Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood have increased ticket prices starting today. For Universal Orlando; a one-day, single-park admission is now listed as starting at $115, up from $110. A park-to-park one-day ticket starts at $170, up from $165. Over at Universal Studios Hollywood, a one-day ticket starts at $109, up from $105. Both coasts utilize in-demand, tiered pricing so prices do vary depending on the time of year. Visit each official websites to see which ticket and price best suits your needs. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for more on Universal Parks & Resorts.
Author: Brian Glenn
Brian Glenn
Brian may be reached at brian.g@insideuniversal.net - Editor-in-Chief
Universal Studios Hollywood is getting ready for Summer 2018 for the debut of the all-new DreamWorks Theatre presenting the premier attraction, “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest”. Inspired by the popular DreamWorks franchise, Universal says the attraction will take guests on a “thrilling journey that fuses captivating storytelling with state-of-the-art visual effects for a highly engaging experience.” The attraction’s story takes place on the morning of The Emperor’s Great Feast of Heroes, where dragon warrior Po the Panda embarks on a quest to deliver “the rare and precious Liquid of Limitless Power” to the Palace while enlisting guests to join him…
The 2 final dates of the Mardi Gras concerts have been filled, as Jason Derulo and Jessie J have been added to Universal Orlando Resort’s annual event. Jason Derulo will take the stage on Saturday, March 10. Derulo is known for his hits, including “Whatcha Say” and “Talk Dirty”. Jessie J will appear in concert on March 24. The singer is known for her songs “Bang Bang” and “Price Tag”. With the final 2 acts announced, here is the full remaining line-up for the event: Feb. 10 The Beach Boys Feb. 17 Kelsea Ballerini Feb. 18 Andy Grammer Feb. 24 Macklemore…
It’s another year of Universal’s beloved Mardi Gras event, and the event continues to bring its own flair of the Big Easy celebration with concerts, parades, food and more at Universal Studios Florida. If you’ve been before, you know the drill. Zydeco music blasts throughout the park as you make your way through the French Quarter courtyard to try some Cajun cuisine, and maybe even earn some beads along the way. The parade caps off most nights, as guests on the floats encourage you to stand out as they toss beads in your direction. The French Quarter Courtyard still has…
Universal Studios Hollywood is finally getting one of the popular original restaurants from Universal Orlando. Vivo Italian Kitchen is headed to CityWalk, replacing Wolfgang Puck Bistro. The Bistro just closed last week. The official description from Universal Orlando describes Vivo as ” a restaurant that celebrates the beauty of true Italian cuisine, where heirloom family recipes are served up in a sleek, modern setting.” No opening date is available at this time. Stay tuned to Inside Universal as we gather more information on this latest CityWalk news.
From February 3 through April 7, guests will let the good times roll as they experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras bash at Universal Studios Florida. The event will be held for 64 nights – making it the longest celebration Universal has held – with the food courtyard open and the parade taking place every night. Mardi Gras couples unparalleled theme park entertainment with a dazzling parade, authentic New Orleans musicians, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, tons of glittering Mardi Gras beads and live concerts by high-profile artists. We’ve gathered everything you need to know before heading out to the…
The Nighttime Lights have made their way to Orlando, and to cut right to the point – it’s another home run for Universal Orlando. After the well-received Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts that debuted during Universal’s Christmas offerings in 2017, it seemed logical to bring the show over from Universal Studios Hollywood. Combining state-of-the-art projection mapping, spotlights, and fireworks – the Nighttime Lights is aimed directly at Harry Potter fans. The new show centers around the four houses of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw – and features narration from the Sorting Hat. The projections…
There’s been another closure for CityWalk Hollywood, as Wolfgang Puck Bistro has closed for a new eatery. Wolfgang Puck Bistro has also been removed from the list of eateries on the CityWalk official website pretty much confirming its closure. This marks the second closure this week as Scene, which sold sunglasses and eyewear, also closed. No word yet on a replacement for either location. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts. Thanks to SnideRemarksDept for the photo.
Universal Orlando debuted the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle for official previews during a Celebration of Harry Potter this past weekend. Originally debuting at Universal Studios Hollywood last year, the new nighttime show coming to Islands of Adventure is set to debut Jan 31. The new experience uses lighting, fireworks, and projection imagery on the iconic Hogwarts Castle; highlighting the 4 different houses of the popular franchise – Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. The experience will run continuously each evening starting at dusk. We will have our official review after the show officially debuts. “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” is…
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed their Super Bowl 52 commercial; starring famed NFL quarterback, Peyton Manning. In the commercial, Manning becomes “vacation quarterback” to America – coaching families to take their vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s the extended version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbreHZSmqLA&feature=youtu.be The extended version of the spot will air in the NBC pre-game show and a thirty-second version of the commercial will air during the Super Bowl 52. Kick-off for Super Bowl 52 is scheduled for 6:30pm.