Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Japan has announced details for their popular Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Surprise Halloween, running for a limited time from Friday, September 6 to November 4. During the day, guests can meet Minions and other popular characters while they enjoy the costumed revelry of “Festa de Parade” and satisfy their sweet tooth as candy rains down from the sky at “Happy Trick or Treat.” In the evening, guests can experience the new “Wonderland Seasons Joy-Halloween”, featuring characters in “Sparkly” Halloween costumes. At Halloween Horror Nights, the streets will be filled with the undead as “the zombie festival of…

After a little bit of a hiatus; Brian, Drew, and Vincent return to discuss the Ghostbusters and Killer Klowns from Outer Space coming to Halloween Horror Nights, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Universal’s EPIC announcement teaser. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast episodes on their app.

Let the hype train commence! Universal Orlando has released the following teaser image, with the tagline “Something EPIC is coming”: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL/status/1155855506638016512?s=20 Universal will be making a major announcement this Thursday, August 1st at 10 am at the Orange County Convention Center. While it is officially unconfirmed, it is believed the announcement is in regards to a new theme park that will be built on the large plot of land that Universal acquired in recent years. With 570 acres, Site B is roughly the same size of their current Resort property; and is expected to have enough room for 1-2 theme…

Universal has announced that Killer Klowns from Outer Space will be featured as a haunted house this year at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yex3a9zf5vg The horror-comedy film was released in 1988 and focuses on a group of alien circus clowns invading Earth to capture and harvest humans. The film has become an 80’s B-Movie cult classic, known for its outrageously goofy horror. Guests will be lured by the sweet smell of cotton candy and ice-cream and find themselves in an otherworldly circus tent where they’ll come face-to-face with the crazed klowns and their sinister, side-splitting antics. As they…

The creators, producers, and directors of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor are introducing the first-ever West Coast-style haunt in the East with the debut of Dark Horizon: Point of No Return; running October 4 – November 2, 2019 in Orlando. “Much like its predecessor on the West Coast, Dark Horizon will deliver death-defying entertainment, blood-curdling haunted houses, immersive bars, and festive fare,” commented Steve Sheldon, EPIC Entertainment Group Managing Partner and Dark Horizon Co-Producer. Dark Horizons  will feature 3 different houses; Vodou, Ghostship, and Murder Island. In addition, the event includes 4 immersive bars, 2 live stages, themed food and…

We’re back with a photo update around the Universal Orlando! With most of Universal’s projects opening this past June, this month’s update will be relatively quiet in comparison to past ones. Most of the major construction is still ongoing at Dockside Inn & Suites and the unannounced Jurassic Park project, while small adjustments and changes have been made elsewhere around the park. Let’s take a look! Park Update Index » Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites » CityWalk » Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure » Jurassic Park Project » Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem » Terminator 2: 3D…

Universal Parks has announced that the popular supernatural comedy, Ghostbusters, is coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando. Released in 1984, Ghostbusters centers around a group of parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Considered one of the most popular and culturally-impactful films, the franchise has expanded with video games, toys, cartoons, sequels, spin-offs, and more. This year, the franchise is celebrating its 35th Anniversary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aosavjDnGaM In each maze, guests will follow in the footsteps of the Ghostbusters – Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston – as they venture through artfully recreated scenes from the film,…

Our new Zoom Lens series presents something a bit different than our usual podcast releases. Each episode of Zoom Lens will offer an in-depth look at attractions, events, lands, and more around the Universal Parks & Resorts. In this episode, we take a look at the history of Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as Universal Orlando. Hosted by Christopher Lord Special Guest Host: Jack of Theme Park History Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast…

Busch Gardens has begun to share some details for this year’s Howl-O-Scream event, which is celebrating 20 years of fear. This year, Howl-O-Scream returns for 22 select nights between September 20 and November 2 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. To celebrate the event’s 20 years of fear, Busch Gardens has teased the return of several icons from past events, including the Trickster, the Death Jockey, the Butcher, the Voodoo Queen, and Dr. Livingsdoom. So far, the event has announced that 2 haunted houses will be returning – Simon’s Slaughterhouse and Black Spot: Bloodshed. For a limited time, tickets are available…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that Jurassic World: The Ride is now open! The 9-month refurbishment transitioned the themeing of Jurassic Park to the hit Jurassic World franchise, modernizing the attraction to match the look of the films – including a new color scheme, and adding several new scenes throughout the attraction. The Jurassic World “mini-land” has debuted new additions little by little over the course of the past month, with Jurassic Outfitters, Jurassic Cafe, and Isla Nu-Bar opening just a few weeks ago. In addition, several new meet & greets opened in the area earlier in the week. You…