Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from September 6 to September 13, 2020.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Check out our photo reports from this week from September 7, September 9, and September 11
- Park hours have been extended through 8 PM on select weekends in September
- Some Universal Orlando Resort attractions are now loading every row of a ride vehicle, instead of leaving empty rows between parties for social distancing
- As of yesterday, Universal Orlando Resort has blocked out Team Member complimentary passes on Saturdays and Sundays from September 19 through October 31
Universal Studios Florida
- There is a rumor that Universal Orlando will offer two Halloween Horror NIghts 2020 Houses during regular park hours starting September 19
- Following the rumor, signage stands popped up in the park for where the entrances would normally be to Soundstage 22 and Soundstage 24 Halloween Horror Nights houses
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- A brand new character meet and greet location, featuring Tigress from “Kung Fu Panda” and Gloria from “Madagascar,” has debuted at the entrance of The Lost Continent
- Following the new meet and greets, music from “Madagascar”, “Kung Fu Panda”, “Puss in Boots”, and more replaces The Lost Continent background music
Universal Studios Hollywood
- In preparation for the eventual re-opening of Universal Studios Hollywood, signs reminding guests to wear face coverings over both their nose and mouth have been added to the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, behind the park entrance
- With the theme park remaining closed for the foreseeable future, Universal Studios Hollywood has announced another round of layoffs
Universal Studios Japan
- The new “JAWS Splash” Ramune Drink chomps our thirst at Universal Studios Japan
New Merchandise
- Any “strange and unusual” Beetlejuice fans will want to get this new shirt now available at Universal Studios Florida
- New Chucky “Child’s Play” and “The Birds” on-demand tees are now available at the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store
- Celebrate a spooky classic with this new Beetlejuice mug available at Universal Studios Florida
- More “Horror Throwbacks” merchandise has arrived, this time featuring the Terra Queen from Halloween Horror Nights 15 at Universal Studios Florida
Universal Parks News Today
Two Horror Nights Houses May Operate During Daytime Hours at Universal Orlando – UPNT NewsToday 9/11
That’s all the Universal Parks news for this past week folks! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!