Author: Brian Glenn

Today, Universal announced The Texas Chainsaw Massacre will be featured as a haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood. Inspired by the 1974 iconic slasher film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” the “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes will depict a harrowing and intense experience as guests try to outrun the maniacal Leatherface and his unrelenting chainsaw. Guests will embark on a killer journey through a series of familiar scenes from the film and eventually fall victim to a family of cannibals. From a dilapidated gas station to an eerie, old farmhouse, they will witness unimaginable horrors around every corner,…

SeaWorld Orlando has announced the first details of 2021’s Howl-O-Scream event, unveiling several “horror-ticulture” themed elements along with their descriptions: HAUNTED HOUSE: DEAD VINES Something is stirring among the trees. A shiver runs down your spine as you creep forward, one timid step at a time. Is this jungle alive…or undead? There’s an ominous force at work here, a merciless mistress of ivy and evil. She’s poisoned these woods with an all-consuming appetite for visitors like you. Keep moving and find a way out before it’s too late. You don’t want to end up dead on the vine. SCAREZONES AND…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that NBC Sports Grill & Brew is now open at Universal CityWalk. The restaurant combines the concept of sports-themed dining with state-of-the-art HDTV screens at the iconic destination. Guests can enjoy dining upon converted shuffleboard and foosball tables amid sports-inspired décor, including specially commissioned art pieces and a custom neon NBC peacock logo while they watch their favorite sports on an array of HDTV screens broadcasting continuous, in-depth sports coverage – including the giant media wall located at the restaurant’s front exterior. The NBC Sports Grill & Brew menu, which was curated by Universal Studios…

Universal has announced that the popular Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House, will be featured as a haunted house at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The story follows members of the Crain family who are haunted by long-dormant fears stemming from their time living in the menacing Hill House as children and then forced to face the ghosts of its grisly past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q567a3-iL2c Iconic scenes from the Netflix series will be featured throughout the maze, including the omni-powerful Red Room – the heart of Hill House – and the infamous Hall of Statues, where deceptive powers overtake everyone who…

SeaWorld Orlando has opened a Build-A-Bear Workshop in the park, where guests can make customized stuffed animals to take home. The new experience is located within the park near the flamingo exhibit. The shop will feature exclusive SeaWorld clothing and accessories, including t-shirts and special bear carriers, for sale along with the full experience of choosing, stuffing, and naming their friend! Additional exclusive furry friends and accessories will be added to the store in the coming months.

Universal Orlando has announced that their Holiday celebration will return to the Resort starting November 13; running for 51 days and nights thru January 2, 2022. Specific details about this year’s festivities will be announced at a later day, however, the celebration will span across Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal CityWalk, and the resort hotels. Just in time for the fall and holiday season, Universal Orlando has launched an all-new deal, inviting guests to save 30 percent on a 4-day, 4-night hotel and ticket vacation package. The limited-availability offer must be booked by September 8, for travel…

NBC Olympics will launch “Rings Across America” this week, giving guests at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort an incredible opportunity to get up close and be dazzled by a life-size set of iconic Olympic rings as part of this historic, national tour – which promotes more than 7,000 hours of coverage of the Tokyo Olympic Games that Team USA fans can watch across the networks of NBCUniversal. With less than a month to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the interactive “Rings Across America” exhibit will make its inaugural debut at Universal CityWalk at Universal…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced they will be holding a 4th of July Celebration in the theme park; inviting guests to enjoy musical performances, their favorite rides and attractions, and experience an extravagant fireworks display. The celebration is included with theme park admission. Guests, of course, can enjoy many of the great attractions Universal Studios Hollywood offers – such as the Studio Tour, Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, and Jurassic World: The Ride The fireworks display will be held at 9pm, with viewing areas near Universal Plaza and near Transformers: The Ride 3D. More information is available at…

Universal Orlando has announced that Passholder Appreciation Days will be returning in 2021 – from August 16 thru September 30, 2021. No details have been shared just yet and will be announced at a later time. Passholder Appreciation Days is a celebration of Universal’s Passholders, where they are given extra perks and benefits – including dedicated entrances and lines, exclusive menu items and merchandise, and extra savings. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Jack is back! The iconic demented clown is returning for Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida. The event returns this fall for its much-anticipated 30th year on select nights beginning on September 3 through October 31. Featuring the tagline, “Never Go Alone” – guests will face 10 terrifying haunted houses, five twisted scare zones, and two outrageous live shows based on some of the biggest names in horror and pop culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NydItymsDxw Universal is teasing that Jack’s return to Halloween Horror Nights 2021 will feature the clown “invading every corner of this year’s event with unsuspecting “Jack Attacks”…