Universal Studios Hollywood officials confirmed plans on July 12 for a long-rumored outdoor roller coaster based on the “Fast & Furious” film franchise. In a statement, theme park officials said the ride will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic ‘Fast & Furious’ universe.” No specific details…

Universal Studios Hollywood officials July 12 confirmed plans for a long-rumored outdoor roller coaster based on the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. In a statement, theme park officials said the ride will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic ‘Fast and Furious’ universe.” No specific details about…

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—It’s almost time to play in the Super Nintendo World, which will open in February, Universal Studios Hollywood announced Wednesday. The newly expanded area will make its debut Feb. 17 with rides, attractions, and a restaurant. It will feature the new ride, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and new features and attractions in the…

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—Universal Studios Hollywood is getting into the holiday spirit this week, with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” beginning Nov. 25. Universal Studio Hollywood during the holiday season in Universal City, Calif. (Courtesy of Universal Studio Hollywood) The Harry Potter event includes “The Magic…

A power outage at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday left nearly a dozen passengers stranded for more than two hours on an indoor ride at the theme park in Los Angeles, California, authorities said. Emergency crews of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were called to the scene at 3:45 p.m. and managed to rescue…

LOS ANGELES—Comcast’s Corp’s Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in California will reopen to a limited number of visitors on April 16, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Most rides will be operating at that time, though some will stay closed to comply with the state’s coronavirus restrictions, the statement said. Tickets will go…