Defining Moments of 2013

body.custom-background { background-color: #E6E6DC; background-attachment:fluid; background-repeat:repeat; background-position:center; height:100%;} Defining Moments 2013 was a monumental year for Universal Studios Hollywood. In the span of just twelve months, we’ve seen the closure of three attractions and two stores, the announcement of two...

Hollywood Cantina and Doc Brown’s Chicken Demolished

January 14, 2014 - As of today, Doc Brown’s Chicken and the Hollywood Cantina have both become the stuff of Hollywood history. The two eateries, which took up an odd but beloved section of...

The Hollywood Minute – January 2014 – Jaws, Parking, and Collapsing Bridge

January 12, 2014 - With construction in full swing, here's a look at some of the smaller items making news at Universal this month. 1 » Simpsons prepares for Springfield Many venues around the Simpsons Plaza...

January 11, 2014 Photo Update – Simpsons, Parking, Wizarding World and Despicable Me

January 11, 2014 - What a difference a month makes. In less than thirty days, we've seen the closure of Doc Brown's Chicken/Hollywood Cantina and the rise of construction walls in and around Simpsons...

Grinchmas 2013 Wrap Up

Grinchmas 2013 Christmas time has come and gone - as has the annual Grinchmas celebration here at Universal Studios Hollywood. This year saw another successful event, and was different from past offerings in many ways,...

Doc Brown’s Chicken Has Closed

January 5, 2013 - Doc Brown's Chicken has closed. As the last remaining artifact of Back to the Future: The Ride, Doc Brown's Chicken once served a wide variety of chicken platters. As we...

(003) Inside Universal Podcast – January 5, 2014

January 5, 2014 - In this episode, Jon, Jonathan and Adriana discuss Despicable Me, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the proposed closure of Doc Brown and Cantina. Audio Direct download: January 5, 2014 PodcastiTunes...

Hollywood Cantina Has Closed

January 5, 2013 - The Hollywood Cantina has closed. One of the oldest remaining structures on the Upper Lot, the Hollywood Cantina once served Mexican-inspired cuisine, including burritos, tacos, beans and rice and fajitas...

WaterWorld Changes Operating Companies

January 4, 2014 - Inside Universal has learned that Water Ski Shows Inc, the company that operates Waterworld at Universal Studios Hollywood, will no longer be in charge of the show starting this February....

What’s Hot In Hollywood – A Look at the Who-lidays and into the Who-Year

December 29, 2013 – The New Year is approaching – as are even more changes in the park. After the confetti falls on New Year’s Eve, there’s little time to rest as construction ramps...

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