Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 1, 2024, to July 7, 2024. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando invites guests to celebrate the Fourth of July with special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk. 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 6th – Y2K…

The Margaritaville Lone Palm Airport bar, located in CityWalk Orlando, has removed the iconic seaplane, the Hemisphere Dancer, for refurbishment. Per Margaritaville, the plane will return next year after its refurbishment. Despite the plane’s removal, The Lone Palm Airport bar will continue to operate as normal. https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vKQ2GMdXf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The Hemisphere Dancer was singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s personal seaplane. 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…

Universal Orlando has released special “Preview” merchandise for their latest house announcement – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Guests can pick up the t-shirt and heat-reactive mug at the 5 & Dime in Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida, or the All Hallows’ Boutique at Islands of Adventure. The t-shirt is available for $33+tax, while the hat is listed for $30+tax. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will transport fans of the film franchise to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting…

Ghostbusters is coming back to Halloween Horror Nights! Universal Parks has announced that Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood will feature a haunted house based on the film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will transport fans of the film franchise to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting discovery of an old relic that has set free the vengeful spirit of Garraka, who threatens to freeze everyone to death, Ghostbusters new and old must…

Universal Orlando has announced dates for 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days – taking place from August 15 through September 30, 2024. In addition, Passholder Nights returns for two nights on August 16 and 17. Per Universal, Reservations for Passholder Nights will open July 24 after 11 am. No other details have been shared just yet and will be announced at a later time. Passholder Appreciation Days is a celebration of Universal’s Passholders, where they are given extra perks and benefits – including dedicated entrances and lines, exclusive menu items and merchandise, and extra savings. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all…

Universal Orlando invites guests to celebrate the Fourth of July with special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk, including live DJs and bands, stilt walkers, and more. The festivities will kick off in the evening and include a special pyrotechnic display in honor of Independence Day. Universal Studios Florida Festivities At Universal Studios Florida, July 4 entertainment kicks off at 6:15 p.m. at the Music Plaza Stage and the party doesn’t stop until the park closes. Entertainment at the Music Plaza Stage will include a live DJ and meet and greets with fan-favorite characters and roaming patriotic stiltwalkers. At…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Universal only provided a summary of the house’s synopsis: “You can try to flee the clutches of the rider El Charro, the devil dog El Cadejo and the boogeyman El Cucuy, but you can’t escape La Muerte.” Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America is a sequel to last year’s hit house, Monstrous: The Monsters of Latin America. The characters will also be returning from the 2022’s scarezone, El Pueblo del Terror. Halloween Horror…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 24, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Universal Orlando DreamWorks Land is now open. 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. June 28th – 80s Night featuring Rock On! June 29th – 90s Night featuring Rexine Refurbishments Please keep in…

Universal Orlando will host the “Sounds of Summer” series in CityWalk Orlando with live music starting June 28, featuring different genres each weekend. https://x.com/insideuniversal/status/1803865191475798501 All performances will be held at the Waterfront Stage, with set times at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. June 28th – 80s Night featuring Rock On! June 29th – 90s Night featuring Rexine July 6th – Y2K Night featuring Audio Exchange July 12th – Country Music Night featuring Country Airwaves July 13th – Broadway Music Night featuring Project Broadway July 20th – Motown Music Night featuring Universal City Tones Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced they’ll be expanding their Studio Tour 60th Anniversary Celebration offerings with new photo-ops and experiences starting June 22. All-new photo ops will be set up inside the Universal Plaza, including the iconic DeLorean time machine from the Back to the Future films. Other photo ops include riding a bicycle with E.T., Six Points, and the Ice Tunnel. Woody and Winnie Woodpecker will also return for a limited time at Universal Plaza for meet & greet photos. Guests can also now scan these special “Here Back Then” QR Codes and get videos about attractions or experiences…