Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen has made its grand debut at Universal Studios Hollywood. Following in the footsteps of sister restaurants in Orlando, Florida, and Beijing, China, Universal Studios Hollywood in California expands the dining offerings available at Citywalk coinciding with its 30th anniversary. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium offers a unique blend of theme park character dining with a full-service dining experience. Universal has created this exclusive steampunk-themed venue for a wide range of visitors who are looking for selective desserts and alcoholic beverages. A full menu of items including salads, soups, burgers, flatbreads and steaks are balanced with…
Author: Chris Lord
A recent addition to Universal CityWalk Hollywood is the all-new, Chick Chick Chicken, a casual dining experience with a variety of hand-breaded chicken dishes near the Universal Studios Store. When greeted at Chick Chick Chicken, the menu is located conveniently above the cashier with 3 main sandwich options: Nashville Hot N’ Spicy, Asian Style, and Classic Fried Chicken sandwiches. Chicken Tenders are available in both classic and spicy options as combo meals. Complimented with a slice of bread and a side option of crinkle-cut fries or coleslaw, all side orders are an additional cost when ordering the chicken sandwich individually. …
With the current state of theme park closures in Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm has lead the way for offering guests to enter their theme park gates and offer a safe environment to enjoy a wide range of food options. The “Taste of Knott’s” food festival is an expansion upon a previous experience called “Taste of Calico” in which only Ghost Town was available to the public along with shops outside the main gate at the Marketplace. Opening Knott’s Berry Farm in this manner offered the private businesses within the Calico area to continue operating very similar to other third-party…
Universal Studios Hollywood has seen tremendous change over the past six years with the support of the County of Los Angeles and the Evolution Plan. As the years fly by, many events go unnoticed or forgotten in a constantly evolving environment such as a theme park. The Inside Universal team has covered much of Universal Studios Hollywood as it has grown throughout the past decade and has continuously compiled our list of the top 10 events of the closing year: 10. Pass Member Appreciation Days For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood supported its Annual Pass community with the…
Universal Studios Hollywood has seen tremendous growth in attendance over the past 10 years; most notably with the popularity of new attractions such as King Kong 360-3D in 2010 and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2016. Universal Studios Hollywood’s growth has always been triggered as a result of increasing tourism within the greater Los Angeles region that resulted in a very tight fit within an area not commonly seen as ideal for theme park development. With the acquisition of the Universal Corporation by parent company Comcast, Universal Parks & Resorts is working harder than ever to create the…
Our new Zoom Lens series presents something a bit different than our usual podcast releases. Each episode of Zoom Lens will offer an in-depth look at attractions, events, lands, and more around the Universal Parks & Resorts. In this first episode, we take a look at the history and making of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. The attraction first opened in Universal Studios Florida in 2012, eventually making its way over to Universal Studios Hollywood with a much more expanded presence. Host: Christopher Lord – Inside Universal Guest Host: Rick Gutierrez – United States of Geekdom Edited by: Bruce Babcock Photos…
Universal Studios Hollywood has seen a record amount of changes over the past seven years; a direct result of increased popularity for theme parks around the world and the impact that Comcast has committed to spending year over year. While Universal fans have always accepted the fact of change within its parks, due to the removal of many classic attractions – there is always a bright future waiting ahead, filled with excitement and curiosity. At Inside Universal, we have compiled a list of our “Top 10” most exciting events that took place at Universal Studios Hollywood for 2018. 10. Animations…
It’s time for March’s photo update around Universal Studios Hollywood! This month will be another short update around the park as not a lot of movement has been made since February’s update. Let’s get started! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » Universal Plaza » Animation Studio Store » DreamWorks Theater » Studio Tour Construction » StarWay Refurbishment » Lower Lot Expansion » Super Silly Fun Land » A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Starting with CityWalk, Saddle Ranch Chop House still sits idle. Nothing has been announced as to what is replacing…
On March 1, the Animation Studio Store at Universal Studios Hollywood officially opened to the public. The newly-built 6,000 sq. ft. store features merchandise from Illumination, DreamWorks, Dr. Seuss, Scooby-Doo, SpongeBob SquarePants and “The Simpsons” and brings the presence of Sanrio and Hello Kitty to the park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06cXUgkQ1c Universal Studios Hollywood was gracious enough to invite us out for an official visit to see the new store and try some of the baked-goods available in-store. Jumping right into the in-store confectionery, guests looking to get their sugar fix will have the option to indulge themselves with goodies that are prepared…
Transportation Enhancements January 26, 2015 – With the expected attendance increase for Universal Studios Hollywood looming in the not too distant future, the NBCUniversal Evolution Plan is designed to ease traffic congestion within and around the Universal City property by adjusting freeway on-ramps and existing roads. The Universal property is over 100 years old, with many freeways constructed nearly 40 years ago in the Cahuenga Pass to help the traveling public access the San Fernando Valley from Downtown Los Angeles. For any Angelino, the 101 freeway can be home to some of the worst traffic in the area due to…