Author: Brian Glenn

November 30, 2014 – Last Monday, Citywalk Hollywood held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with contestants from The Voice. On hand this year was Carson Daly and the top ten finalists from The Voice which films daily on the Universal front lot in Soundstage 12. Also featured at the event was a humongous 40-foot Christmas tree featuring more than 200,000 LED lights that sync in unison with the Five Towers stage. With a free concert by the finalist on the 5 Towers stage, guests were treated to the appearance of Santa Claus to help countdown the lighting spectacle. Steamers…

Universal Orlando Resort will now offer hot Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

November 13, 2014 – While Universal Studios Hollywood is known primarily for its blockbuster thrills and entertainment, the movie studio and theme park is also known among smaller circles for its far-reaching philanthropic efforts throughout the greater Los Angeles community. Since becoming President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios Hollywood in 1999, Larry Kurzweil has dramatically increased Universal’s philanthropic efforts, bolstering Universal’s in-house Discover A Star Foundation to provide assistance to underserved communities throughout Los Angeles County. Founded in 1993, the Discover A Star Foundation has served the community with grants, volunteer work and donations to support education, homelessness…

Fans of Nickelodeon’s Hit TV Show Can Enjoy Q&A and Autograph Sessions with the Cast, An Exclusive Advanced Screening of the First Two Episodes of Season 3 and More!

Michael Gambon and Robbie Coltrane are some of the special guests to be feature this year!

Celebrate Veterans Day With Eighth Annual In-Park Parade, Flag-Raising Ceremony and More!

November 2, 2014 – Yesterday, E! Entertainment and Universal Studios (both under the NBCUniversal umbrella) hosted a public event on Universal’s front Lot to kick off the advertising campaign for one of studio’s largest monetary franchises to date. Fans and guests were able to meet their favorite cast members from Fast and Furious 7 and be on hand for the debut of the first theatrical trailer for the film. Ludacris, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, and Vin Diesel were all on hand for this exciting public reunion for the famed cast which included three pictures cars on…

Universal Orlando Resort announced the return of the resort’s popular 3rd Day Free Offer for U.S. and Canada residents.

After 15 years, the restaurant will be closing it’s doors to make way for a new yet-to-be-named addition.

Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel Can Also Upgrade with a Stay at the All-New Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort with a Discounted Vacation Package.