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Guide to Universal Parks

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) traces its roots to the 1910s, when it began offering public tours of its Hollywood, California, studios. Universal Studios Hollywood became a theme park in 1964, and its success led to parks in Orlando, Japan, and Singapore.

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Universal Properties

1. Universal Beijing Resort —Park Rovers Guide to Universal Beijing Resort

   Liyuan Town, Tongzhou District, Beijing, China

   Opening date: September 20, 2021

   Area: 130 acres

2. Universal Horror Unleashed, Chicago

   Chicago, Illinois

   Opening date: 2027

   Area: 2.6 acres
   
   

3. Universal Horror Unleashed, Las Vegas

   AREA15 in Las Vegas, Nevada

   Opening date: August 14, 2025

   Area: 2.5 acres
   
   

4. Universal Kids Resort

   Frisco, Texas

   Opening date: July 1, 2026

   Area: 32 acres
   
   

5. Universal Orlando Resort —Park Rovers Guide to Universal Orlando Resort

   Orlando, Florida

   Opening date: June 7, 1990

   Theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe (2025), Universal’s Volcano Bay (water park)

   Area: 840 acres

6. Universal Studios Hollywood —Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood

   Universal City, California

   Opening date: July 15, 1964

   Area: 415 acres

7. Universal Studios Japan —Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Japan

   Konahana-ku, Osaka, Japan

   Opening date: March 31, 2001

   Area: 108 acres

8. Universal Studios Singapore —Park Rovers Guide to Universal Studios Singapore

   Resorts World, Sentosa, Singapore

   Opening date: March 18, 2010

   Area: 49 acres

Former Universal Properties

1. Universal Mediterránea at PortAdventura World

   Salou, Spain

   Dates operated: June 13, 2002 – 2004

Recommended Podcasts about Universal Parks

• Epic Universal Podcast
  A weekly podcast with entertainment writer Jim Hill and theme park enthusiast Eric Hersey.

• Podcast: The Ride
  A theme park podcast hosted by comedians Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan, and Scott Gairdner.

• Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel
  Carlye is a theme park journalist who shares news, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes facts about mostly Disney and Universal parks.