Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has announced two new street experiences that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34: Mel’s Die-In Zombies and Club Horror. Universal did not share much information, except that more details will be revealed soon. Club Horror is believed to be located in San Francisco and will feature “undead DJs”, while Mel’s Die-In Zombie will be outside of the restaurant in Hollywood (obviously) and feature zombie carhops. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow…

Universal Orlando has announced Mutations: Toxic Twenties, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “In a 1920s neighborhood, a BzzzCon truck with radioactive cargo crashes into a mobster getaway car, sending the city into toxic pandemonium.” It is believed that this will be the scare zone located in New York. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks &…

Universal Orlando has announced The Cat Lady of Crooked Land, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “Travel down a spooky, winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be careful or you’ll be next.” It is believed that this will be the scare zone located in Central Park. The concept is a spin-off of a movie poster featured in the haunted house, Slaughter Sinema 2, which was featured last year. Halloween Horror Nights…

Comcast NBCUniversal and The Franklin Institute have announced Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, a first-of-its-kind immersive and interactive experience that explores the creativity and storytelling behind Universal Destinations & Experiences’ themed entertainment; set to open on February 14, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guests can now sign up for early access to tickets and exclusive updates ahead of the public on-sale date at www.fi.edu. The groundbreaking exhibition spans 18,000 square feet and features eight themed galleries, 25 interactive experiences, and over 100 original artifacts from fan-favorite attractions, including Jurassic World, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters, and more.…

Universal Orlando has announced Masquerade: Dance with Death, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “You’re invited to a masquerade ball where bloodthirsty vampires lurk behind ornate disguises. When their masks fall, you’ll become their prey.” It is believed this will be the scare zone located in Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow…

After a nearly year‐long refurbishment, the Hemisphere Dancer, Jimmy Buffett’s legendary seaplane, returned to Margaritaville’s Lone Palm Airport Bar at Universal CityWalk. To celebrate its return, Margaritaville held a “Homecoming Celebration” to rechristen the plane. Guests and Parrotheads joined Margaritaville President Dan Leonard and Savannah Buffett, Buffett’s Daughter, who spoke before officially welcoming the plane home. The Hemisphere Dancer is a U.S. Navy Grumman Albatross, initially used for search-and-rescue missions. In 1995, Buffett purchased and restored the plane, giving it its now-famous monicker. The plane infamously became a part of Parrothead lore when, in 1996, it survived Jamaican police gunfire…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 14, 2025, to July 20, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. Additionally, a Toothless photo opportunity will be available. Elphaba and Glinda return for Meet & Greets at Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida from June 23rd to August 10th. To celebrate the upcoming release of Jurassic World: Rebirth, in theaters July…

Universal Orlando has announced The Origins of Horror, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “Enter a decaying conservatory of twisted vines where artists carve tributes to Halloween Horror Nights 34. You’ll encounter monstrous crows, gargoyles, and more.” It is believed this will be the scare zone located at the entrance of the park. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news…

Art the Clown is headed to Halloween Horror Nights, as Universal has announced that a Terrifier haunted house will be featured this year in Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. The Terrifier franchise is a modern cult-favorite horror series known for its extreme gore. Guests will experience an unfathomable level of gore as they try to escape becoming Art the Clown’s next victim. “Terrifier” is a grisly haunted house oozing with a new sense of terror that takes guests into Art the Clown’s gruesome Funhouse, which first appeared in Terrifier 2. Guests will be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, smells…

Universal Orlando has released information and prices for multi-night tickets, including the Frequent Fear Pass, for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can purchase the Rush of Fear Pass, which allows them to visit the first 18 event nights, for $199.99+tax. Adding the Express option will increase the Rush of Fear price to $689.99+tax. The Frequent Fear Pass standard ticket costs $249.99+tax, which allows entry to 30 nights of the event (Excluding most Fridays & Saturdays). Adding Express to the ticket will bump up the price to $839.99+tax. The Frequent Fear Pass Plus standard ticket…