Welcome back to May’s photo update around CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood! This month we take a look at some of the ongoing construction for Halloween Horror Nights and also the 30th Anniversary celebration for Jurassic Park.

Let’s get started!

Park Update Index

» CityWalk Hollywood
» Special Effects Show/Animal Actors
» Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Construction
» Fast X Cars at Universal Plaza
» Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary
» A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That


CityWalk Hollywood

The Production Central and the Universal Studio Store on CityWalk has been decorated in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park.

A poster for Fast X is now displayed on the Universal Pictures sign.

Bumblebee and Optimus Prime from the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie are located near the Universal Cinema.

Walls are up around the previous Starbucks Coffee location.

A poster for Super Nintendo World is displayed outside of the Tillys store.


Special Effects Show/Animal Actors

Walls are up alongside the Animal Actors and Special Effects Show stages. Demolition has begun at Animal Actors, while a temporary sound barrier has been constructed atop the Special Effects Show stage as well, where you can hear sounds of a coaster and screaming being pumped through the speakers.


Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Construction

Decorative features have been added to the front facade of the house that will run through the Parisian Courtyard.

The house located in the Revenge of the Mummy extended queue is coming together.

The house next to Stage 16 seems to be making steady progress as well.


Fast X Cars at Universal Plaza

Universal Plaza is now open and several cars from the Fast & Furious franchise are on display.


Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

Jurassic Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary! To commemorate, merchandise ranging from apparel to collectibles is being sold at various locations around the park.


A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Various decorations for Grad Bash can be seen throughout the park.

A special edition Super Nintendo World Mario figure has appeared.

Select merchandise from the UNIVRS store can be found for 50% off at the Production Central on the Upper Lot.


That’ll do it for this month’s photo update. As always, we wish you well and thank you for following our continuing coverage of Universal Parks and Resorts.