Epic Universe
Holiday Dining Makes a Splash at Epic Universe’s Atlantic
Savor Universal Epic Universe holiday dishes at Atlantic, including smoked salmon, duck breast, and Maine lobster mac & cheese.
Restaurants
Cracker Barrel Spreads Holiday Cheer with Free Kids Toys & Heat & Serve Meals
Get a Cracker Barrel free toy (up to $5 value) with every kid’s meal dine-in purchase now through Dec. 24. Plus, order Holiday Heat & Serve meals.
Bars
Helios Grand, Good Eats, and Getting Trapped in the Upside Down
We’re checking into Universal Helios Grand Hotel to see if this Celestial Park stunner truly lives up to the hype. From gorgeous views and modern rooms to breezy pool vibes and a rooftop bar that practically begs you to stay all night, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Universal’s newest Signature resort.
Universal Orlando
Warner Bros in Talks to License DC Comics for New Universal Attractions
Warner Bros. is in talks to bring DC Comics Universal attractions to Universal theme parks, potentially adding new superhero rides and immersive lands.
News
Universal Orlando Shook Up Its Hours — Studios Now Open at 10 A.M., While Islands and Epic Start Much Earlier
Universal Studios Florida hours shift to a 10:00 a.m. opening for most of January 2026. See how these updated Universal Studios Florida hours affect your trip. The Universal Orlando operating hours calendar indicates this pattern will continue through March! This means even the local spring break weeks will see Universal Read more
Orlando
Noodles & Company Near Universal Orlando (and Nationwide) Offering Limited-Time Snickers Treat
Get the new Holiday Crispy made with Snickers at the Noodles & Company Sand Lake location at 7822 W. Sand Lake Road in Orlando.
Food
Universal Orlando Dining Review: The Santa’s Christmas Crème Puff — An External Masterpiece, an Internal… Enigma
The new Santa’s Christmas Crème Puff at Universal Orlando is a beauty! But does the Chantilly cream and mocha cookie butter filling deliver?
CityWalk
Toothsome’s New Red & White Nice Shake Surprisingly Doesn’t Ruin Christmas
Taste the Red & White Nice Shake at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, a seasonal milkshake with peppermint bark and candy cane sprinkles.
Food
Review: Universal Orlando’s Chocolate Yule Log — A Holiday Treat With a Surprise Citrus Plot Twist
Chocolate Yule Log is here for Universal Orlando Holidays, offering a cute presentation, a mild orange-flavored twist, and an above-average dessert experience.
CityWalk
The Must-Try Gin-gle Bells: Universal Orlando’s Signature Mocktail is a Historical Holiday Delight at CityWalk
The Gin-gle Bells Universal Orlando mocktail is here. Get the festive recipe and details on the CityWalk Green & Red Coconut Club drinks.