Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.

The new plates include designs based on Margaritaville, Universal Orlando Resort, and The Villages — among others.

With House Bill 403 taking effect earlier this month, a whole slew of new specialty plates are now joining the mix.

Guests who had tickets to visit Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 10 will be allowed to use their ticket to visit any day through Dec. 18.

Ahead of Milton’s arrival, schools, airports and other attractions have announced closures to brace for the storm’s impact.

Drivers will soon be able to purchase these new plates, though they might have to wait a while before actually getting one.

While fans can expect to come face-to-face with plenty of fear at Halloween Horror Nights 33, some houses deserve praise for the humor on display.

A new Universal Orlando ticket deal for Florida residents is giving unlimited visits to both theme parks through the end of the year.

Halloween Horror Nights is back! Here's everything to know.

It’s a year of celebrating blockbuster cinema at Universal Studios as the theme park pays tribute to iconic films of the past.

Some of these license plates include options for plates themed around Universal Orlando or Margaritaville.

Ghostbusters are making a return to Halloween Horror Nights.

A new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.

This year’s Summer Tribute Store will feature a variety of new collections full of apparel, accessories, home goods, and more themed to iconic films “Ghostbusters,” “Back to the Future,” “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,” “Jaws” and “Shrek.”

Annual passholders can have early access to DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios.

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Universal Orlando reveals an exciting collection of summer experiences.

This weekend, you have a chance to meet an actress who not only is known for many TV shows and movies, but is also a long-time Floridian and University of Central Florida alumni.

Some of these license plates include options for plates themed around Universal Orlando or Margaritaville.

In 2023, Geriann Clem decided to ride the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, which reaches a top speed of 65 mph and a height of 167 feet, the lawsuit shows.

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond revealed Wednesday that tourist development tax (TDT) collections received for December saw another dip compared to years past.

Long lines are easily one of the worst parts of any tourist attraction. Here are the worst of the worst.

A Brazilian family has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit it filed last year against Universal claiming a woman fell from a Dr. Seuss ride.

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown.

Many of the attractions at Universal Studios Florida shut down Thursday because of technical issues.

Universal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.

This national roller coaster day, we’re taking a look at some new coasters that have and will roll into Central Florida for all thrill-lovers to enjoy.

After spending time in the Navy ROTC program at Boone High School, Veronika Tuskowski joined the Marines in July 2001 after her senior year.

Union leaders told have told striking Hollywood writers that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations.

Universal’s Volcano Bay water park may have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not allowing a man with one hand to ride a water attraction, a U.S. appeals court ruled Friday.

Universal Orlando Resort will offer an extra three months of free admission with the purchase or renewal of any 2-Park or 3-Park annual or seasonal pass.

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“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” scored the best second weekend ever for an animated movie in North American theaters with $87 million in ticket sales

Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “The Super Mario Bros.

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The Apopka Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing woman last seen Tuesday morning.

Several Florida theme parks ranked among the best in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News.

Universal is hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights.

An Avon Park man faces grand theft charges after deputies said he stole merchandise from Universal Orlando Resort on Nov. 4, according to an arrest affidavit.

Universal Orlando is ready to take a stab at next year’s Halloween Horror Nights event.

As the holiday season gets closer, Universal Orlando Resort is looking to hire more than 2,500 new team members across the entire theme park.

Aug. 16 commemorates the day the first looping coaster got its patent all the way back in 1898. But coasters have been around longer than that.

Universal Orlando said its epic holiday traditions and characters are back, bigger and louder than ever this year.

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe, is returning to Universal Orlando Resort on Jan. 27, the park announced Monday.

A person was taken to the hospital after being shot at a home in Palm Bay Monday morning.

A fight between children led to officers evacuating a parking garage at Universal Studios "out of an abundance of caution," according to Orlando police.

Everyone’s favorite swamp ogre, Shrek, has a found a new home at Universal Orlando.

Universal Orlando Resort embraces the ‘aloha’ spirit with the much-anticipated return of Loews Royal Pacific Resort’s Wantilan Luau.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is getting a double dose of terror from the horror film studio Blumhouse.

Before you head to Universal Orlando this summer, you might need to brush up on your minionese.

‘Jurassic’ and ‘Back to the Future’ escape room coming to Universal Orlando.

Michael Myers is making a slashing comeback to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal Orlando Resort has increased the price on its annual and seasonal passes Friday.

The merchandise location pays tribute to Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment classic films like “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” “JAWS” and “Back to the Future.”

It’s the final weeks for Universal Orlando’s Super Parade.

Universal Pictures’ Legendary Monsters The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy Unite for the First Time Ever at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in All-New Haunted Houses, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide”

It’s the nail in the coffin for Universal Orlando’s Monsters Café.

The Speakeasy Sirens, an Orlando-based theatre troupe specializing in cosplay burlesque productions, is setting up for a Friday-the-13th “Vampires v. Monster Hunters” performance at The Geek Easy in Winter Park.

Universal Orlando is looking to hire 5,000 team members to fill roles across its resort, the company announced Friday.

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Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Orlando’s premier fall event, is set to return this year for a record-breaking 43 nights.

So you have a fear of roller coasters, but you don't want to miss out on the fun when you visit a theme park. We've got your back.

It’s not all turkey legs and churros at Universal Orlando Resort.

Complete guide to Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando opened the doors to its newest Mardi Gras tribute store Thursday.

If you really want to feel your 2022 Universal Studios Mardi Gras is set in New Orleans, you should make stops at the restaurants and kiosks.

Universal Orlando is bringing a sense of shock and horror to the shopping experience.

Universal Orlando’s ‘Rock the Universe’ event begins this weekend

Universal Orlando has now announced a number of new details for this year’s Mardi Gras festival.

On Friday, the original and legendary holiday character, Earl the Squirrel, dashed into the theme park for his big debut.

Two attractions in Universal Orlando’s Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone have now returned to pre-pandemic operations.

Universal Orlando Resort’s holiday festivities are in full swing right now.

Universal Parks & Resorts has announced that after 15 years serving as president of Universal Orlando, Bill Davis will officially retire.

The limited-time offer will allow Sunshine and Peach State residents the chance to get two theme park days for the price of one.

Universal Orlando gave even more details Monday about its upcoming Holiday celebrations.

‘Rock the Universe’ returning to Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando said its epic holiday traditions and characters are back, bigger and louder than ever this year.

Universal Studios announced dates for its 2022 Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday.

Universal Orlando updates employee appearance guidelines to bring more inclusion to parks

Harry Potter fans came dressed as wizards as Universal Studios opened its first theme park in China under anti-virus controls.

‘Rock the Universe’ returning to Universal Orlando

With the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Visit Orlando said that it expects a better tourism Labor Day weekend than in 2019.

Universal Studios says it will open its first theme park in China in September after six years of construction.

Universal debuts menacing menu for Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal gives first look inside new Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store

Aug. 16 commemorates the day the first looping coaster got its patent all the way back in 1898. But coasters have been around longer than that.

Universal Orlando on Thursday announced the final details for Halloween Horror Nights.

Universal Orlando annual passholders have a reason to celebrate next week.

June also marked the second month Orange County officials haven’t needed to tap into reserve funds since the pandemic began.

A dad hospitalized with COVID-19 for 24 days after a family vacation to Orlando was released from the hospital on July 31.

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights announced its newest haunted house coming next month, Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured.

Fans of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights are counting down the days until terrifying screams return to the theme park.

Universal hiring 2,000 new team members ahead of Halloween Horror Nights.

‘Rock the Universe’ returning to Universal Orlando

The free concert was organized by attorney Dan Newlin, honoring health care workers serving communities during the pandemic.

Univeral’s Jurassic World Tribute Store closing next month

Volusia County Animal Services said on Wednesday the birds will start training next month to be part of the theme park’s flight show.