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 March 28 – April 3, 2022.
Universal Orlando Resort
- Universal Orlando Resort is raising the base pay for its culinary Team Members to as high as $20 per hour!
- Hugs and high-fives with characters has returned to Universal Orlando Resort as distancing is finally eliminated.
- Our March 28 photo report highlighted the missing entrance sign, new “Harry Potter” and Marvel mugs, and more.
- Our March 29 photo report shows off Donkey in Mardi Gras garb, a lunch at the Monsters Cafe, Gremlins figures, and more.
- Our March 31 report focused on the return of hugging characters, Mardi Gras merch on sale, low crowds, and more.
- For April Fool’s Day, Universal Orlando Resort shared a joke new food called the “churkey leg” on social media.
- Universal Orlando Resort has officially begun internal hiring for Halloween Horror Nights performers.
- Experts sat down this week to predict the future of Universal Parks and Resorts as new CEO Mark Woodbury takes the helm.
Universal Studios Florida
- It’s all “ogre” now! We took a special look at the nearly 20 year history of Shrek 4D at Universal Studios Florida!
- Some new Marvel Comics and Avengers coffee mugs came swinging into Universal Studios Florida this week.
- The Weeknd has taken to Twitter teasing a possible collaboration with Halloween Horror Nights as rumors swirl about what this year’s houses will be.
Epic Universe
- Speedy progress continues on Epic Universe as show buildings begin to take shape around the future park.
Universal CityWalk Orlando
- The iconic Welcome to Universal Orlando Resort sign went missing on Monday, presumably for refurbishment.
- Beware the Indoraptor, a new plush has made its way to Universal CityWalk Orlando!
- Feeling like a lesson in the care of magical creatures? Lucky for you, this fluffy Hagrid plush is now on sale at the Universal Studios Store.
- Continuing the ever-expanding line of colorful Universal Studios merchandise is a new bottle, magnet, pin, and luggage tag.
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Chick Chick Chicken is now officially open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
- New Hogwarts House shirts for both adults and children have arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood, just in time for summer!
- Fans of “Transformers” might like this new NEST shirt, now on sale at the Universal Studios Store.
Universal Studios Japan
- We caught a bunch of Mario Kart-themed merchandise new to Mario Motors in Super Nintendo World!
- Although Universal Studios Japan never goes all-out with Easter, we did get to try an adorable Easter-themed cake we’ve affectionately nicknamed the Bunny Butt Cake.
UPNT
Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tickets Now on Sale – UPNT News Today
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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