Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 27, 2023, to April 2, 2023. Universal Orlando Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this week, however, the weekend concerts have concluded. Taking place from February 4 through April 16, 2023, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – features a dazzling Mardi Gras parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations, and, on select nights, live concerts. For more information, visit here. Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. Me Ship, The Olive at Islands of Adventure still remains closed. The…

The Betty Boop Store at Islands of Adventure has finally closed to make way for the new UOAP Lounge. The original UOAP Lounge, located in Universal Studios Florida, closed on December 31, 2022. The Lounge was exclusive to Universal’s Annual Passholders and allowed them to manage their AP account, shop exclusive UOAP merch, or just relax. Universal hasn’t announced any information on the new Lounge, including an opening date. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.

To celebrate the announcement of Halloween Horror Nights 32’s dates and tickets, Universal Orlando has dropped new “See You in the Fog” merchandise at select retail locations around the Resort. “See you in the Fog” has been used in the fan community for many years as a pleasantry, essentially meaning “See you around Horror Nights”. The merchandise line includes a glow-in-the-dark T-Shirt ($33), coffee mug ($16),  magnet ($9), trucker hat ($30), and a scented candle – which can be described as a light musky aroma ($26). Guests can find the merchandise at the 5 & Dime in Hollywood at Universal…

Universal Orlando has announced dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, taking place September 1, 2023, through October 31, 2023. Halloween Horror Nights 32 will take place on the following record-breaking 44 nights this fall: September: 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, & 27-30 October: 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, & 31 This year’s event will once again feature 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and live entertainment featuring the top names in horror entertainment. Universal has already announced that Chucky will be featured at this year’s event. We should hear more info about what will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 20, 2023, to March 26, 2023. Universal Orlando Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this week, however, the weekend concerts have concluded. Taking place from February 4 through April 16, 2023, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – features a dazzling Mardi Gras parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations, and, on select nights, live concerts. For more information, visit here. Universal has announced that Volcano Bay will be closed on Monday, March 20, 2023, due to cold weather. Refurbishments Please keep…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” nighttime show will be returning this March, with select dates starting March 25 through August 13, 2023. Illuminating a darker side of the Wizarding World, this spectacular new light projection experience will be a departure from previous “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” and “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.” “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” will bring more intense tones and drama that reflect the Dark creatures and wizards that challenge goodness in the Wizarding World. Per Universal’s website: As darkness falls at Hogwarts castle, Dementors, Death…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from March 13, 2023, to March 19, 2023. Universal Orlando Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this week, however, the weekend concerts have concluded. Taking place from February 4 through April 16, 2023, Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – features a dazzling Mardi Gras parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations, and, on select nights, live concerts. For more information, visit here. Guests can enjoy a special “St. Paddy’s Day” celebration at Pat O’Brien’s on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 from 2 p.m. –…

Universal Orlando has announced that their nighttime show, Universal’s Cinematic Celebration, has officially ended its run. We have closed Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration to make way for a new nighttime show experience that will debut at Universal Studios Florida in the future. Debuting in 2018 in the Universal Studios Lagoon, the show featured films such as Jurassic World, Harry Potter, and characters from DreamWorks and Illumination films; the show seamlessly blends panoramic water screens with pyrotechnics, lasers, projection mapping and more than 120 dancing fountains to bring to life a celebration of Universal parks & films. No other information has been…

On the heels of Universal Parks & Resorts rebranding the company to Universal Destinations & Experiences, Universal Orlando has rolled out new logos for the Resort itself, as well as for the 3 theme parks and CityWalk. The new logos have a much more modern look while retaining the basic concepts of the original logos. Each theme park logo also features a circular/globe-like design, adding a shared visual link. The most notable change is Islands of Adventure’s logo, which has moved on from its iconic 1999 original logo. There is no word as to how the logo change will…

Today, Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, announced they rebranding and will become “Universal Destinations & Experiences”. Universal states the rebrand “better reflects the full breadth of innovative offerings Universal brings to fans around the globe and its intent to continue to expand its business in the future.” The name change also signals how the company is diversifying by bringing Universal branded entertainment, culinary, gaming, and consumer product experiences to life in unique and creative ways for new audiences, in new places, and on new platforms in both the physical and virtual worlds. “Universal Destinations & Experiences…