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Universal Orlando adds extra night to Halloween Horror Nights 2020

12/23/2019

The 2020 event was originally scheduled to run from Sept. 10 through Oct. 31 at Universal Studios Florida. While the start date hasn’t changed, Universal quietly pushed the final night of the event to Sunday, Nov. 1.

Park notes: Why Orlando tourist taxes don’t go to roads / Star Tours update / Epcot entrance

John Gregory

12/21/2019

Disney World, Universal

In 2018, $277 million was generated in Orange County by a 6 percent tax on hotel rooms. Most of that revenue will go to Visit Orlando, a nonprofit group to promote the tourism industry in Orlando — including major theme parks like Disney World and Universal Orlando.

Universal Orlando pledging 20 acres to affordable housing near Epic Universe site

John Gregory

12/16/2019

Universal

Orlando has the worst affordable housing situation in the U.S., according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, with only 13 affordable housing units available for every 100 residents who need one.

Park notes: Universal wants $348M tax break / DVC refurbs / Beaches & Cream reopening

John Gregory

12/13/2019

Disney World, Universal

According to records obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando is seeking $348 million in state tax breaks for a new headquarters for Universal Creative.

Theme park data: How often has Universal’s Hagrid ride been closed?

John Gregory

12/10/2019

Universal

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“Other attractions may have had some hiccups during the rollout of a new attraction, but nothing at the magnitude of Hagrid's,” Touring Plans statistician Steve Bloom told Orlando Rising.

Universal: Green Eggs and Ham staying open through December

John Gregory

12/09/2019

Universal

The Green Eggs and Ham Cafe at Universal's Islands of Adventure will stay open through December, but the old sign won't be reinstalled.

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Universal Orlando adds extra night to Halloween Horror Nights 2020

Park notes: Why Orlando tourist taxes don’t go to roads / Star Tours update / Epcot entrance

Universal Orlando pledging 20 acres to affordable housing near Epic Universe site

Park notes: Universal wants $348M tax break / DVC refurbs / Beaches & Cream reopening

Theme park data: How often has Universal’s Hagrid ride been closed?

Universal: Green Eggs and Ham staying open through December