We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for April 25 – May 1, 2022.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders will be able to enjoy a new round of special benefits starting May 3, 2022.
• Comcast announced that they have beat their first-quarter earnings expectations for 2022, mostly thanks to Universal Orlando Resort.
• The prices of reusable tote bags have been raised by $1 each at Universal Orlando Resort.
• The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a brief refurbishment on June 9 and reopen on June 19, 2022.
• Welcome to another incredible day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The sun is shining, and it is hot today, so grab your water and your sunscreen and let’s get going in the photo report for April 26.
• Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s get going and see what’s happening today in a photo report for April 28.

Universal Studios Florida

• The main Fear Factor Live sign has been removed from outside the theater at Universal Studios Florida.
• Signs on the side of the Shrek 4-D building in Universal Studios Florida that were not Shrek related have now been painted over.
• Universal Orlando Resort is now hiring externally for Halloween Horror Nights 31 performers.
• Construction walls are up around Louie’s Bar & Grill, and Guido’s Gelato is closed for refurbishment in Universal Studios Florida.
• Some of the first summer menus have gone up at food trucks in Universal Studios Florida.
• Fievel’s Playland remains closed for refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida. Construction walls are now up around the playground’s slide.
• The Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida has received a Jurassic makeover for the upcoming “Jurassic World Dominion” film.
• The name art, hair braiding, and caricature art kiosks have been moved to temporary tents while concrete work is completed at Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone in Universal Studios Florida.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

• Some construction walls have been erected near Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, blocking the bridge between the rock climbing and hair braiding areas.
• UOAPs know all the tricks and secrets around Universal Orlando Resort — but did you know there’s now an exclusive entrance at Islands of Adventure? 

New Merchandise

• If you’re looking for a sweet new way to carry your cosmetics, check out the latest Loungefly release at Universal Orlando Resort, which features the magical treats of Honeydukes.
• Some new “The Simpsons” apparel featuring the classic pink donut has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.
• Attention, Galaxy Defenders! A new hooded sweatshirt and tee for MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack are available at Universal Studios Florida.
• A new “Free Fallin’” Minions tee has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.
• Universal Orlando Resort has a new Universal Studios-branded tank top and crop top, matching other recently released apparel.
• A new Loungefly mini backpack inspired by the eponymous Hello Kitty is now available at the Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida.
• A new raglan tee featuring the Universal Orlando Resort skyline is now available.
• Some new apparel featuring the Minions has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.
• New rainbow pride socks and a set of car stickers have joined the “love” collection at Universal Orlando Resort. 

Universal Studios Hollywood

• We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to see how the many construction projects were faring and take a ride on the electric trams. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in the latest photo report.

Entertainment and Media

• The upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie from Universal and Illumination Entertainment has been delayed to 2023.
• Tickets are now available for “Jurassic World Dominion,” and a new trailer has been released for the film.

UPNT

Annual Passholder Entrance, Magnet, Food, and More Coming to Universal Orlando – NewsToday with UPNT

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Weekly Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you next Sunday!

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