Author: Brian Glenn

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Scare zone setup is underway at Universal Studios Florida as the park gets ready for Halloween Horror Nights 33 as the first “themed” elements for a scare zone were installed in Central Park. Swamp of the Undead props now has appeared throughout Central Park, featuring an assortment of wooden docks, plants, “sunken” canoes, and corrugated metals. Lighting has been installed on towers and at ground level, suggesting that there will be a lot of backlit props and fences during the event. Most other setups, which started last week, have been truss towers,…

Universal Orlando has announced that Nightmare Fuel will return to Halloween Horror Nights with an all-new original show – Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus. This is the 4th year that Nightmare Fuel will be featured at the event. Universal only provided a brief summary of the show’s synopsis: “Step right up to a dark circus, a new nightmare that carries with it a sinister curse. It’s a thrilling spectacle of pyro and aerialists.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place from August 30, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year’s event will feature 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and live…

Universal Orlando Resort has launched an incredible new ticket deal exclusive for Florida residents that provides access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for an unlimited number of days now through December 18, 2024. Available now for just $199 plus tax, the “Florida Unlimited Days Ticket” gives Florida residents the opportunity to enjoy a multitude of thrills and excitement across both theme parks again and again and again. Guests can visit any and every day to experience Universal’s theme parks, including the destination’s newest additions like DreamWorks Land – a vibrant themed environment inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved characters…

Universal Orlando has announced Swamp of the Undead, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the second scare zone announcement for this year’s event. Universal plans on releasing more information on scare zones & entertainment throughout the week. Universal only provided a brief summary of the zone’s synopsis: “In backwaters Louisiana, you’re about to be swamped by zombies borne from the bodies of trespassers killed and dumped in a nearby bog.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place from August 30, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year’s event will feature…

Universal Orlando has scheduled the Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from January 6, 2025, until January 23, 2025. 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? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from January 24, 2025, until March 15, 2025. 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? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Me-Ship, The Olive at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from October 21, 2024, until December 4, 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? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Universal Orlando has announced Torture Faire, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the first scare zone announcement for this year’s event, with Universal teasing more will be announced throughout the week. Universal only provided a brief summary of the zone’s synopsis: “Come one, come all, to the Renaissance faire. Brave the gloriously gory medieval torture devices ‘til you’re put out of your misery.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place from August 30, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year’s event will feature 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 15, 2024, to July 21, 2024. Universal Orlando The Universal Mega Movie Parade is performing under a technical rehearsal. The parade starts at 6 pm every day this week. CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular and Hogwarts Always have also debuted and will be running on select nights through August 25, 2024. The “Sounds of Summer” series starts in CityWalk Orlando with live music this weekend. All performances will be held at the Waterfront Stage, with set times at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. July 20th -…

In a surprising turn of events, Universal Orlando has confirmed that all three Frequent Fear Pass options with Express for Halloween Horror Nights 33 have sold out. Per Universal: Due to high demand, the Halloween Horror Nights Unlimited Frequent Fear Pass with Express, Frequent Fear Plus with Express, and the Frequent Fear Pass with Express are currently sold out. Other Frequent Fear products are still available, as well as tickets to the Premium Scream Night, single-night event tickets, single-night Express Passes, and other event upgrades.   Visit universalorlando.com/halloween for more information and to purchase tickets. It is unclear whether Universal plans to…