Universal Destinations & Experiences
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| May 22 2025 | Planned opening date for Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. |
| May 21 2025 | Celebrity and executive preview event held at the park in celebration of opening day. |
| May 2025 | Universal Studios announced plans to build a 300,000 square-foot entertainment and retail hub in New Delhi's Aerocity, targeting both domestic and international tourists. |
| May 2025 | Three new Loews hotels opened at Universal Epic Universe: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, and Universal Terra Luna Resort. |
| 2025 | Universal Studios Japan introduced the Kuromi Live: Kuromify the World Tour 'Crystal Clear', a live-action show featuring Kuromi & My Melody characters, in the New York City themed land. |
| 2025 | Planned summer opening of Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Japan. |
| April 2025 | UK government approved the Bedford park project, with a planned opening date of 2031, subject to planning approvals. |
| 2025 | Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction was introduced, a moving walkway shooter ride themed to the Minions film franchise. |
| April 17 2025 | Early entry permitted for pass holders and select guests to enter the theme park. |
| April 2025 | UK government approved the Universal Studios United Kingdom project, with a planned opening in 2031, subject to planning approvals. |
| April 9 2025 | Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed government support for the Universal Studios UK project, with construction expected to start in 2026 and a planned 2031 opening. |
| April 8 2025 | Universal Destinations & Experiences and the United Kingdom government jointly revealed detailed plans for a theme park in Bedford, projected to open in 2031 as part of a 476-acre entertainment resort complex. They predicted 8.5 million annual visitors and £50 billion in revenue by 2055. |
| 2025 | Universal installs seven million individually-controllable embedded LEDs throughout Celestial Park, preparing for future fireworks and light shows. |
| 2025 | Super Nintendo World introduces a 'Power-Up Band' allowing guests to explore the area and collect digital coins, enhancing the interactive experience of the themed land. |
| 2025 | Premiere of The Untrainable Dragon, a stage show based on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. |
| April 2025 | A 30-foot replica of the park's Chronos portal will be featured in a national tour to promote the park. |
| 2025 | Phase 2 of Universal Beijing Resort set to begin construction. |
| March 25 2025 | Universal Terra Luna Resort opens, focusing on a terrestrial exploration theme with 750 rooms. |
| 2025 | iFly Hollywood entertainment venue expected to close at Universal CityWalk |
| 2025 | Universal Studios Singapore is scheduled to incorporate Nintendo franchises attractions. |
| 2025 | Universal explores potential attractions themed around the two-part Wicked film adaptation, as discussed by CEO Mark Woodbury in a New York Times interview. |
| 2025 | Eddie Redmayne has filmed new scenes as Newt Scamander, which will be featured throughout the Ministry of Magic themed land. |
| March 2025 | Park previews began in March 2025, providing first public glimpses of the new theme park. |
| 2025 | Potential phase two expansion plans discussed, including possible additions to Super Nintendo World featuring Luigi's Mansion franchise attractions. |
| 2025 | Phase 2 of Universal Beijing Resort is planned to open. |
| March 1 2025 | First employee previews of the park begin. |
| 2025 | Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, an augmented reality racing simulator, debuts as a key attraction in Super Nintendo World. |
| 2025 | Universal Epic Universe opens Super Nintendo World, featuring two main sections: Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. |
| 2025 | Universal Epic Universe theme park is set to debut, marking a significant expansion of Universal Orlando Resort's theme park portfolio with multiple themed areas including Super Nintendo World. |
| 2025 | Universal introduces The Untrainable Dragon stage show and the Viking Training Camp play area within the How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk themed land. |
| 2025 | The Helios Grand Hotel is completed and integrated into Celestial Park's design, serving as a central feature of the park's main hub. |
| 2025 | Le Cirque Arcanus, a full-scale theatre experience with live performers, puppetry, and special effects, is set to open in the Ministry of Magic themed land. |
| 2025 | Yoshi's Adventure, an omnimover attraction themed to the Yoshi character, launches in Super Nintendo World. |
| 2025 | Universal Epic Universe opens the How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk area, featuring three major attractions: Dragon Racer's Rally (a Gerstlauer Sky Fly ride), Fyre Drill (an interactive boat ride by Mack Rides), and Hiccup's Wing Gliders (an Intamin launched family roller coaster). |
| 2025 | Mine Cart Madness, a unique 'boom coaster' based on Donkey Kong featuring an innovative track design that creates the illusion of jumping gaps, opens in the Donkey Kong section. |
| 2025 | Themed dining venues open in the area, including Mead Hall, which introduces a unique 'Yaknog' drink made of malted chocolate, cinnamon, and whipped cream, and Spit Fyre Grill. |
| 2025 | Curse of the Werewolf, a launched spinning coaster by Mack Rides, begins operations, themed after the 1941 Wolf Man movie. |
| 2025 | Dark Universe area opens at Universal Epic Universe, featuring three key attractions: Curse of the Werewolf spinning coaster, Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment dark ride. |
| 2025 | Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, a motion-based dark ride, is scheduled to open, featuring a simulation of the Floo Network and a chase involving Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Dolores Umbridge. |
| 2025 | Universal Epic Universe opens Celestial Park, featuring multiple new attractions including Astronomica (a kids splash pad), Constellation Carousel (a celestial-themed carousel), and Stardust Racers (a dual launch roller coaster by Mack Rides). |
| 2025 | Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, a motion simulator ride using KUKA arm technology, opens in the Dark Universe area. |
| 2025 | New dining venues open in Celestial Park, including The Atlantic (an underwater-themed seafood restaurant), Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, and Celestiki (a tiki bar serving mixed drinks). |
| 2025 | Super Nintendo World is expected to open at Universal Studios Singapore, featuring Nintendo characters including Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. |
| 2025 | King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round is scheduled to reopen as Buggie Boogie, featuring Despicable Me characters. |
| February 14 2025 | Minion Land officially opened, featuring three new areas: Minion Marketplace, Gru's Neighborhood, and Super Silly Fun Land. The area includes three main attractions: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (a 3D motion simulator), Silly Swirly (a unique swing ride), and Buggie Boogie (a Minions-themed dance party carousel). |
| February 10 2025 | Area15 announced that the Vegas Immersive District is 60% pre-leased, including Universal Horror Unleashed. |
| January 21 2025 | Universal Stella Nova Resort opens, themed around an infinite universe concept with 750 rooms. |
| January 2025 | Universal Parkway's opening was projected to be later in the year. |
| 2024 | Universal Studios Japan introduced the Detective Conan 4-D Live Show ~Jewel Under The Starry Sky~, a 3D/live-action attraction based on the Case Closed franchise in the New York City-themed land. |
| 2024 | Universal Parkway (the main road to the resort) was expected to open, with an estimated cost of $12.94 million. |
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