Welcome back to our monthly photo update for Universal Studios Hollywood and Citywalk. This month, we take a look at some new construction work being done in preparation for the new Fast and Furious coaster on the Upper Lot and a few other projects around the park. Let’s get started! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » Fast & Furious Coaster Construction » Power Up Cafe » Studio Tour 60th Anniversary » A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Universal Cinema is promoting the new Dreamworks film Kung Fu Panda 4 which was released in…
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Welcome to our first photo update for Universal Studios Hollywood and Citywalk for 2024. This month, we take a look at some new offerings in Citywalk, as well as the continual work being done in preparation for the new Fast and Furious coaster on the Upper Lot, and a few other projects around the park. Let’s get started! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » Fast & Furious Coaster Construction » A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Universal Cinema is promoting the new Dreamworks film Migration which opened in theaters last month. The Uncle…
The Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood have arrived. The park invited us to the park for a special event to check out everything they have to offer this season. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Returning for the season is the Christmas overlay of Hogsmeade Village. The snow-capped shops and restaurants are complimented perfectly with Christmas lights and decorations that feel natural in the setting. The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle The main attraction for the Hogsmeade is the returning favorite “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.” This is…
The annual Knott’s Merry Farm event is back at “America’s First Theme Park ,” Knott’s Berry Farm. With special shows, experiences, and other offerings, there is more than enough here to fill up your day with holiday cheer. Knott’s invited Inside Universal to the farm to check out what they have in store. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Live Entertainment Knott’s Merry Farm’s crown jewel has always been Snoopy’s annual ice skating show featuring all the classic Peanuts characters. This year Snoopy stars in “A Night Before Christmas”. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed in the theater, so we…
Welcome back to our September photo update for Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk. This month we take a look at the final stages of Halloween Horror Nights construction as well as the work being done in preparation for the new Fast and Furious coaster on the Upper Lot and a few other projects around the park. Let’s get started! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » Fast & Furious Coaster Construction » Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Construction » A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Scrims and work walls are down at the old Starbucks…
Inside Universal was invited out by Universal Studios Hollywood to get a behind-the-scenes early peek at some of the haunted houses that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. This is Part 2, where we take a look at Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count. For a sneak peek at Universal Monsters: Unmasked, visit Part 1. For the first time at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Hollywood, the possessed killer doll Chucky will be hosting a purpose-built haunted house. “We never really did a Chucky house,” John Murdy, Creative Director of Universal Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights said. “The reason is,…
Yesterday, Inside Universal was invited out by Universal Studios Hollywood to get a behind-the-scenes early peek at some of the haunted houses that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. In the first of our two-part behind-the-scenes preview, we will take a look at Universal Monsters: Unmasked, featuring the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Phantom of the Opera and the nefarious Dr. Jekyll, including a cameo from Dr. Griffin A.K.A. The Invisible Man. Join us beneath Paris, deep inside the catacombs as we unlock the secrets of Universal’s Monsters: Unmasked. WARNING: There are Spoilers! You’ll enter through a…
Haunt season is creeping up, and, with less than a month before opening night, Knott’s Berry Farm invited us to their special event, “Nightmares Revealed,” to see just what horrors await us when the gates of Scary Farm open on September 21. The Calico Mine Stage was decked out in all sorts of spooky decor as Jeff Tucker took the stage with Leanna Vamp to announce this year’s offerings. Haunted Attractions Knott’s confirmed the Timber Mountain Log Ride will be receiving its fan favorite “Halloween Hootenanny” overlay, and that the Calico Candy Mine Ride would also be returning. Scare…
Welcome back to our August photo update for Universal Studios Hollywood and Citywalk. This month, we take a look at the progress of Halloween Horror Nights construction as well as work being done in preparation for the new Fast and Furious coaster on the Upper Lot. Let’s get started! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » Upper Lot Construction » Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Construction » A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Work is continuing at the old Starbucks location, adjacent to Universal Cinema. Universal is marketing the new film, Five Nights At Freddy’s,…
On Tuesday, Universal invited us to participate in a milkshake tasting event at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Dessert Foundry. On display were the 14 milkshakes Toothsome offers. But these are no ordinary milkshakes. Served in a souvenir mason jar, overflowing with icing, cream, cookies and cake, these picturesque concoctions are like something out of a Willy Wonka fever dream — and as delicious as you’d expect. From a new spin on the classic vanilla shake — Thrilla in Vanilla — to their unique “Confetti” creation, topped off with a large slice of frosted cake, the variety of flavors is sure…