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Universal Studios Hollywood will open Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift on September 16, while Universal Orlando plans to close Animal Actors on November 2. Other developments include new offerings at Efteling, leadership appointments, and the 2026 TEA Masters honors.
Universal Orlando has introduced a limited-time Florida resident ticket offering three days of admission across Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe for $255 plus tax. The ticket is valid through December 23, with blockout dates applying.
Universal Orlando Resort will permanently close Animal Actors On Location! at Universal Studios Florida after its final performances on Nov. 2, 2026. The venue is expected to make way for a new experience, although Universal has not yet shared details about the future development.
Universal Studios Hollywood will officially open Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift to all park visitors on September 16, 2026. The 72-mph coaster has been conducting technical rehearsals and soft openings since late July, while a separate version continues construction at Universal Studios Florida.
Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2026. Theme Park Insider’s weekly roundup also points to upcoming announcements from Dollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain, the opening of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and several scheduled attraction closures.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 35 features 10 haunted houses, including Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control. The separately ticketed event runs on select nights from August 28 through November 1, with houses opening in phases beginning at 2 p.m.