orlando Hotels

Universal Orlando Resort welcomes 2021 with a selection of special offers that invite guests to plan the ultimate getaway to the award-winning theme park destination this year. And with the upcoming summer debut of a new species of roller coaster, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, plus the recently-opened and highly-rated The Bourne Stuntacular stunt show and the all-new Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites hotel, now is the perfect time to plan a visit.

Ice Cream Treats You Have to Try

Here in Florida, it’s always ice cream weather. Whether it’s a hot summer day or the middle of an eighty-degree Florida winter, one of many perks of having Universal Orlando Resort in our backyard are all of the incredible ice cream treats. Check out the list.

Florida Resident Universal Studios Ticket Offer

With a 2-Park, 1-Day One Park Per Day Ticket
Purchase now-Jul. 31, 2020
No Blockout Dates
Access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Can be used on non-consecutive days
FROM $119.00 + TAX (2-PARK, 1-DAY ONE PARK PER DAY + 1 DAY FREE) Learn more

The Bourne Stuntacular is Now Open at Universal Orlando Resort

Bourne Stuntacular show at universal orlandoThe Bourne Stuntacular, the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet, is now open at Universal Studios Florida. Through the use of live performers, ground-breaking technology, extreme stunts, and captivating practical effects, guests can now feel fully immersed in the world of Jason Bourne – blurring the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before.

This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its next original concept dining experience

In summer 2019, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its next original concept dining experience – Bigfire – an all-new, full-service restaurant that will bring a specially created menu and a highly-themed environment directly to guests at Universal CityWalk – and take open fire cooking to a whole new level.
Bigfire – a full-service restaurant that draws modern inspiration from the nostalgia of cooking over open flames during memorable family vacations, from camping to backyard barbecues to lakeside retreats. The all-new restaurant will feature a specially created menu that takes open fire cooking, one of the earliest styles of preparing food, to a whole new level – and brings to life a unique dining experience that only Universal Orlando could create.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike AdventureHagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
For the first time ever, join Hagrid as you fly far beyond the grounds of Hogwarts castle on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the paths of some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opens June 13, 2019 at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort. Learn more.

Guests Can Experience Studio 1A Themed Cafe With New York Inspired Menu This Spring

The TODAY Cafe will soon make its way to Universal Orlando Resort’s neck of the woods. The cafe will bring together a highly-themed environment designed to feel like stepping onto the iconic TODAY show set along with specialty food and beverage options.

NBC’s TODAY informs, entertains, inspires and sets the agenda each morning for Americans. Now, guests of Universal Orlando will have the chance to start their day with America’s number-one morning show and be part of the Studio 1A experience every time they visit. Guests can step into a venue inspired by the show – complete with stage lighting and vibrant orange theming – and catch up on top headlines from TODAY’s live broadcast, all while refueling for more theme park thrills.
The TODAY Cafe will soon make its way to Universal Orlando Resor

The Nighttime Lights At Hogwarts™ Castle

Come experience The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts™ Castle, a dazzling spectacle of music and lights.

Makers Of Fine Wands Since 382 BC

This is where young wizards and witches come in search of the most essential wizarding item: their wand. Inside, towering walls reveal thousands of boxes stacked to the ceiling. And within each box, a wand is waiting to choose its wizard.

Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle

A dynamic, all-new light projection experience, comes to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle – Hufflepuff

“Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle,” a dynamic, all-new light projection experience, comes to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort
Guests will celebrate their Hogwarts house pride during a breathtaking experience – The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle – running select nights. As night falls in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, state-of-the-art projection mapping, coupled with special effects and lighting, will wrap Hogwarts castle in a dazzling display celebrating the four houses of Hogwarts – Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin.
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