Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Murder of Crowz, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Universal only provided a summary of the scare zone’s synopsis: “You’ve foolishly ventured into a massive crow’s nest. Now the fearsome flock will descend upon you and peck your bones clean. ” Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will take place from Sept 5, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year, the event will feature 8 haunted houses, the Terror Tram, scare zones, live entertainment, and of course, the chance to ride some of Universal’s awesome attractions. Stay tuned to Inside…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Luchadores Monstruosos, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. The announcement was made during Midsummer Scream 2024. The zone will be located in the Parisian Courtyard as guests exit the Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America haunted house. https://x.com/insideuniversal/status/1817732230568894806 Universal only provided a summary of the scare zone’s synopsis: “¡Ojo! You’re about to get caught in the middle of a Lucha Libre horror film. Two luchadores are going to the mat against a horde of masked monsters.” Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will take place from Sept 5,…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface will be featured as a haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. The announcement was made by John Murdy, Creative Director/Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood, during the annual Horror Nights panel at Midsummer Scream 2024. The house is an original creation inspired by the entire slasher franchise and will include every version of Leatherface – from the classic 1974 portrayal to Texas Chainsaw 3D. Murdy explained that they’re taking a “Multiverse approach” to the haunted house. https://x.com/insideuniversal/status/1817723826358063503 Halloween Horror Nights 2024 will take place…

UPDATE 10/14/2024: Universal Orlando has pushed back the maintenance dates for Hogwarts Express which is now scheduled to take place from January 28, 2025, until February 1, 2025.  Original story below Universal Orlando has scheduled the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando for a brief refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from November 4, 2024, until November 7, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. 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 EPIC Universal vacation?…

To celebrate the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris, NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is now serving limited-time dishes along with an exclusive cocktail for the commencement of the Summer Games. The items include: Champions’ Sampler – A sharable plate featuring boneless wings, onion rings, BBQ Nachos, Pretzel Bites with Queso and Champ dipping sauces The Torch – A refreshing cocktail crafted with Corazon Blanco Tequila, orange juice, apricot brandy, agave and grenadine Closing Ceremony – Cinnamon sugar shortcake rings served with vanilla ice cream whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup The items will be available until September 8, 2024. Stay…

Universal Parks has announced that the popular Chucky animated popcorn bucket is returning for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. https://x.com/HorrorNights/status/1816866101839474799 The popcorn bucket features glowing and blinking eyes, plus a stitched-up look inspired by Bride of Chucky. Guests can interact with Chucky, who will respond with new phrases. The popcorn bucket will be available during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore for $43.99. In addition, an all-new Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Chucky tumbler will be released. The tumbler features a blood-dripping effect when tilted. It will be available for $27.00 at Halloween Horror…

The Monsters return to Halloween Horror Nights! Universal Parks has announced that Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood will feature the haunted house – Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. The haunted house will be headlined by an all-female assemblage of classic Universal Monsters – The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula’s Daughter, She-Wolf of London and the undead, and mummified Egyptian princess Anck-Su-Namun.  Guests will find themselves in the center of the ultimate battle between two unexpected alliances of classic female Universal Monsters. Fans will encounter Saskia Van Helsing, a new fearless huntress and daughter of revered Abraham Van Helsing – who…

Universal Orlando has announced 2 new original scare zones that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 33 – Duality of Fear and Demon Queens. “As soon as you enter Halloween Horror Nights you must choose a path: the visceral horror of SINIST3R or the unearthly terror of SURR3AL.” “Get caught in an otherworldly hellscape ripped from the darkest corners of your mind, where four merciless queens loyal to SURR3AL rule.” We should expect more information on the context of the zones, as well as the entirety of the event soon. Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place…

Universal Orlando has announced details on 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, including discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders beginning August 15 and continuing through September 30. Some of the awesome offerings Universal Orlando Passholders can enjoy during Passholder Appreciation Days include: Access to Passholder Nights, a fan-favorite event returning for two nights, August 16 and 17, at Universal Studios Florida. Passholders can enjoy select attractions and venues throughout the park during this free, after-hours party, as well as special event offerings like pizza fries at Louie’s Italian Restaurant, character meet and greets, and a Passholder Nights magnet giveaway. Due to the popularity…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 22, 2024, to July 28, 2024. Universal Orlando The Universal Mega Movie Parade has officially opened and will start at 6 pm every day this week. CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular and Hogwarts Always will be running through August 25, 2024. CineSational will start at 9pm nightly, while Hogwarts Always begins at dusk and will run continuously throughout the night before the park closes. Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for an indefinite…