Really has been a great year for the park, didn't realize how much really happened this year until I read the story, loved it! Even without Covid difficulties I'd say this would have been an amazing year, really looking forward to the future. Thought I'd make my own list:
1. Universal Studios Hollywood Re-opens (Don't think I need to explain, great to be back)
2. Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash Opens (Current favorite ride at the park, such a great addition and shows a bright future for rides to come)
3. Jurassic World: The Ride’s New Scenes and Finale (Took the ride update from meh to incredible, absolutely love it)
4. Changes in Leadership (Will be interesting to see how it plays out, good sign for creative future at Universal imo)
5. A Taste of Universal (Was first signs of return to in-person, pretty exciting)
6. Halloween Horror Nights returns! (I feel like this is a bit more of a given with #1, still though had a great time and happy it could return despite the challenges)
7. Super Nintendo World Construction Resumes (This is gonna help the park a lot, a great addition. Thought it beat out the new food options even though it's not finished as the hype is starting to build)
8. New backlot work/soundstages (I felt this deserved a mention, as to my understanding it hints towards future theme park expansion)
9. Minion Café Opens (Never went to the old cafe, but I like the vibes of it)
10. NBC Sports Grill & Brew opens at CityWalk (Not too interested personally but I suppose it's pretty notable)