Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando is celebrating “Love is Universal” for Pride Month this June with merchandise, themed food & drink, and more. Debuting in 2019, “Love is Universal” is a line of pride merchandise celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Now – the slogan has become a Universal celebration of Pride during June. Through August, 100% of the profits of the Love is Universal merchandise collection will be donated to local non-profit organizations that support and engage the LGBTQIA+ community. Guests can find Pride-inspired food and beverage items throughout Universal Orlando Resort: Pride Roll – $11.00 Cowfish sweet rice filled with strawberry compote, vanilla cheesecake lemon…

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando has announced that Rock the Universe will be held on January 24-25, 2025. Rock the Universe lets fans enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, offers worship experiences, and a chance to enjoy theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of “faith, fun, and fellowship” at Universal Studios Florida. More information, including tickets and vacation packages, will be available later this year. To learn more about the event, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 3, 2024, to June 9, 2024. Universal Orlando DreamWorks Land has officially soft opened! A soft opening is a technical rehearsal where all the major components are operational but some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to the grand opening. Operating hours can vary, and an opening is not guaranteed until the area officially opens. DreamWorks Land officially opens on June 14, 2024. Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for an…

Universal Orlando has announced that guests can experience Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights before it officially opens with limited capacity and shorter wait times at an exclusive Premium Scream Night event on Thursday, August 29. Tickets for this experience go on sale on Thursday, June 6. For the first time in the event’s history, Premium Scream Night guests will be among the first to face this year’s slate of all-new frights – with 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, and outrageous live entertainment. Ticketholders will also enjoy: Everything fans love about the world’s premier Halloween event in a more intimate experience –…

Universal Orlando will host “Love is Universal” Nights at the Red Coconut Club on Thursdays and Fridays throughout June. Featuring exclusive drinks, merchandise, a DJ, and live entertainment, Red Coconut Club will be open Thursdays from 5p to 12a, and Fridays from 5p to 1a. Debuting in 2019, “Love is Universal” is a line of pride merchandise celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Now through August 31, 2024, 100% of profits from the Love is Universal Collection will be donated to local non-profit organizations that support and engage the LGBTQ+ community. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and…

Universal Orlando has announced they will open the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando this June. Replacing the Universal Legacy Store, the all-new interactive experience allows guests to get an up-close look at the new theme park ahead of its opening in 2025. Guests will have the chance to check out a massive model offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire park, highlighting many of the attractions and experiences coming to the new theme park.  Guests will also be able to see exciting elements of the model come to life via augmented reality on compatible mobile devices,…

The Summer season is here, and Universal Orlando has opened their 2024 Summer Tribute Store; featuring merchandise from Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Jaws and Shrek . This year’s limited-time store is inspired by a 1980s-themed retail space celebrating these beloved classics – transporting guests to “The Tribute Store Plaza”. Guests will discover new merchandise, various photo opportunities, and countless Easter eggs inspired by familiar characters and moments from each film. Upon entering the Tribute Store Plaza, guests will first walk into the Mega Video Rental store, which features merchandise from Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from May 27, 2024, to June 2, 2024. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando has extended “Butterbeer Season”, an event offering fans and guests a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, through June 2, 2024. Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for an indefinite period. No reopening timeframe has been given at this time. Universal Studios Hollywood The Studio Tour is celebrating its 60th Anniversary! The Tour will…

Universal Orlando has announced Triplets of Terror, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the 6th original house announcement, concluding a week of reveals. Here is the official synopsis from Universal: “You’re invited to the Barmy triplets’ birthday bash. But beware, they celebrate by recreating their family’s murders. Prepare for a gory gathering.” 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 entertainment featuring the top names in horror entertainment. Single-night tickets…

Universal Orlando has announced Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the 5th original house announcement we’ve gotten in the past week, and just like the other houses – Universal only provided a summary of the house’s synopsis: “With La Muerte as your guide, you’ll be begging for piedad from these three terrifying legends: Tlahuelpuchi, La Lechuza and El Silbón.” Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America was featured as a haunted house last year at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can check out a video below.…