Author: Brian Glenn

It’s time for another round of some Horrah goodness. 2022’s season brings some high expectations as it almost feels like an event 3 years in the making. We’ve had events that celebrate the past, celebrate 80s nostalgia, celebrate the Walking Dead, but we’ve never had a year celebrate the most obvious of all themes – Halloween. Universal leaned in hard with that angle to much success. After all, this year is the 31st event; and you’ll find the number 31 referenced throughout the park. Besides that, the park is filled with vintage iconography and visuals – including pumpkins, witches, black…

Last week, Inside Universal was invited out by Universal Studios Hollywood to get a behind-the-scenes early peek at some of the haunted houses that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. In the second part of our two-part behind-the-scenes preview, we will take a look at Universal Monsters: Legends Collide. You can check out Part 1, where we cover The Horrors of Blumhouse, featuring the films, Freaky and The Black Phone. Be warned! There will be minor spoilers ahead. This is the 4th year in a row John Murdy, Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights Creative Director, has taken on the…

Last week, Inside Universal was invited out by Universal Studios Hollywood to get a behind-the-scenes early peek at some of the haunted houses that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. In the first of our two-part behind-the-scenes preview, we will take a look at The Horrors of Blumhouse, featuring the films, Freaky and The Black Phone. Be warned! There will be minor spoilers ahead. Led by John Murdy, Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights Creative Director, he highlighted the relationship that Universal has had with Blumhouse Productions and Jason Blum, founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions – spanning close to…

Universal Orlando has shared some of the food and drinks guests can come to enjoy at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, which begins this Friday, September 2. This year’s menu was created by Universal Orlando’s award-winning executive chefs and culinary team and delivers the most expansive selection in Halloween Horror Nights history; and also includes a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Halloween Horror Nights staples like Pizza Fries, Twisted Taters are, of course, returning. Menu items include: Major Sweets Ice Cream Sandwich (inspired by “Sweet Revenge” scare zone): Candy-corn sugar cookies filled with sweet corn ice cream (vegetarian) Maggot Covered…

The curse returns! After an almost 9-month closure, Revenge of the Mummy has begun technical rehearsals with the general public, better known as “Soft Opening”. For those unfamiliar, a “Soft Opening” is essentially a technical rehearsal of a new attraction or a final release candidate test for the ride. All the major components are operational but some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to the grand opening. “Soft Openings” are never promised. There is no guarantee the ride will be open. The ride might only open for a period of time, all day, or not at all depending on…

More Lil Boo merchandise has been released, as the popular “Lil” pumpkin now gets his own souvenir sipper cup for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The collectible is available at the All Hallows’ Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure for $18. If the cup isn’t enough Lil Boo for you, Universal has also released new scented candles for this haunt season – including a “Lil Boo” candle (which smells like Pumpkin Pie). The other 2 candles available are “Every day is Halloween”, which smells like Pumpkin and Cloves; and “Dia de los Muertos”, which smells floral. The candles are also…

SeaWorld has revealed its last Howl-O-Scream details, revealing the full lineup as the 2022 event features more haunted houses, more scare zones, more coasters, and “more unexpected frights than the Inaugural Fear”.   Guests at Howl-O-Scream will be immersed in terror as they hear every bloodcurdling shriek and feel every spine-tingling terror upon entering any of the houses at this year’s haunt. They may encounter Scratch, a siren with a thirst for blood as they race to escape her clutches in the All-New “Blood Beckoning” or they may find themselves a permanent part of a ship crew, driven mad by…

“Thrills are on the rise” That’s what Busch Gardens Tampa is teasing, along with the hashtag teaser #NewThrillBGT. Rumors and speculation say that the ride is a S&S Screamin’ Swing attraction but nothing has been confirmed by Busch Gardens at this time. To celebrate the tease, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has launched an exclusive offer for the 2023 Fun Card. Guests who take advantage of this incredible deal get unlimited admission through 2023, with the rest of 2022 included for free. To purchase a 2023 Fun Card and experience all of the breathtaking thrills and attractions in 2023, guests can…

First, it was Japan, then Orlando; but now it’s Hollywood’s turn! “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will be open during Halloween Horror Nights 2022, inviting guests to come face-to-face with Death Eaters, a group of Voldemort’s most devoted followers. The Death Eaters will roam the village, looking to find others willing to show loyalty to the Dark Lord’s cause. Guests can also experience some of their favorite attractions, including “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff.” Halloween Horror Nights will take place on select nights from Sept 8 through Oct 31, 2022. You can find…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the final details for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022, revealing all the houses, zones, and shows guests can experience at the event, taking place on select nights from Sept 8 thru October 31, 2022. HOUSES In addition to the 4 previously announced houses of Universal Monsters: Legends Collide, Halloween, Horrors of Blumhouse, and The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare – this year’s event will feature 4 more houses: MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures. “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” features the legend of La Llorona who comes to life…