Halloween Horror Nights Drops A New Scare Zone Inspired By Fortnite’s Signature Event “Fortnitemares” At Universal Orlando Resort And Universal Studios Hollywood!

 Halloween Horror Nights puts a twisted spin on the global video game phenomenon, Fortnite, with an immersive and thrilling scare zone inspired by Fortnitemares, the game’s signature Halloween event. Debuting this fall at  Universal Orlando Resort beginning August 28 and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Fortnite is a global ecosystem where players create, compete, and hang out with friends in an always-evolving world. It’s highly-anticipated fall in-game event, Fortnitemares, brings new characters and horror-themed gameplay together every year.

Now, Halloween Horror Nights’ fans will have the chance to “drop in” to the world of Fortnitemares, with an all-new scare zone, featuring ever-evolving and high-stakes environments. Guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground overcome with a threatening force. Throughout the scare zone, fans will encounter the Battle Bus along with familiar Fortnitemares characters – plus a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights – as they work to escape and claim victory.

New merchandise inspired by the Fortnitemares scare zone — including a graphic tee, decal set, and acrylic collectible piece — is available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, and on ShopUniversal.com starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 at 9AM PST.

Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort beginning Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Additional experiences for this year’s event will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes Evil Dead Burn With All-New Haunted Houses Based on the Newly-Released Sixth Film in the Iconic Evil Dead Franchise!

Evil Dead Burn, New Line Cinema’s latest film in the iconic Evil Dead franchise takes shape as the newest Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, beginning August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

First introduced in 1981, Evil Dead has evolved from an independent cult classic to one of today’s most terrifying horror properties. Blending extreme gore with dark humor, the franchise consistently centers on the Book of the Dead, an ancient text that unleashes supernatural parasitic demons who possess and twist their victims into Deadites.

Inspired by the franchise’s latest installment, Evil Dead Burn, the haunted houses will take guests on a terrifying firsthand journey through the film’s most frightening moments that begin at the Price family’s secluded vacation home in the woods. The nightmare grows more and more fierce as guests venture through the haunted house, encountering ferocious Deadites around every turn before succumbing to the evil forces themselves.

Guests can continue to show their fandom for this year’s haunted house lineup with all-new limited-release merchandise inspired by the unstoppable terror of Evil Dead Burn. This collection includes a T-shirt and hat, along with its own acrylic figure designed for the infernal carnival collectible display. Guests can shop these items at both parks beginning Tuesday, July 21 and the next day at 9 a.m. PST on shopUniversal.com, with additional merchandise emerging later this year.

Starting today, Universal Orlando Resort guests can experience the terror again and again with the purchase of a Halloween Horror Nights Fear Pass, with this year’s options including the Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass. Guests can also take advantage of the enhanced Scream Early add-on ticket, which gives guests admission to Universal Studios Florida starting at 2 p.m. with early access to select haunted houses before the event officially starts. Annual and Seasonal Passholders can save on select single-night August and September event tickets, and Premier Passholders receive one complimentary Halloween Horror Nights event admission (reservations required; subject to availability).

At Universal Studios Hollywood, guests can choose from a variety of ticket options, including General Admission, Universal Express, R.I.P. Tour, Day/Night, After 2 P.M. Day/Night and the Early Access Ticket that provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change). Plus, the popular Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass allow guests to experience scares again and again throughout the season. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Additional haunted houses and event content will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Source: Universal Orlando Resort / Universal Studios Hollywood 

Universal Orlando Resort Launches New Florida Resident Ticket Offering Unlimited Theme Park Access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure Now Through December 16th!

Universal Orlando Resort invites Florida residents to visit its award-winning theme parks – Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure – and come back again…and again…and again…with the awesome, new “2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket.” On sale beginning today, this exclusive ticket is available for $199 plus tax and gives Florida residents the opportunity to enjoy unlimited access to the theme parks now through December 16.

With this ticket, Florida residents can make repeated visits to enjoy the universe of thrills and excitement that awaits across Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Guests can visit any and every day from now until December 16 – giving them plenty of time to create unforgettable moments as they explore more than 60 immersive and innovative theme park experiences, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World VelociCoaster and so much more. Plus, guests can use this ticket for access to fan-favorite seasonal events and offerings that are included in regular park admission, like Universal’s destination-wide Holidays celebration, which kicks off on November 14 and features Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular and more.

Florida residents looking to stay near the thrills may also take advantage of special savings of up to 25% on rooms at participating Universal Orlando hotels. Staying at one of Universal Orlando’s 11 hotels is the best way to plan a vacation and comes with exclusive theme park benefits, including early park admission. To learn more about Universal Orlando hotels, click here.

For more information about the “2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket” offer and to purchase, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com. 

Source: Universal Orlando Resort

GLOBAL PHENOMENON RESIDENT EVIL INFECTS UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED IN AN ALL-NEW SUMMER HORROR EXPERIENCE!

Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is bringing the iconic world of Resident Evil to life in an all-new deadly takeover, inspired by Capcom’s global phenomenon. During this summer horror experience, guests will be immersed in fan-favorite moments, solve interactive puzzles, meet legendary characters and witness epic battles against the undead. Those brave enough can step inside the living nightmare and test their survival skills beginning July 9 through August 30, 2026, at the ultimate horror experience.

As guests enter Universal Horror Unleashed, they’ll immediately be welcomed into the alternate world of Resident Evil and venture through six zones within the venue to help contain the outbreak that has taken over. Beginning their journey in Zone 1: Arrival, they are greeted with a battered “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign. As emergency lights flash, police scramble to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak caused by Umbrella Corporation’s T-Virus. From there, fans move to Zone 2: Mission, where they arrive at the Raccoon City Police Department, ready to solve a series of interactive puzzles. As they race against the clock, they’ll enter Zone 3: Infection, where they must enter the heart of the infected zone – a quarantined spot in Raccoon City where the last remaining citizens have transformed into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Amid the chaos, they’ll see familiar faces like the infamous Ada Wong.

Pushing through the outbreak, they’ll enter Zone 4: Combat and come face-to-face with iconic characters from the Resident Evil franchise, including Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy. As terror turns into adrenaline, guests will be at the forefront of the battles between these heroic characters, surrounding zombies and notorious villains. Once the dust settles, guests will be invited to take photos and interact with the characters. As they approach Zone 5: Escape, guests enter the final stretch of their journey, where they must survive the final mission.

Those who survive will enter Zone 6: Aftermath, where they can step inside Umbrella Corporation and dine on limited-time themed food and cocktails for purchase inspired by the T-Virus and its mutations – but they must be on the lookout, as they never know who may emerge around the corner…

Guests can experience Resident Evil as part of General Admission to Universal Horror Unleashed. To purchase tickets and learn more, click here. For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com or follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

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Universal Orlando Resort's New Nighttime Spectacular, Universal Celestial Goodnight, Makes its Official Debut at Universal Epic Universe Tonight

Universal Orlando Resort’s new nighttime spectacular, Universal Celestial Goodnight, will light up the night as it makes its official debut at Universal Epic Universe this evening - giving guests the opportunity to top off their day of thrills with a truly epic nighttime experience.

Running nightly at park close, Universal Celestial Goodnight transforms Celestial Park into a breathtaking spectacle featuring nearly 600 synchronized light fixtures, over 350 larger-than-life fountains, seven million LED lights and a high-energy musical score. Inspired by the extraordinary adventures found within the portals of Epic Universe - from the playful fun of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and the soaring excitement of How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, to the magical adventures of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and the legendary Universal Monsters of Dark Universe – the must-see experience culminates with a jaw-dropping fireworks display that provides the perfect ending to an action-packed day at the park.

Plus, even more Epic fun is on the way with the debut of Universal Nights at Epic Universe on Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 17.  This all-new, limited capacity party under the stars invites guests to experience Epic Universe in a whole new way as they enjoy nighttime access to the park - including attractions, entertainment, character interactions and more as well as complimentary specialty snacks and beverages. 

Universal Nights runs from 9:00 p.m. to midnight on event dates, but guests can arrive as early as 7:00p.m. to enjoy the park – including Universal Celestial Goodnight – before the event officially begins. Tickets will go on sale on August 13 and start at $179.99 plus tax per person. More details will be shared in the weeks ahead.

For more information about Universal Epic Universe, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

Source: Universal Orlando Resort

Beat the Heatwave at Cedar Point Shores Waterpark!

 Extreme temperatures have settled in and Cedar Point Shores Waterpark is the perfect place for families to find relief. Located right next to Cedar Point, Cedar Point Shores offers 18 acres of water attractions for the entire family.

 

Thrill-seekers can race each other and take the ultimate dip on Point Plummet – a vertical drop slide or ride inner tubes down the twisting and turning Portside Plunge. Little ones will enjoy Lemmy’s Lagoon and its multitude of pint-sized water gadgets or start their thrill journey on Lakeslide Landing – an array of 12 mini slides just for kids.

 

With dining options like Beaches & Cream and Crystal Rock Café, combined with poolside cabanas, lounge chairs and a swim-up bar, it’s easy to see why Cedar Point Shores Waterpark is a great place to spend a day in the summer sun.

 

Cedar Point Shores Waterpark is open daily through Aug. 30 with additional operating dates until Labor Day. For information on hours, tickets and to purchase the 2026 Regional Gold Pass, giving guests access to Cedar Point Shores, Cedar Point, Kings Island and more, visit cedarpoint.com.

Source: Courtesy of Cedar Point

Silver Dollar City Previews All-New, Interactive Parade from World-Famed Designers and Hangs First Lights of the Season!

 

While most folks are thinking about fireworks, family vacations and summer sunshine, Christmas is under construction for Silver Dollar City’s Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade,™ an interactive new “show on the go” that puts guests right into the story.

Twice the length of the park's previous holiday parade, the spectacular production invites guests to do more than watch the magic pass by. They’ll be immersed in the magic, handing letters to Santa's elves, sharing in cherished Christmas traditions and journeying from joyful holiday scenes to a moving Nativity finale celebrating the true meaning of the season.

Inside a top-secret warehouse outside Cincinnati, Ohio, a special task force of fabricators and technicians from River City Scenic is hard at work bringing the theme park’s all-new Christmas parade to life. Earlier this summer, City staff traveled behind the scenes to see the project firsthand as towering floats, lighting effects and larger-than-life holiday characters began taking shape before their journey to the Ozarks. There is also plenty of glitter—pallets and pallets of glitter!

Leading the creative effort is a team from Herschend Creative Studios, along with Mike and Joyce Avila of The Imagination House. Mike, an acclaimed composer, wrote the original musical score for Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights.™ Throughout his career, he has helped create around 20 major parades, including long-running Christmas and Halloween parades for Disney, contributions to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade.

"One of my favorite parts of creating a parade is watching families experience it for the first time," said Avila. "Our entire team has poured its heart into making this parade magical, immersive and filled with moments that create lasting Christmas memories. We can't wait to see guests' faces light up when it comes to life in Silver Dollar City."

"We aren’t simply designing floats and costumes. We’re helping create the backdrop for years of family traditions and treasured memories. Knowing that our work has the potential to become a part of these memories makes every creative decision feel so much more exciting and the work that much more rewarding. That’s why this project means so much to me," says Mallory Hall with Herschend's Creative Studios.

"At the end of the day, to play even a small role in bring that kind of joy and connection is a privilege I don’t take lightly. I couldn’t be more grateful or more excited to be a part of creating what we hope will become the newest layer in a beloved Christmas tradition for generations of Silver Dollar City guests. Here’s to creating a little more wonder, a little more joy and a few more “Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights!”

Debuting Nov. 7 during An Old Time Christmas, the parade will transform the streets of The City into an immersive holiday celebration filled with beloved characters, interactive surprises and the timeless story of Christmas.

Each parade begins with a vintage automobile adorned with garland and gifts, carrying the parade's special Grand Marshal through the streets of The City. Familiar favorites soon follow, including Rudolph and his friends, joined this year by Yukon Cornelius and several of his beloved Misfit Toy Buddies.

Beneath thousands of twinkling lights, families are invited into a nostalgic Christmas journey celebrating the traditions that make the season special. Children can hand their letters directly to Santa's elves as they collect Christmas wishes along the parade route, while Mrs. Claus spreads holiday cheer with her magical sugar shaker, sprinkling a little extra sweetness on young guests.

The parade's Home for the Holidays scene captures the excitement of preparing for Christmas Eve. Guests are greeted by a sparkling one-horse open sleigh filled with joyful carolers singing seasonal favorites. Decorations come to life as some of Silver Dollar City's youngest guests become part of the celebration themselves, joining the parade as festive ornaments.

The journey then heads north to Santa's workshop, where cheerful elves hustle to gather last-minute letters from children and deliver them to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Lollipop-twirling dancers announce the arrival of the sweetest float of the evening before Mrs. Claus makes her grand appearance.

The excitement reaches new heights as Santa Claus arrives high above the crowd behind his team of galloping reindeer, waving to families gathered along the parade route and bringing Christmas dreams to life.

As the celebration nears its conclusion, the parade takes on a more reverent tone beneath the brightest star in the night sky. Trumpeters herald the arrival of a holy choir as guests are drawn into a moving finale centered on the first Christmas.

The parade culminates with a beautifully illuminated Nativity scene, shining as a reminder of the season's true significance. Surrounded by music, light and wonder, the final float invites guests to reflect on the faith, hope and joy at the heart of Christmas.

This week at Silver Dollar City, crews began hanging the first of millions of lights, which are taken down each year to prevent fading. They will line nearly every board of every building, using almost 900,000 staples to make the City shine. An Old Time Christmas runs November 7 through January 2 and features more than 6.5 million lights, Broadway-style productions, seasonal dining and countless merry memories throughout the park.

For tickets and more information, visit silverdollarcity.com. Source: Silver Dollar City