{"id":252701,"date":"2026-04-30T17:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252701\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:17:08","slug":"universal-parks-with-jaws-minions-spielberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/252701\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal parks with ‘Jaws,’ minions, Spielberg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Universal Studios Florida<\/a> theme park is leaning even more into its cinematic side this summer, introducing several movie-related activities that center on Steven Spielberg<\/a>, \u201cJaws,\u201d<\/a> a minions-monsters combo and more.<\/p>\n

The limited-time events, set to run between May 23 and Aug. 10, feature an exhibit that goes behind the scenes of Spielberg\u2019s \u201cDisclosure Day,\u201d<\/a> set to premiere June 12.\u00a0 The film stars Emily Blunt<\/a>, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, Wyatt Russell and Josh O\u2019Connor<\/a> (\u201cThe Crown\u201d).<\/p>\n

For \u201cJaws,\u201d the park will present a series of photo ops, interactive experiences, specialty foods and limited-release merchandise.<\/p>\n

For \u201cMinions & Monsters,\u201d<\/a> set for a July 1 release, there will be additional photo ops with new characters, special menu items at Minion Cafe<\/a> and exclusive merch, include a shoulder-pal version of Goomi, a little green monster voiced by Trey Parker<\/a> in the film.<\/p>\n

\"'Jaws'‘Jaws’ is one of the films saluted in the Mega Movie Parade, which returns to the Universal Studios lineup on May 23, running daily through Aug. 23. (Dewayne Bevil\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

USF seasonal favorites are back on the schedule, too. The \u201cCineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular\u201d<\/a> lagoon show is set for May 3 return, and the Universal Mega Movie Parade<\/a> hits the streets of the park starting May 23. \u201cHogwarts Always,\u201d<\/a> the projection show on the castle at Islands of Adventure is expected to start May 30.<\/p>\n

In addition, Universal CityWalk<\/a> will host themed concerts on Saturday nights between June 20 and Aug. 15.\u00a0 And the Red Coconut Club<\/a> will host Re(d)tro Nights (think \u201980s and \u201990s) on select nights between May 8 and July 18.<\/p>\n

Gold standard: Refreshened Big Thunder rolling back into Disney World<\/a><\/p>\n

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