Author: Brian Glenn

To kick off the summer travel season, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort are celebrating with an all-new selection of limited-time cocktails, a new brand partnership and refreshing, handcrafted mocktails. Summerfest Cocktails with SelvaRey Rum In partnership with Bruno Mars’ award-winning SelvaRey Rum, the hotels are offering a destination-specific spin on summer featuring the Royal Sunrise at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Dessert in Italy at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and the Funky Monkey at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Destination-Driven Craft Mocktails For those looking to embrace a healthier option, the mixology teams have…

Universal Orlando has opened this year’s Summer Tribute Store; featuring rooms based on some of Universal Pictures’ iconic films – “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” “JAWS” and “Back to the Future”. The limited-time retail store, located in Universal Studios Florida, transports guests to a 1980s movie theater where favorite scenes from retro summer blockbusters come to life within four incredibly-themed rooms stocked with décor and dedicated merchandise that pay homage to each film: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Step inside Elliott’s childhood bedroom complete with toys, games and other heartfelt belongings and browse an assortment of apparel – including the famous red hoodie –…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced they are holding auditions for Halloween Horror Nights 2022. Auditions will be held on Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18 at the Hilton Universal City. Performers will be asked to do some improvisation and demonstrate scare-abilities. Please come dressed to move. Performance spaces may include one or more of the following: tight spaces, darkness, strobe lighting, and fog effects. Costumes may include one or more of the following: latex/silicone masks, blood effects, oversized costume pieces, and full body creature suits. Some roles may require lifting up to 50 lbs. Current headshot and resume preferred. Those interested can…

Volcano Bay turns 5 today! Universal Orlando’s “water theme park” opened on May 25th, 2017, marking a big milestone for Universal Orlando’s continued growth in the Resort we love today. Spanning 25 acres and featuring 30 attractions, Volcano Bay is a world-class water park. During its first year, the landscaping around the park, while prevalent, hadn’t matured yet; leaving a lot of barren spots. As 5 years have passed, the landscaping around the park has grown, creating a lush environment – so we thought it would be a good idea to compare locations with photos taken in May 2017 to…

Electric Ocean returns to SeaWorld this summer bigger and better than ever before. The summer event features both daytime and nighttime entertainment, eats, and fun for guests of all ages. This year, Electric Ocean’s line-up of activities includes: All New! Ignite 360 – A new way to see the festival’s signature display of fireworks from all around the park with an all-new fireworks show, which features more lights, more lasers, more fountains, and more fireworks than ever before! All New! Rescue Tails: Night Vision– A nocturnal version of our “Rescue Tails” presentations where guests meet incredible rescued animals and learn about…

Universal Orlando has a new offer for guests “to reclaim their summer vacation” as the Resort has a variety of offerings available to help guests plan their getaway. Now through September 30, guests can purchase a four-day park ticket for only $79 per person, per day (on select dates) to visit Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure (one theme park per day). Guests can also stay on-site with a 20 percent savings per night at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – available June 3 through August 13. To book the special offers, UniversalOrlando.com. Universal Orlando Theme Park Ticket and Hotel…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced they are hosting an exclusive Pass Member Park Takeover Event – a special evening just for Pass Members. On Thursday, June 9 from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am,  Guests can enjoy their favorite rides and attractions, character appearances, photo ops, plus the Coca-Cola Party Zone with dueling DJs, an outdoor lounge, and more. Admission is free with an online reservation and space is limited. Pass Members can RSVP starting May 24 at 1:30 pm PST at UniversalPassMember.com In partnership with Coca-Cola, Mel’s Diner will be serving the Chocolate Coca-Cola Float exclusively for Pass Members during the…

Today, Universal Orlando confirmed that Universal’s Superstar Parade will end its run on June 4. Debuting in 2012, the parade features characters from Despicable Me, Nickelodeon’s Dora & Diego and SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Secret Life of Pets. Universal states the parade’s end will make way for “new entertainment experiences”. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced dates for Halloween Horror Nights, taking place on select nights between September 8 through October 31. This year, the event will feature 8 haunted houses, including the recently-announced – Universal Monsters: Legends Collide, the Terror Tram, scare zones, a live show, and of course, the chance to ride some of Universal’s awesome attractions. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Halloween Horror Nights, as well as Universal Parks & Resorts.

The Universal Monsters are back! Universal has announced that this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood will feature an all-new house – Universal Monsters: Legend Collide. Dracula, Wolfman, and The Mummy will come together as Universal transports guests to the 19th century with the trio of monsters seeking one thing: The Amulet of Ra. The Wolf Man believes this ancient relic contains the power to finally lift his dreaded curse, while Dracula and The Mummy have nefarious plans to use it to bring humankind to its knees. With the full moon on the rise and a race against time,…