Author: Brian Glenn

Brian may be reached at brian.g@insideuniversal.net - Editor-in-Chief

Universal Orlando has revealed their full menu for Halloween Horror Nights 33, featuring all the food, drinks, sweets & treats guests can enjoy inside the event and around CityWalk. A Quiet Place Located in Sting Alley in New York Abbott’s Farm Corn Chowder – creamy stew with shrimp, corn and vegetables $8.99 Millbrook’s Baked Beans – quietly cooked baked beans with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese and a cornbread muffin $8.99 Wooden Board Éclair – spicy dark chocolate pastry cream filled éclair dipped in chocolate ganache with a bloody chocolate plank $6.99 SPECIALTY DRINK Raining Blood – Old Forester bourbon, broVo…

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Universal Orlando has announced the infamous Death Eaters will return this Fall to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida on select dates August 29 through November 3 during Halloween Horror Nights. The live entertainment experience brings guests face-to-face with Lord Voldemort’s most loyal supporters, the ominous Death Eaters, as they lurk through London and into the shadowed streets of Knockturn Alley. These fanatic witches and wizards do not shy away from the practice of the Dark Arts and will challenge guests to join the Dark Lord alongside them.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0P1itKbZ1o Fans can also…

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Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from August 26, 2024, to September 1, 2024. Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 33 begins this week! Premium Scream Night will be held on August 29, offering guests a limited capacity, before the event officially starts on Friday, August 30. Halloween Horror Nights 33 features 10 haunted houses, 5 scarezones, and one live show – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, which includes discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders, begins August 15 and continues…

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Universal Orlando has released its Minion Monsters merchandise line as the Halloween Season approaches. The merchandise features the Minions from Despicable Me dressed as Universal Monsters, such as Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride, the Mummy, and more. The t-shirt ($25) and sweater ($50) are only available in child sizes. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that HORROR-filled Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood. Earn a $25 gift card with any…

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Universal Orlando has released even more Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise, featuring lines inspired by the headlining properties – A Quiet Place, Ghostbusters, and Insidious. The Ghostbusters line offers a wide range of new merchandise including t-shirts, sweaters, pins, lanyards, and more. The Ghostbusters and Slimer Loungfly are available for $85 each. A Quiet Place features a few items, prominently featuring a Death Angel, the alien monsters from the film series. Also available is a small selection of Insidious merchandise, featuring the infamous Lipstick-Face Demon and KeyFace. This year’s Artist Signature Series features Major Sweets. A t-shirt ($30) and candy…

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In Spring 2025, Universal Studios Hollywood will introduce guests to Universal Fan Fest Nights, an all-new interactive and immersive separately ticketed event that brings the most compelling worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime to life. Featuring a slate of all-new, thrilling, and unique fan-favorite experiences, the inaugural Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood will debut these exciting properties with more to be announced soon. Star Trek: This experience is inspired by the Star Trek universe, one of television’s most enduring franchises, which is known for its groundbreaking storytelling that addresses social, political and cultural issues as…

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Universal Orlando has announced they have reimagined their hotel categories with 3 new groupings – designed to make it even easier for guests to choose the hotel that best fits their preferred style and budget. The change comes with the additions of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort opening in 2025 alongside Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s new theme park. Here are the new categories: Signature Collection: offers full-service amenities, distinguished service, exceptional dining, and more. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hard Rock Hotel Loews Royal Pacific Resort Loews Sapphire Falls…

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The medallion has risen! The Universal Studios Florida archway is now decorated for Halloween Horror Nights, which starts next Friday, August 30, 2024. The archway features the headliners of this year – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, A Quiet Place, Insidious: The Further, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that HORROR-filled Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood. Earn a $25 gift card with any package (hotel…

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Universal Orlando has shared new details about Universal Helios Grand Hotel, their spectacular 500-room resort located at the much-anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025. Brought to life by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Helios Grand Hotel is a majestic Mediterranean-inspired escape rising above the “lush gardens and scenic waters of Celestial Park” at Epic Universe, combining sleeping accommodations, entertaining amenities for the whole family to enjoy, dining options, a stunning rooftop bar and the hotel’s very own dedicated entrance to the new theme park. Universal Helios Grand…

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Universal Orlando has released their official Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise, including the official event t-shirt and UOAP-exclusive merchandise, at All Hallows’ Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure. Available for $33 is this year’s official event t-shirt, featuring all 10 houses in a neon punk theme. For Universal Orlando Passholders, they can pick up the UOAP-exclusive Mel’s Die-In merch, featuring a t-shirt, wall art, or pin. A “Horror Lives Here” t-shirt and sweater is also available, featuring some iconic characters from this year’s line-up. Studio Screamers are also returning, with this year’s line-up featuring Batilda, M3GAN, Eddie, Edgar Allen Crow,…

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