Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced this year’s 2022 Holiday festivities with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” beginning Friday, November 25, 2022 and running daily through Sunday, January 1, 2023. All holiday festivities are included in the price of theme park admission. “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” brings the spirit of the holiday season to the village of Hogsmeade. Guests can enjoy a delicious Hot Butterbeer while enjoying a special holiday a capella performance from the Hogwarts Frog Choir. Activities also include holiday shopping for exclusive items within…

Universal Orlando has announced the return of Universal’s Holiday Tour and The Grinch & Friends Character Breakfast for this year’s Holiday celebration. Running select dates from November 12 through January 1, 2023 – guests can book either or both of the 2 additional festive experiences. Plus, guests can enjoy a spectacular slate of holiday festivities that include special dining, décor, and entertainment across all eight Universal Orlando hotels. Universal’s Holiday Tour On select dates, guests can enjoy a guided tour filled with unique experiences and special access to the beloved holiday entertainment taking place across Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of…

Universal UNIVRS – a new, first-of-its-kind retail destination is now open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. This brick-and-mortar store brings favorite brands from across NBCUniversal to life in a unique shopping destination that leans into the “get it before it’s gone” drop culture shopping mentality. Open in time for Halloween Horror Nights and seasonal holiday celebrations at Universal Studios Hollywood, UNIVRS is open 7 days a week. Tapping into entertainment and fashion tastemakers through their style-driven offerings, merchandise at UNIVRS marries popular brand designs with current fashion silhouettes and trending styles, driven by favorite characters and iconic on-screen moments – such…

To make up for the closure of the Resort due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian, Universal Orlando Resort has added two new Halloween Horror Nights event dates – Tuesday, October 11 and Monday, October 24. Tickets for the additional event dates will go on sale tomorrow and can be purchased at www.universalorlando.com/halloween. The new dates are also valid for Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus, and Ultimate Frequent Fear Passholders. Plus, Universal Orlando is adding extra nights for Premier Passholders to use their Halloween Horror Nights free-admission benefit – Wednesday, October 5, Tuesday, October 11, or Monday, October 24. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights runs select…

Due to the looming threat of Hurricane Ian, Universal Orlando has announced operational changes and closures for Wednesday and Thursday. All 3 parks and CityWalk will be closed fully closed on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29. In addition, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida will also be cancelled Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29. Per Universal, on-site hotels are currently at full capacity and will remain operational to focus on taking care of their on-site guests. Universal anticipates reopening the parks, as well as holding Halloween Horror Nights, on Friday, September 30, depending on the weather…

Universal Orlando Resort has debuted a brand-new street show at Universal Studios Florida – “¡Vamos! – Báilalo”. The show debuts just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, and will continue beyond per Universal. The show’s title translates in English roughly to “Let’s Go and Dance”. The high-energy Latin dance experience features a classic look and modern musical flair as a dozen dancers take to the streets for an energetic 12-minute performance, and is very reminiscent of “In the Heights” with a little “West Side Story” style. The show features a mix of choreographed numbers and audience participation. Some of the artists…

Halloween Horror Nights has returned to Universal Studios Hollywood, and this year truly feels like Hollywood is going all in. “This year, we’re just kind of going mad.” John Murdy, Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights Creative Director, made this comment during our behind-the-scenes previews a couple of weeks ago. Murdy explained, “In 2020, we had a whole event. Some of it was built, and then it was canceled”, and there was a lot of uncertainty going into 2021. 2022’s event is a bit out of character for Hollywood. While there are some familiar franchises returning, like Halloween and the Killer Klowns…

Universal Orlando Resort and DreamWorks Animation is inviting families to show off their best “kitty cat moves” with Gabby from the hit Netflix series, Gabby’s Dollhouse, at a Cat-tastic Dance Party. Families can join series star Laila Lockhart Kraner and enjoy their favorite songs from the DreamWorks Animation show, including “Sprinkle Party” and “Hey, Gabby! while they learn some dance steps along with Gabby and her friends on Saturday, September 24 at Universal Studios Florida. In addition, Universal Orlando Passholders can take home an “a-meow-zing” gift bag during the Dance Party. Passholders can reserve their spot here for one of three dance parties.

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe, is back at Universal Orlando celebrating its 25th year, from January 27-29. Universal has announced this year’s headliners; which kicks off Friday night with performances by GRAMMY-nominated rock band, Skillet, Northern Irish folk-rock worship band, Rend Collective, Dove award-winning band, Bethel Music, and more. The festival continues Saturday night with performances by GRAMMY award-winning singer, Zach Williams, Billboard’s #1 Hot Christian Song artist, Matthew West, and more. For the full weekend lineup, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com. Beyond the main stage performances, Rock the Universe attendees can rejoice in worship experiences throughout the weekend – including a powerful Sunday morning service to wrap up the faith-filled…

The darker side of magic comes to life this fall in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando Resort with the return of Death Eaters and the breathtaking experience “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” beginning September 16 through October 31. The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle is a unique nighttime show that features state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects, lighting and more that brings awe-inspiring moments and creatures from the Harry Potter films to life on the majestic Hogwarts castle. The nighttime show will run select nights from September 16 through October 31 from dusk until park close. Guests will come…