Howl-O-Scream is back at Busch Gardens Tampa and is a little bit different this year. Many haunts in Central Florida adjusted to the safety procedures due to the pandemic, with some events getting outright cancelled. This year, Busch Gardens is foregoing the traditional haunted house line-up and now features 10 scare zones located throughout the park. Not to mention, the chance to ride their world-class roller coasters in the darkness of the night. So what did we think of the modified event? The scare zones are obviously the star and are a big improvement compared to other years, especially as…
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Universal Orlando has announced they are extending their Passholder Appreciation Days to October 31st. In addition, they’ve announced an all-new AP-exclusive VIP Tour. The new VIP Thrills Tour offers passholders front of the line access to several rides. Guests will also receive a commemorative lanyard and more. The tour includes: The Incredible Hulk Coaster Revenge of the Mummy Transformers: The Ride 3-D Green Eggs & Ham Café This guided tour was “specifically chosen by the UOAP family”. The Passholder rate starts at $59.99 + tax. You can reserve a tour at the UOAP Lounge or through the VIP call center…
The Habit Burger Grill is coming to CityWalk Hollywood. A new marquee was installed on Saturday. No timeframe has been given for an opening other than “Coming Soon”. Habit Burger Grill features a menu of charbroiled burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries. The burger chain replaces Smashburger, another burger chain that closed in CityWalk earlier this year. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on CityWalk Hollywood and Universal Parks & Resorts.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that they will be closing Universal’s Volcano Bay water park on November 2, 2020. Universal states that this is a seasonal closure and they will look to reopen the park on or around March 1st, 2021. The closure is due to expected lower demand in the cooler winter months, especially as the Resort navigates their way through the pandemic. Universal will use the closure to perform annual maintenance on the water park. This is the 2nd adjustment to Volcano Bay’s operating schedule. Earlier this month, the park began a new park schedule with closures on…
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a new ticket deal for U.S. Residents, as well as extending the popular “Buy a Day, Visit through Dec 24 Free” deal for Florida Residents. “GET 3 DAYS FREE WHEN YOU BUY 2 DAYS” OFFER FOR U.S. RESIDENTS Starting today, U.S. residents can take advantage of an epic offer to plan an epic getaway to Universal Orlando Resort now through next summer. Guests who purchase a 2-Day, 2-Park ticket (as low as $243.99 per adult, one park per day) will receive THREE EXTRA DAYS FREE – giving guests five days of access to Universal Studios…
We are joined by Joe from Touring Plans and Parkscope to discuss Universal Orlando officially announcing the Jurassic World VelociCoaster; talking specifics and thoughts on the coaster details and the concept art. You can find Joe on Twitter at @ParkscopeJoe. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast episodes on their app.
Universal Orlando has officially announced the Jurassic World VelociCoaster; sharing first details and concept art on what will be Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster when it opens at Islands of Adventure in 2021. This “new species of roller coaster” touts a series of intense maneuvers that will send guests catapulting up to 70 mph and more than 150 feet in the air with the swiftest of prehistoric predators. The coaster will feature an original story that expands upon the thrills, dinosaurs, and environments fans have seen on the big screen. Guests will join the original cast of the films…
Universal Orlando has confirmed that the Jurassic World VelociCoaster will officially open Summer 2021. The confirmation was made on the official page of the Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure section of the Universal Orlando website, which has since been removed. While we finally have an opening date and name, other details are still mum. With the name featuring Jurassic World in the title, we know the ride is based on the new films. We also know the ride centers around the velociraptors. What still is unknown is whether or not this means the rest of the Jurassic Park area…
Universal Orlando has confirmed that their Halloween Activities at the Resort, including the operation of 2 haunted houses, will continue to operate on select dates, Sept 26 & 27, and daily from October 3 to November 1. Universal recently conducted a “Testing” weekend for the activities, which we found to be a huge success (and it would seem they felt the same way, too). No official event name has been given, but Universal is encouraging fans to use #TeamHalloween on social media. The Halloween fun will feature 2 haunted houses; Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives and Revenge of the…
Drew & Brian review Universal Orlando’s Halloween Special Event Testing weekend; including the 2 haunted houses – The Bride of Frankenstein Lives! and Revenge of the Tooth Fairy. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast episodes on their app.