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 December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023.

Universal Orlando Resort

• Universal Orlando Resort is closing most of their designated smoking areas in their theme parks. 

Universal Studios Florida

• Two new stationery sets are bringing more Wizarding World magic to Universal Orlando Resort. 
• Progress continues for the new Minion Land as steel rises outside the future Minion Café.

Volcano Bay

• As cold temperatures continue across Orlando this week, Universal’s Volcano Bay was closed through Tuesday, December 27.

Universal Orlando Resort Hotels

• Shakes Malt Shoppe is now open at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and we couldn’t be more excited! This new location offers guests some delicious new treats and we had to stop by to try them all. 

Universal Studios Hollywood

• Mario fans can rejoice this Christmas week, as progress continues at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• The Los Angeles Times has offered a first look inside Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• Now you can let everyone know you’re the captain of your Hogwarts house’s Quidditch team with one of these new T-shirts or ball caps from Universal Studios Hollywood!
• Machines have been installed in Universal Studios Hollywood to be used for making Super Nintendo World reservations.
• A new Universal Studios athleisure collection is available at Universal Studios Hollywood.
• If you’re looking to switch up your wardrobe from yellow shirts and denim overalls without losing your signature style, the new “Minions” Tie Dye Candy Collection is available at Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Universal Studios Japan

• We tend to hear about the happenings down in Osaka around three months ahead of schedule, so we figured it best to inform you on what you might miss when you visit Universal Studios Japan.

Universal Beijing Resort

• A new report from the South China Morning Post suggests China’s borders will be reopening to the world on January 8 for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic emerged three years ago.

Entertainment and Media

• “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Happy Meal toys have raced into McDonald’s ahead of the movie’s 2023 release!

UPNT

First Look Inside Super Nintendo World Hollywood, Virtual Queue Revealed – 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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