Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 30, 2024, to October 6, 2024. Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 33 continues this week! The event features 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and one live show – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, which includes discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders, ends on Monday, September 30. The Universal Mega Movie Parade will begin to shift its start time due to the start of Halloween Horror Nights. The parade will start…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be featured at the upcoming Fan Fest Nights, debuting in Spring 2025 – featuring experiences with the Magical Creatures from the Wizarding World. Not much information was shared about what the experiences will entail, but Universal did tease that a Niffler encounter will be featured. Universal Fan Fest Nights will be an all-new, limited-time, after-hours event bringing the worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime to life with immersive experiences, celebratory moments, themed food, and exclusive merchandise. Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Dungeons & Dragons…

Universal Orlando has released a new Jurassic World Gyrosphere popcorn bucket. The Gyrosphere also features a sleeping baby raptor and is available at Universal Orlando for $29.99, which includes one free popcorn fill. The popcorn bucket can be found throughout both parks. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Due to the threat of Hurricane Helene, Universal Orlando has announced more operational changes for the resort. Halloween Horror Nights will be canceled for Thursday, Sept 26. The 2 theme parks will adhere to their original operating hours, with Universal Studios Florida closing at 5 pm and Islands of Adventure closing at 8 pm. CityWalk will close early at 8 pm. Volcano Bay has remained closed since yesterday’s announcement. Universal’s hotels will continue to operate to prioritize the well-being of its guests. Universal anticipates a full reopening of our resort including Halloween Horror Nights on Friday, Sept. 27. If you…

Due to the threat of Hurricane Helene, Universal Orlando has announced operational changes for the resort. Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday, Sept 26, and anticipates the water park will reopen on Friday, Sept 27. The rest of the Resort, as well as Halloween Horror Nights, will continue operations and hours as normal at this time. Universal is monitoring the hurricane’s track and will update if necessary. As much as we love theme parks – safety is always the priority. Whether or not Universal Orlando, or any theme park, remains open should be the last thing to worry about.…

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the Super Silly Fun Land, including Silly Swirly and the wet & dry play areas, for refurbishment. The area will be closed for maintenance through November 27, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024. Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 33 continues this week! The event features 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and one live show – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, which includes discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders, continues through September 30. The Universal Mega Movie Parade will begin to shift its start time due to the start of Halloween Horror Nights. The parade will start at…

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the Jaws portion of the Studio Tour for refurbishment. The area will be closed for maintenance through October 11, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Jonathan Green and Chris Lord reunite to discuss everything about CityWalk Hollywood – from its beginnings and historical significance to Universal Studios Hollywood to its current challenges and what they would like to see in the future. You may download this episode directly here.

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando has announced its concert line-up for 2025’s Rock the Universe, which will be held on January 24-25, 2025. Guests can now purchase tickets for the faith-filled event, featuring headline performances by GRAMMY award-winning singer Brandon Lake, Billboard Christian chart-topper Forrest Frank, and more. Rock the Universe lets fans enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, offers worship experiences, and a chance to enjoy theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of “faith, fun, and fellowship” at Universal Studios Florida. Here’s the full concert lineup for Rock the Universe 2025:…