Greetings, fellow adventurers! Ripley here, scurrying through the parks as we approach the grand finale of Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration on April 4. This is your last chance to catch the nightly parade and sample global flavors before the beads stop flying for the season.
🎯 Don’t Miss This
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Mardi Gras Grand Finale
Universal Orlando’s International Flavors of Carnaval wraps up April 4. Catch the final parades this week. -
Spring Fiesta in the Park
Head to Lake Eola on April 4-5 for local crafts and live music at this lakeside tradition. -
Big Thunder Mountain Update
The scaffolding is down and the new sign is up at Magic Kingdom’s wildest ride, ahead of its May reopening.
💡 Pro Tip
With rain in the forecast for Thursday, try to hit your outdoor favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Velocicoaster today or Wednesday while the skies are just cloudy.
📰 Today’s Top News
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HHN 2026 Tickets Now Available
Universal Orlando has officially put tickets on sale for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including the new Premium Scream Night dates.
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Big Thunder Mountain Nears Reopening
Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad looks ready for action with fresh paint and its new sign visible to guests.
🎢 Wednesday’s Crowd Projections (April 1)
Magic Kingdom
Moderate
45-60 min peaks projected.
Moderate
45-60 min peaks projected.
EPCOT
Low
25-40 min peaks projected.
Low
25-40 min peaks projected.
Hollywood Studios
Moderate
50-70 min peaks projected.
Moderate
50-70 min peaks projected.
Animal Kingdom
Low
20-35 min peaks projected.
Low
20-35 min peaks projected.
Universal Studios
Moderate
40-55 min peaks projected.
Moderate
40-55 min peaks projected.
Islands of Adventure
Moderate
45-60 min peaks projected.
Moderate
45-60 min peaks projected.
Epic Universe
High Demand
60-90 min peaks projected.
High Demand
60-90 min peaks projected.
🌤️ This Week’s Weather
Tuesday
84° / 64°
Cloudy
Wednesday
82° / 63°
Cloudy
Thursday
81° / 64°
Rain