Universal Orlando Resort will premiere a blockbuster lineup of limited-time experiences designed to celebrate iconic films at the place where beloved movies and stories come to life.
This Summer from May 23 through August 10, guests can enjoy a variety of cinematic-inspired experiences that include character meet-and-greets, can’t-miss photo ops, interactive activations, an assortment of new menu items and exclusive merchandise collections.
From an exhibit celebrating one of the most legendary filmmakers in history to snap-worthy photo ops inspired by everyone’s favourite town of Amity, guests can enjoy a fun collection of new movie-themed experiences that are only available for the summer season, including:
- Spielberg Summer Blockbusters featuring “Disclosure Day” Limited-Time Exhibit (Universal Studios Florida): Guests can explore a collection of props and behind-the-scenes stories commemorating some of the most iconic movies from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
- New “Jaws”-Inspired Experiences (Universal Studios Florida): Guests can celebrate their fandom for Universal Pictures’ blockbuster classic “Jaws” with interactive experiences that include a series of photo ops highlighting iconic elements and settings from the film, along with speciality “bites” and drinks. Guests can also shop a new parks-exclusive merchandise collection that includes limited-release apparel, accessories and more.
- Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters” Experiences (Universal Studios Florida): Fans can get a glimpse of the highly-anticipated film, Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters,” with interactive photo ops featuring two new Minions that will be introduced in the film, Henry and James, special menu items at the Minion Cafe inspired by the film and its characters, including Irene’s Creamsicle Cheesecake Fold Over and Monster Marshmallow Lemonade, and parks-exclusive merchandise such as Minions & Monsters blind box collectible figures and a shoulder pal of Goomi, one of the adorable new characters from the film.
- Summer Movie Series (Universal CityWalk): On select dates from June 20 through August 26, guests can go back in time and revisit some of their favourite films with screenings of beloved movies at Universal Cinemark in CityWalk, including “Back to the Future,” “Jaws,” “E.T. – The Extra-Terrestrial” and more (movie ticket required).
Seasonal fan-favourites will also return such as the Universal Mega Movie Parade, CineSational the nighttime lagoon show and Hogwarts Always where a projection show illuminates the Hogwarts castle!
The castle is currently undergoing maintenance work and has been behind scrim for quite a while now but that’s all set to come down with the castle being back in its full glory on May 30th.
I’m very much looking forward to getting back to Universal Studios later this year there are a lot of exciting things happening at the park that have yet to be revealed including heavy construction work happening in the Lost Continent area of Islands of Adventure.
This land is rumoured to be completely revitalised and turned into a brand new IP space for the park with whispers of Pokemon and other IP’s doing the rounds on social media. Exciting times are afoot at all three parks in Orlando with Studios getting a new Fast and Furious coaster and planning permissions submitted for new attractions at the parks most recently opened Epic Universe theme park.
