Universal Parks Guide 2026-27: Every Resort, New and Coming

Universal’s theme park business spans North America and Asia, with its first European resort set to open in England in 2031.

North AmericaUniversal Orlando ResortOrlando, Florida. Opened 1990 Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal City, California. Studio tours since 1915 Universal Kids ResortFrisco, Texas. Opened 2026

AsiaUniversal Studios JapanOsaka, Japan. Opened 2001 Universal Beijing ResortBeijing, China. Opened 2021 Universal Studios SingaporeSentosa Island, Singapore. Opened 2011

EuropeUniversal United Kingdom ResortNear Bedford, England. Set to open in 2031

Keeping track of what’s going on at a company this size isn’t easy, so below is my dashboard of the major announcements across Universal’s parks. Pick a resort for more details and my guides there.

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The Universal globe in its fountain at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, with palm trees behind

Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic UniverseOrlando, Florida. Opened 1990New in 2026Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe

The Universal globe and its fountain at the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood under a clear sky

Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios Hollywood and the Studio TourUniversal City, California. Studio tours since 1915New in 2026Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Children in bright T-shirts, costumed characters and dancers celebrate under a burst of confetti at Universal Kids Resort's grand opening

Universal Kids ResortA theme park for kids 3 to 8, with a 300-room hotelFrisco, Texas. Opened 2026New in 2026The whole resort, open July 1

Costumed characters and performers celebrate under falling confetti on a covered street lined with flags at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios JapanUniversal Studios JapanOsaka, Japan. Opened 2001New in 2026The park's 25th anniversary year

Hogwarts Castle lit with holiday projections at night at Universal Studios Beijing

Universal Beijing ResortUniversal Studios BeijingBeijing, China. Opened 2021New in 2026The resort's 5th anniversary

A family runs hand in hand in front of the Hollywood gateway at Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios SingaporeUniversal Studios Singapore, at Resorts World SentosaSentosa Island, Singapore. Opened 2011New in 2026New holiday shows and treats

Guests walk past the factory-style building of Universal Horror Unleashed at night, its sign lit in red

Universal Horror UnleashedA year-round horror attraction at AREA15Las Vegas, Nevada. Opened 2025New in 2026The Resident Evil Takeover

Universal licenses Universal Studios Singapore to the company that owns and runs it, at Resorts World Sentosa. Universal Horror Unleashed, a year-round horror attraction at AREA15 in Las Vegas, opened Aug. 14, 2025, and a second one is coming to Chicago in 2027.

New at Universal in 2026

March 4, 2026Universal Studios JapanAnniversaryUniversal Studios Japan: The park’s 25th anniversary, Discover U!!!, began, and it runs through March 30, 2027.

March 18, 2026Universal Studios JapanAnniversarySuper Nintendo World: Super Nintendo World’s 5th anniversary celebration began, and it runs through Jan. 11, 2027.

April 23, 2026Universal Studios HollywoodReturnsUniversal Studios Hollywood: Universal Fan Fest Nights returned for its second spring, April 23 to May 16, 2026. My story

May 10, 2026Universal Studios JapanClosedUniversal Wonderland: Sesame Street Fun World closed for good.

May 12, 2026Universal Orlando ResortChangedUniversal Studios Florida: The Universal Horror Make-Up Show closed for a reimagined version featuring Blumhouse. My story

May 30, 2026Universal Studios JapanNewUniversal Studios Japan: Frieren Story Walk, a limited-time walk-through for Universal Cool Japan 2026, runs through Jan. 11, 2027.

June 3, 2026Universal United Kingdom ResortChangedBedford, England: Universal named the resort Universal United Kingdom Resort and said construction would begin soon.

July 1, 2026Universal Kids ResortOpeningUniversal Kids Resort: Universal Kids Resort opened in Frisco, Texas, with seven themed areas and the 300-room Universal Kids Resort Hotel.

July 7, 2026Universal Orlando ResortNewEpic Universe: Universal Celestial Goodnight, a nighttime spectacular, debuted.

July 9, 2026Universal Horror UnleashedNewLas Vegas: The Resident Evil Takeover ran through Sept. 27, 2026. My story

Aug. 28, 2026Universal Orlando ResortAnniversaryUniversal Studios Florida: Halloween Horror Nights 35 opened for 49 select nights, and Universal stopped selling Fear with Express passes for it. My story

Sept. 1, 2026Universal Studios JapanReturnsThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Castle Walk returned for a limited time.

Sept. 3, 2026Universal Studios HollywoodChangedUniversal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror Nights ran a record 42 nights, per Universal. My story

Sept. 5, 2026Universal Orlando ResortReturnsIslands of Adventure: Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returned on select nights, after not running in 2025. My story

Sept. 11, 2026Universal Studios JapanNewUniversal Studios Japan: Halloween Horror Nights added Sadako’s Curse, a dark horror ride that runs through Jan. 4, 2027, and Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, through Dec. 27, 2026. My story

Sept. 16, 2026Universal Studios HollywoodOpeningUniversal Studios Hollywood: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opened. Universal calls it the park’s first outdoor, high-speed coaster.

Sept. 16, 2026Universal Beijing ResortAnniversaryUniversal Beijing Resort: The resort marked its 5th anniversary with a gala.

Oct. 3, 2026Universal Orlando ResortNewEpic Universe: Universal Nights, an after-hours event that needs a separate ticket, began on select nights.

Oct. 24, 2026Universal Kids ResortNewUniversal Kids Resort: The Doozie’s Doghouse celebration marked the Netflix series premiere on Oct. 24 and 25, with a hotel-guest pool party on Oct. 23.

Nov. 11, 2026Universal Studios SingaporeClosesUniversal Studios Singapore: Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase closes for maintenance.

Nov. 14, 2026Universal Orlando ResortNewEpic Universe: Snoggletog, a How to Train Your Dragon holiday celebration, is new for 2026, along with the first holiday decor in Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World. My story

Nov. 21, 2026Universal Studios HollywoodNewUniversal Studios Hollywood: Illumination’s Merry Minions joins the holidays.

Nov. 27, 2026Universal Studios SingaporeNewUniversal Studios Singapore: A Universal Christmas adds Dazzling Dessert Studios on Hollywood Boulevard and The North Pole Jingle Jam show in New York.

Dec. 2, 2026Universal Studios JapanOpeningUniversal Studios Japan: Universal Cool Japan 2027 starts with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, which runs through April 5, 2027.

Dec. 16, 2026Universal Orlando ResortReopensIslands of Adventure: Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens after closing Jan. 5 for refurbishment.

Coming to Universal in 2027

Jan. 4, 2027Universal Orlando ResortClosesIslands of Adventure: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closes for refurbishment.

Jan. 25, 2027Universal Orlando ResortClosesEpic Universe: Fyre Drill closes for refurbishment.

Feb. 8, 2027Universal Orlando ResortClosesIslands of Adventure: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey closes for refurbishment.

Feb. 10, 2027Universal Studios JapanComingUniversal Studios Japan: The Apothecary Diaries and Detective Conan World join Universal Cool Japan 2027, through June 30, 2027.

Feb. 28, 2027Universal Studios JapanClosesUniversal Studios Japan: Playing with Curious George has its finale.

By April 1, 2027Universal Orlando ResortReopensVolcano Bay: The water park, closed for maintenance, is set to reopen on or before April 1, 2027.

2027Universal Orlando ResortComingUniversal Studios Florida: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a version of Hollywood’s coaster, on the site of the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. My story

2027Universal Horror UnleashedComingChicago: The second Universal Horror Unleashed opens in the former Tribune Distribution Center on Chicago Avenue. My story

2027Universal Orlando ResortComingIslands of Adventure: A new full-service restaurant in Jurassic Park.

Late 2027Universal Orlando ResortComingUniversal CityWalk: Category 10, Luke Combs’ music and entertainment venue.

2027Universal Studios JapanComingUniversal Studios Japan: Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai is also part of Universal Cool Japan 2027, with no dates yet.

Announced for 2028 or later, or with no date yet (3)

2031Universal United Kingdom ResortComingBedford, England: Universal United Kingdom Resort, with a theme park and a 500-room hotel, is set to open in 2031.

No date yetUniversal Orlando ResortComingEpic Universe: A new indoor coaster in Dark Universe, next to Monsters Unchained, with a new Universal Monsters story. Construction is underway. My story

No date yetUniversal Beijing ResortComingUniversal Studios Beijing: A Fast & Furious indoor thrill ride, which the resort calls Asia’s first, and a nighttime spectacular at the Lagoon.

Universal’s Year, Season by Season

Each resort’s main seasonal events, at the latest dates Universal has announced. When the next year’s dates aren’t out yet, the last edition shows with its year. Each resort’s page lists its full year.

Winter, Lunar New Year and Mardi GrasUniversal Orlando ResortUniversal Mardi GrasFeb. 6 to March 27, 2027Universal Beijing ResortUniversal's Chinese New YearJan. 23 to March 3, 2026

Spring and Fan Fest NightsUniversal Studios HollywoodUniversal Fan Fest NightsSelect nights, April 23 to May 16, 2026

HalloweenUniversal Orlando ResortHalloween Horror NightsSelect nights, Aug. 28 to Nov. 1, 2026Universal Studios HollywoodHalloween Horror NightsSelect nights, Sept. 3 to Nov. 1, 2026Universal Studios JapanHalloween Horror NightsSept. 11 to Nov. 8, 2026Universal Beijing ResortScares @ UniversalSelect nights, Sept. 4 to Nov. 1, 2026Universal Studios SingaporeHalloween Horror NightsSelect nights, Sept. 25 to Nov. 1, 2026

HolidaysUniversal Orlando ResortHolidays at Universal OrlandoNov. 14, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027Universal Studios HollywoodHolidays at Universal Studios HollywoodNov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027Universal Studios JapanUniversal Holiday WondersNov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 17, 2027Universal Beijing ResortWinter HolidayNov. 20, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027Universal Studios SingaporeA Universal ChristmasNov. 27, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027Universal Horror UnleashedKrampus & KinSelect dates, Nov. 19, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027

How Universal’s Parks Are Doing

-4.4%Theme Parks revenue, to $2,597 million, in the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026

-17.1%Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA, to $780 million, from $940 million

+5.7%Theme Parks revenue for the first nine months of 2026, to $7,341 million, on Epic Universe

Comcast said third-quarter revenue fell “primarily due to lower revenue from park admissions, including from the impact of increased promotional activity.” CFO Jason Armstrong said that in Orlando, “the softness that began in June continued through the third quarter and was the primary driver of weaker financial results.”

Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky, including the Theme Parks segment, in a tax-free transaction it expects to complete in mid-2027 (my story on the split). Comcast reports Adjusted EBITDA for the segment, not operating income, and it doesn’t report attendance.

Quarter	Theme Parks revenue	Theme Parks Adjusted EBITDA
Q3 2026Ended Sept. 30, 2026	$2,597 milliondown 4.4%	$780 milliondown 17.1%
Q2 2026Ended June 30, 2026	$2,413 millionup 2.7%	$609 milliondown 5.1%
Q1 2026Ended March 31, 2026	$2,331 millionup 24.2%	$551 millionup 33.3%
Q4 2025Ended Dec. 31, 2025	$2,893 millionup 21.9%	$1,035 millionup 23.5%

Theme Parks is Comcast’s segment for Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Beijing Resort and its newer destinations. Changes compare with the same quarter a year earlier. Figures are from Comcast’s earnings releases (8-K, Exhibit 99.1).