Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 27, 2023, to December 4, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. Minion Land – which includes Villain-Con Minion…

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 20, 2023, to November 26, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando start Friday, November 17, and will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this…

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for their festive holiday celebrations with the 2023 Holidays just around the corner and Universal has shared a look at some of the food, drink, and merch available for this year. Guests can purchase an array of culinary treats and comfort foods, created exclusively by the theme park’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash. “Grinchmas” will serve up such Who-bilation favorites as Who-ville Spiral Croissant, Dumpit to Crumpit Treat, Who-bilicious Cinnamon Roll, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie and the Grinch Heart Lemonade. Comfort foods and themed holiday fare available throughout the theme park,…

Universal Orlando has announced that reservations are now open for the returning Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2024’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which returns to Universal Studios Florida from February 3 through April 7, 2024. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience gives guests the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s vibrant parade. The experience also includes a three-course meal at one of four participating restaurants – The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Finnegan’s…

Universal Orlando is honoring active duty and retired military members with a selection of exclusive offers, including the “2024 Military Freedom Pass”, which gives military personnel and their families access to Universal’s theme parks every day from November 16, 2023, through December 20, 2024, with limited blockout dates, special vacation packages and discounts at Universal Orlando hotels. “2024 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS” Members of the military and their families can enjoy more than a year of theme park thrills with the 2-Park 2024 Military Freedom Pass. Available for $210.00, Freedom Pass ticketholders will receive park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 13, 2023, to November 19, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando start Friday, November 17, and will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. Minion…

This year’s 2023 Holidays Tribute Store has opened at Universal Studios Florida, featuring 3 different Holiday-themed rooms inspired by Harry Potter, Grinchmas, and Earl The Squirrel. The Tribute Store returns to the Hollywood area of the park after having the Horror Nights Tribute Store located in its original home in New York. The theme for the 2023 Tribute Store is a postal service, more specifically, “Studio Shipping and Post” – where all the magic happens behind the scenes. The first room is inspired by the Owl Post from the Harry Potter franchise and features the new “Christmas in Hogwarts” merchandise…

Universal Studios Hollywood has walled off the extended queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in preparation for relocating the attraction’s rental lockers to a new area. Congestion has been an issue around the lockers, which are located at the attraction’s entrance – especially during the busier seasons. Orlando’s version had similar issues and relocated their lockers in 2020 which helped alleviate the bottlenecks. There is no timeframe for the project. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.

Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood are celebrating the upcoming release of DreamWorks Animations’ new film, Trolls Band Together – in theaters on Friday, November 17 – with limited-time experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy. Beginning this week, guests across both coasts can “get happy” with these special offerings inspired by the new film and popular Trolls characters: Trolls-Themed Beverages: Guests can indulge in an assortment of all-new “fantastamazing” beverages themed to favorite Trolls characters at Mel’s Diner in Universal Studios Hollywood and Schwab’s Pharmacy at Universal Studios Florida, including: Tiny Diamond Shake (featured at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood) –…

During the holiday season, Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights and miles of beautiful garland for Knott’s Merry Farm. New for guests this year, Knott’s melodrama company presents a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The Bird Cage Theatre will also present the heartwarming Knott’s version of O. Henry’s classic tale of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi, 1885. Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls throughout Ghost Town. The Wilderness…