Celebrate your favorite Summer Blockbusters at Universal Orlando Resort throughout Summer 2025

Universal Orlando Resort has shared everything to experience at the resort this summer to celebrate the latest summer movie releases, and classic summer blockbusters.

There are lots of reasons to love summer in Orlando, but the biggest reason to get excited for the summer is the fact that this year, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the stops for an entire season of fun!

This summer, Universal Orlando Resort is celebrating your favorite summer blockbusters with entertainment and attractions and more, including exclusive merchandise, and food, and drinks.

Read on for everything to experience at Universal Orlando Resort this summer.

All-Day (and Night) Summer Fun

Universal Mega Movie Parade

April 12–November 13

Watching a T. rex prowl the streets of Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida never gets old, and this summer Universal Mega Movie Parade returns! Get ready to show your true colors to the Trolls, laugh at the Mini-Pufts plaguing the Ghostbusters, and insist to Mayor Vaughn that you and Chief Brody really do need a bigger boat.

Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular

Select Dates April 14–August 24

Da-dum. DA-DUM. DA-DUM. Those suspenseful notes can only mean one thing… it’s time for Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular! This nighttime show will cap off your day in Universal Studios Florida on a perfect note — literally. Embark on a journey through your favorite movie moments as the soundtracks of “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic World,” “Jaws,” and more sync with dancing fountains and pyrotechnics.

Hogwarts Always

Select Dates April 14–August 24

The Hogwarts Always nighttime projection show is the perfect way to end a summer day in Universal Islands of Adventure. The show takes you on a magical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Enjoy unforgettable music and relive incredible moments of wizardry — receiving a Hogwarts acceptance letter, attending a Quidditch match, a House Cup celebration — all set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts castle.

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Celebrate Your Favorite Summer Blockbusters

Jurassic World: Rebirth

In theaters July 2, 2025

It’s not every summer that a new “Jurassic World” movie comes out! To celebrate, Universal has loads of special offerings for you to sink your teeth into. In Jurassic Park in Islands of Adventure, you’ll find themed photo ops as well as exclusive food and beverage items at The Burger Digs. Starting May 23, you can also pick up some exclusive “Jurassic World: Rebirth” merchandise in Jurassic Outfitters and Dinostore.

How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)

In theaters June 13, 2025

Over in Islands of Adventure’s Lost Continent, you can gear up to be a dragon-rider. Near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House, you’ll find a themed shopping experience in celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon.” If you’ve ever wanted a miniature version of Toothless to carry around on your shoulder, you dream is about to come true!

Wicked

Rejoicify! We’re only a few months away from the release of “Wicked: For Good” — why not pass the time in Wicked: The Experience in Universal Studios Florida? This magically immersive experience features enchanting film costume replicas, Elphaba and Glinda-themed photo ops, bewitching merch, and — from June 23 – August 10, the thrillifying opportunity to take a photo with Elphaba and Glinda.

M3GAN 2.0

In theaters June 27, 2025

You’ve seen her kill it on the big screen, and from June 10 – 30, you might just see her in Universal Studios Florida!!

Jaws (50th Anniversary)

For the last half-century, “Jaws” has made children all over the world think twice before going in the pool. In Universal Studios Florida, you can celebrate 50 years of “swimmin’ with bow-legged women” in the San Francisco area of the theme park, which will be transformed to feel like the Amity of old. Snag limited-time food and beverage offerings along with a ton of exclusive merchandise, including a bucket hat and popcorn bucket.

Back to the Future (40th Anniversary)

Time flies when you’re in a flying time machine! And believe it or not, it’s already been 40 years since “Back to the Future” premiered.Universal Orlando is marking the occasion with tons of exclusive merchandise, including apparel, a snazzy license plate, and even a (non-flying) hoverboard (pouch). Biff, eat your heart out!

15 Years of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Over the past 15 years, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort has taken theme park immersion and thrills to the next level — and it all started in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade on June 18, 2010. Whether you want to join Harry and fly above the castle grounds in Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, fly deep into the wilds of the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, or grab your Second Generation Interactive Wand to cast some spells around Hogsmeade, there’s no wrong way to celebrate this anniversary. Plus, beginning in mid-June, you can take home a commemorative glass plaque commemorating 15 years of Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort!

Extra Perks for Passholders

Universal Orlando Passholders know that Universal Orlando Resort is the place to be in the summer! And that’s why we’re celebrating our Passholders with plenty of exclusive perks this season, including:

• An exclusive viewing area for the Mega Movie Parade

• Exclusive seating areas in select dining locations

• Exclusive menu items

• Exclusive merchandise commemorating the 35th anniversary of Universal Studios Florida

• 3-Park Passholder Early Park Admission at Universal Volcano Bay

Click here to explore more perks of being a Universal Orlando Passholder.

Fun All Summer Long

Whew! If you made it this far, it’s safe to say that you take summer fun very seriously. Believe it or not, there’s even more excitement coming to Universal Orlando Resort in the coming months! At Universal CityWalk, enjoy classic blockbusters as part of our Summer Movie Series, including:

• “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”: May 17 and 21

• “The Mummy”: May 31 and June 4

• “The Fast and the Furious”: June 7 and June 11

• “Kung Fu Panda”: June 28 and July 2

• “Trolls”: July 12 and 16

• “Shrek”: July 26 and 30

  
  

On the Fourth of July, sparks fill fly with characters and a DJ in the Music Plaza and a pyrotechnic show from the roof of TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, as well as music and entertainment throughout CityWalk.

Plus, a brand-new theme park, Epic Universe opens at Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, so pack your suitcase or grab your Annual Pass, and get ready for a blockbuster summer in Orlando!

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