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The opening of Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe park earlier this year has created new opportunities for theme-park lovers for the first time in nearly 25 years. What's so special about the new Epic theme park? In this episode, retail editor Jamie Biesiada walks host Rebecca Tobin through innovations in ride technology, the queues and other Epic details - favorite or most surprising rides? -- and we talk about theme park performance in 2025 overall so far. And we discuss a few new tidbits from Walt Disney World's Cool Kid summer promotion and disclose details of a new nighttime parade. Summer series: This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 30 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions https://www.expeditions.com/ Related links: Jamie Biesiada's Cover Story: An Epic opening for Universal Orlando Resort https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-opening-analysis-Universal-Orlando Exploring the enchanting details at Epic Universe https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Enchanting-details-Epic-Universe Waiting in line at Epic Universe: Which has the best queue https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Best-queue-experience-Epic-Universe It's an Epic era for Universal Orlando, and Celestial Park sets the tone https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-new-era-Universal-Orlando-Resort Walt Disney World's summer promo leads to a magic resort stay https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/The-magic-of-a-resort-day-at-Disney-World Dispatch, Orlando: Discovering Disney's 'Cool Kid Summer' https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Discovering-Disney-Cool-Kid-Summer New Disney 'Starlight parade' opens at Magic Kingdom https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Disney-Starlight-nighttime-parade-debuts-at-Walt-Disney-World-Resort A Disneyland park is coming to Abu Dhabi https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disneyland-park-coming-to-Abu-Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Daily Fix:Elden Ring Nightreign is finally getting a two-player duos mode. The new mode will debut with patch 1.02 which will be available July 30th. Teams of two can now strike it out into the Lands Between to take on the Nightlords, where previously it was solos or trios. In other news, Nintendo may be moving some goalposts in their patent lawsuit with Palworld developer Pocketpair. And finally, we take a look at the new experience at the Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:The animated anthology movie, Predator: Killer of Killers, just got some DLC in the form of an updated ending. Spoilers: in the original ending, you can see various creatures—including humans—captured by the Predators and held in some kind of stasis. The new updated ending makes it more obvious who some of their captives are, and they will be familiar to those who have seen the previous Predator films. In other news, Rick & Morty creator Dan Harmon has announced a spinoff, President Curtis, starring Keith David. The series has no premiere date as of yet. And we take a look at how you cna experience the magic of dragon flight on Hiccup's Wing Gliders as Universal Epic Universe.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

On this episode we have the latest Little Things from Universal Orlando Resort by Seth, a Which Stick from Clayton and then we chat about the latest HHN announcemements. Join us in The Producers Club Follow us: LINKTREE     

In today's Daily Fix:The messy legal saga between South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, and South Park rights holders at Paramount may be coming to an end. The show had been stuck in a sort of streaming limbo when rights to the show expired at HBO Max, but have not yet been picked up anywhere else. Paramount+ was the most logical place, but the impending merger between Paramount and Skydance put a hold on a lot of new dealmaking. With only a handful of episodes and on-off specials airing over the past two years, fans have been clamoring for a full new season, and now that Stone and Parker have signed a $1.5 billion deal, the fans will be getting what they want. In other news, the Pokémon Company held a Pokémon Direct, showing off new details on upcoming games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and the first peek at the new PokéPark KANTO opening in Tokyo next year.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Universal' Epic Universe opened on 22nd May 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort, and Russ from Orlando Adventures Podcast joins The Great British Mickey Waffle for a UK-friendly first-impressions deep-dive — is it really worth the hype? Russ spills the beans on crowds, queues, standout rides (yes, Mario Kart

We've made it to episode 200 and we were given plenty to discuss in celebration. Terrifier was announced as a house for Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood. The long rumored appearance of Art the Clown has finally been confirmed and we've been given some terrifying details. Multi-night tickets have been released for HHN 34 in Orlando and the express add ons were available....for a brief period at least. We'll break down what thew ticketing options and their associated price increases look like.As always, HHN 2025 in Hollywood shows off a ton of construction work. including the reveal of the Terrifier facade.10% off Horrors Untold:https://horrorsuntold.com/product/horrors-untold/aff/5/Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

Yesterday we arrived at Universal Orlando Resort and went off property to get some Korean BBQ... at this moment Jed turned into a total Karen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday we arrived at Universal Orlando Resort and went off property to get some Korean BBQ... at this moment Jed turned into a total Karen!

The whole crew is excited to be on our road trip to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend! We love going to Orlando to visit but there are a few things in Orlando that we are going to need in Tampa... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole crew is excited to be on our road trip to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend! We love going to Orlando to visit but there are a few things in Orlando that we are going to need in Tampa...

Rick takes a look back at some of the changes that started five years ago when the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reopened from the pandemic closures.  That time has had more of an impact on the current state of the parks than you may think.

In this episode of Mom Street USA, we're taking you through the best attractions at all three Universal Orlando Resort parks — Universal Studios Florida (USF), Islands of Adventure (IOA), and the newly opened Epic Universe!We're sharing our favorite thrill rides, kid-friendly attractions, and hidden gems across the resort. From classics like E.T. Adventure and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man to next-level experiences at Epic Universe, like Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, we've got all the tips you need to plan an unforgettable visit.

Every time we mention Disney World and Universal Resort, we immediately focus on the highs, the thrills, must-dos across your visit - but what about everything else? In this week's episode, we discuss the most underrated attractions across all four Disney World parks and every Universal Orlando Resort park. Where should we all give a little bit more love to?

We have yet another week of original announcements where HHN 34 in Orlando had all of their original houses released. We go into detail on Hatchet & Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, Dolls: Let's Play Dead, Grave of Flesh, and Galkn: Monsters of the North. It doesn't stop there as Hollywood has an original of their own announced with Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America. We've also seen construction ramp up for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. We also receive another speculation map from Horror Night Nightmares where we see some exciting new additions.10% off Horrors Untold:https://horrorsuntold.com/product/horrors-untold/aff/5/Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

Now that we're back from Universal Orlando Resort, it's time to get our diets back on track! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, Hoody, and Erick as we not only talk about eating healthier in 2025, but also share the names we refuse to date! Plus an all NEW Second Date Update! All that and more with Intern John & Your Morning Show!  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:  The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts 

We're broadcasting from Universal Orlando Resort for a second day and apparently Intern John has been keeping something secret from all of us! Join Sos, Rose, Hoody, and Erick as we react to John's big announcement while also helping a listener out in an all NEW Asking For A Friend! Plus another round of Anyone Listening Who! All that and more with Intern John & Your Morning Show!  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:  The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts 

Its the first day of July and we are kicking off the month by having an 'App Appreciation Day'. We gave away tons of Universal Orlando Resort tickets, tried to catch some cheaters with War of the Roses, and so much more. Stream it every morning on the free iHeart Radio App or on Twitch (search THEjoeSHOWsucks and watch on demand).

Its the first day of July and we are kicking off the month by having an 'App Appreciation Day'. We gave away tons of Universal Orlando Resort tickets, tried to catch some cheaters with War of the Roses, and so much more. Stream it every morning on the free iHeart Radio App or on Twitch (search THEjoeSHOWsucks and watch on demand). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mom Street USA, we're taking you through the best attractions at all three Universal Orlando Resort parks — Universal Studios Florida (USF), Islands of Adventure (IOA), and the newly opened Epic Universe!We're sharing our favorite thrill rides, kid-friendly attractions, and hidden gems across the resort. From classics like E.T. Adventure and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man to next-level experiences at Epic Universe, like Super Nintendo World and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, we've got all the tips you need to plan an unforgettable visit.

We're back at Universal Orlando Resort and have been having a blast! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, Hoody, and Erick as we recap ALL the shenanigans we got up to at Epic Universe and figure out if Sos would go on a vow of silence or not! Plus an all NEW War Of The Roses. All that and more with Intern John & Your Morning Show!  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:  The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts 

We're still in recovery mode from our Second Chance Prom, but we're hyped as hell to go to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, and Hoody as we preview what will go down this weekend and more! All that and more with Intern John & Your Morning Show's Leftovers for the week!  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts 

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, which opened just last month. This immersive park features multiple uniquely themed lands, including Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and more. With groundbreaking attractions, next-level entertainment, and the all-new Universal […]

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park, which opened just last month. This immersive park features multiple uniquely themed lands, including Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and more. With groundbreaking attractions, next-level entertainment, and the all-new Universal … Continue reading Episode 553: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando →

Two news headlines - can you find your neighbor? Its time to play a game that we named Find The Florida Man! All week long we are giving you chances to win Universal Orlando Resort tickets!

Two news headlines - can you find your neighbor? Its time to play a game that we named Find The Florida Man! All week long we are giving you chances to win Universal Orlando Resort tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend Joe was hanging out at Universal Orlando Resort with his fiance but Ashley and Teri are both disappointed that he didn't take any pictures of his food!

Over the weekend Joe was hanging out at Universal Orlando Resort with his fiance but Ashley and Teri are both disappointed that he didn't take any pictures of his food! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick is joined by Sarah Says to do some more in-depth looks into Epic Universe.  The newest Orlando theme park is officially open at Universal Orlando Resort, and this channel continues to cover it.

In this unforgettable episode of All Things Travel, Ryan is joined by a very special guest—his 16-year-old son, Caleb—to take you inside one of the most buzzed-about travel experiences of the year: Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.Whether you're a thrill-seeker, theme park foodie, Harry Potter fan, or Super Mario fan, this new park has something for everyone—and Ryan and Caleb are giving you the inside scoop fresh off their trip!

This morning we upped the size of the prize... Nick is going for win #4 and he could get Universal Orlando Resort tickets but only IF he can pull off the win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we upped the size of the prize... Nick is going for win #4 and he could get Universal Orlando Resort tickets but only IF he can pull off the win!

On this episode we bring you the live audio from the second part of our trip to Universal Orlando, which covers the last 5 days of our vacation. Join us in The Producers Club Follow us: LINKTREE   

With our first official house announcement of the year, Fallout is coming to HHN 34 in Orlando and HHN 2025 in Hollywood. An interview with John Murdy and Matt Flood reveal additional details about each coast's house and what we can expect from it. In that same interview, Murdy and Flood also let it be known that Five Nights at Freddy's will indeed be a house at both events. Shutting down any speculation that their initial announcement implied a different experience. We also finally have tickets for Halloween Horror Nights. In Orlando, that is for single night tickets and add ons. In Hollywood, the full ticket selection is currently available.Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

On today's Fix, we have an official announcement of the first ever Xbox handheld and the studio that gave us Pokémon has an awesome looking action rpg on the way. Plus, we take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by: Universal Orlando Resort, and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's fix of Daily news: Black Myth Wukong is finally coming to Xbox, Switch 2 games play nice with Switch 1, and we've got a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by: Universal Orlando Resort, and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

On this episode we bring you the live audio from the first part of our trip to Universal Orlando, which covers the first 5 days and includes the Epic Universe Media Event. Join us in The Producers Club Follow us: LINKTREE   

In today's Daily Fix:Via the Nintendo Today app, Nintendo revealed new 60fps gameplay from the Switch 2 versions of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. The original Switch version was plagued with performance issues, such as droppin frame rates, texture pop-in, and other problems indicative of a game not optimized and running on old hardware. Hopefully the new version will be what fans have expected. In other news, remember that James Bond game from the Hitman devs? The one they announced years ago? Well it looks like they're finally ready to show it off. The game, officially titles 007 First Light, will get a proper reveal this week. And finally, we take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort. Presented by: Universal Orlando Resort, and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Hey everyone! Today's Daily Fix: CDProjectRed released their first tech demo for The Witcher 4 at Epic's State of Unreal. They showcase footage of the game running on a PS5 ray tracing enabled and 60fps. It looks great, but is this what the game will look like on launch? The demo revealed Ciri will have a horse friend called Kelpie similar to Geralt's Roach as well as a never before seen region called Kovir. Also, Sony's State of Play happens tomorrow so we dive into what games they could be surprising us with. Will we see Naughty Dog, Bungie, Santa Monica Studios and games like Marathon, God of War, Intergalactica, Ghost of Yotei? Comment below what you think we'll see! Thanks for watching! And don't forget to grab your tickets for IGN Live happening this weekend in Los Angeles. Go to ign.com/live and use promo code "ROLLTHETHING" for one free ticket.Presented by: Universal Orlando Resort, and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Universal has shocked us all by releasing an announcement on a Sunday evening. Five Nights at Freddy's will be making it's way to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando for HHN 34 and Hollywood for HHN 2025. However, this wasn't your traditional house announcement and it looks like Blumhouse may have leaked this prematurely. Prior to this, HHN was posting cryptic static teasers likely leading up to announcement this week. What will the house announcement schedule look like for Halloween Horror Nights 2025?Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

The opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe park has created new opportunities for theme-park lovers for the first time in nearly 25 years. What’s so special about the new Epic theme park? In this episode, retail editor Jamie Biesiada walks host Rebecca Tobin through innovations in ride technology, the queues and other Epic details – favorite or most surprising rides? -- and we talk about theme park performance in 2025 overall so far. And we discuss a few new tidbits from Walt Disney World's Cool Kid summer promotion and disclose details of a new nighttime parade. This episode was recorded May 30 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands https://www.globusandcosmos.com Related links: Exploring the enchanting details at Epic Universe https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Enchanting-details-Epic-Universe Waiting in line at Epic Universe: Which has the best queue https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Best-queue-experience-Epic-Universe It's an Epic era for Universal Orlando, and Celestial Park sets the tone https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Epic-Universe-new-era-Universal-Orlando-Resort Walt Disney World's summer promo leads to a magic resort stay https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/The-magic-of-a-resort-day-at-Disney-World A Disneyland park is coming to Abu Dhabi https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disneyland-park-coming-to-Abu-Dhabi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Rick talks to his long-time friend Danielle, who took her family of three to Epic Universe for a preview.  She also stayed on-property, so this will be a pretty in-depth look at the newest theme-park in the Orlando area.

Today is going to be an EPIC day for those who are going to be visiting the new theme park 'Epic Universe' at Universal Orlando Resort... but how long have some of these people been waiting in line? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is going to be an EPIC day for those who are going to be visiting the new theme park 'Epic Universe' at Universal Orlando Resort... but how long have some of these people been waiting in line?

On today's Disney Podcast, we are comparing the ultimate splurge on your next vacation to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Both theme park destinations offer VIP Tours, which is a luxury, privately guided tour that lets you skip the lines and comes with other perks as well. But, there are some very key […] The post Who Has the Better VIP Tour – Disney World vs Universal Orlando appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

Today we're celebrating Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration and taking you inside the kickoff festivities at the park! Our special guest, Dani Dizney, join us to share some of our favorite Disneyland trip stories. Then we're heading east for the latest tips and tricks to help you plan your visit to Epic Universe ahead of the May 22 Grand Opening at Universal Orlando Resort. Coast to coast magic, here we GOOOOOOOO!

Travel Brats Nat and Matt talk about Universal's newest and most innovative theme park, Epic Universe! The Park is set to have it's Grand Opening in just two days. When it comes to redefining the limits of theme park imagination, Universal Destinations & Experiences has never been one to hold back. But with Epic Universe, Universal is setting a new bar—not just for itself, but for the entire industry. Check out this episode to hear all about the rides, the theming, the food, and more!!What Is Epic Universe?Epic Universe is the latest addition to the Universal Orlando Resort portfolio and promises to be its most ambitious project yet. Located just a few miles south of the existing parks, this massive expansion isn't just a new land or a few new rides—it's an entire theme park resort unto itself, complete with a hotel, restaurants, shops, and a range of immersive lands inspired by beloved franchises.Universal describes it as their “most immersive and innovative theme park ever,” and for those who've had the chance to go, it certainly delivers!Lands and Attractions✨ Super Nintendo WorldAlready a smash hit in Japan and Hollywood, Super Nintendo World allows guests to jump into the worlds of Mario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong. With vibrant environments, gamified attractions, and the much-anticipated Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride. A Donkey Kong-themed roller coaster, complete with a “mine cart” effect that simulates jumping broken tracks.

Here's our best tips for your first visit to Epic Universe, and this discussion is spoiler-free! We talk about the best time of day to do which rides, dining tips, little known secrets, and more!Related LinksMinistry Ride Virtual Line Tips: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/virtual-line-tips-for-harry-potter-and-the-battle-at-the-ministry-at-epic-universe/Epic Universe First Vlog Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAtG5oWoCVYOpening Ceremony Permits: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-grand-opening-permit-shows-drones-pyro-today-show-operations-and-celebrities/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

We're taking you inside our day at the Epic Universe preview at Universal Orlando Resort! From racing through crowds to soaking in the immersive lands (and literal rain), we break down what worked, what didn't, and what truly surprised us about Universal's most ambitious park yet.You'll hear all about Super Nintendo World's rocky start to the day, the standout experiences in Dark Universe and Isle of Berk, and what it was like waiting in the incredible queue for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. We also share our thoughts on attractions like Monsters Unchained, the beautiful Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, and our food stops at The Mead Hall, Burning Blade Tavern, and yes—even a a few slices from Pizza Moon.With real-world times, queue updates, and our honest reactions from the ground, this episode is your firsthand guide to what to expect during an Epic Universe preview—and what we're hoping improves before the grand opening.MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.com Thanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

Hannah and Ryno are at Universal Epic Universe and in need of a monstrously good meal. Inside of Dark Universe, they find themselves at the quick service dining hall, Das Stakehaus. According to the Universal Orlando Resort website, this location is themed to an old inn built over the ruins of ancient catacombs. You'll find vampire artwork and artifacts throughout, but most importantly food! Hear what this Dark Universe duo thought of their experience in this Universal Epic Universe dining review. Links:UO Fan WebsiteGet a FREE No-Obligation Quote on a Universal vacation from Dreams Unlimited Travel today!Important DIS links and more information!Support us and get exclusive content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.