Author: Brian Glenn

Peacock has released the official trailer for Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks, a new 3-part docuseries premiering Monday, September 29. The docuseries pulls back the curtain on Universal Orlando Resort’s groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, taking viewers on a behind-the-scenes ride as engineers, costume and production designers, choreographers, performers, and an array of creative executives race to the finish line to deliver the theme park of the future.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5r99eX8zG4 Exclusive interviews include Donna Langley (Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios), Steven Spielberg (legendary filmmaker and Universal Destinations and Experiences Creative Consultant), Kathleen Kennedy (E.T., Jurassic Park),…

The horror season is upon us! Halloween Horror Nights 2025 is set to begin Thursday, Sept 4 at Universal Studios Hollywood. For those who have visited the event in the past, you know what to expect. For those who haven’t, get ready for some unforgettable horrific encounters… Universal Studios Hollywood’s haunted houses are known for their incredible make-up, costuming, and set design. Halloween Horror Nights 2025 features 8 haunted houses, 4 scarezones, the Terror Tram, and two shows – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. Universal will be keeping most of its popular attractions open…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 1, 2025, to September 7, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 continues! This year’s event features 10 haunted houses, headlined by Fallout, Jason Universe, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks. In addition, guests will come face-to-face with a collection of eerie scare zones and street experiences, shows, and so much more. Volcano Bay Nights returns, running Friday nights from September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark…

Universal Orlando has scheduled the Hogwarts Express for a brief refurbishment in September. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from September 15, 2025, until September 19, 2025. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

The horror season is upon us! Halloween Horror Nights 34 is set to begin Friday, August 29th at Universal Studios Florida. For those who have visited the event in the past, you know what to expect. For those who haven’t, get ready for some unforgettable, horrific encounters… Universal Orlando’s haunted houses are known for their incredible make-up, costuming, and set design. These houses are incredibly detailed, and some have facades so massive, so detailed, you start to question if it’s an actual location. Horror Nights 34 features 10 haunted houses, 4 scarezones, street experiences, and two shows – as well…

The medallion has risen! The Universal Studios Florida archway is now decorated for Halloween Horror Nights 34, which starts Friday, August 29, 2025. The archway features the headliners of this year: Fallout, Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Terrifier, and Jason Universe. The medallion features this year’s focus on gothic overtones and uses the stained glass as the backdrop. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that HORROR-filled Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help…

IT’S DUFFTOBER SZN! It’s officially Halloween Time as Dufftoberfest has returned to Springfield at Universal Studios Florida. The popular seasonal Märzen, brewed by the Florida Beer Company, has returned just in time for Halloween Horror Nights. Dufftoberfest has become a fan favorite since its debut in 2015. The beer is available on draft at Moe’s Tavern and the Duff Brewery Beer Garden, and is a limited-time offering. Dufftoberfest remains the only seasonal beer offered under the Duff Beer brand at Universal Parks. The beer is expected to be released soon at Universal Studios Hollywood Stay tuned to Inside Universal for…

Demolition continues on Hollywood Rip Rockit, as the signage of the attraction has been removed, and one of the coaster’s notable elements is no more. The sign for the attraction was recently removed, but that’s all that seems to be gone from the entrance area. Meanwhile, the Treble Clef element in New York is all but gone. The coaster, which opened in 2009, was designed by the German manufacturer Maurer Söhne and was known for its vertical lift and allowing guests to choose their music while riding. Per Universal, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s closure will make way for a new…

Universal Orlando has revealed their full menu for Halloween Horror Nights 34, featuring all the food, drinks, sweets & treats guests can enjoy inside the event and around the Resort. Cursed Carnival Located in New York Death by Cheesestick – Giant hand breaded mozzarella cheese stick with spicy marinara sauce $10.99 Freakishly Long Corndog – Footlong Nathan’s hotdog, hand-dipped, fried and topped with jalapeño ranch and crispy bacon bits $12.49 Beverages Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.75 Tripping Animals Brewing Co Fresh Fangs Sour Ale – $14.00 Xül Beer Co. PB&J Mixtape – $14.00 The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane Located…

Halloween Horror Nights 34 is set to kick off this Friday at Universal Studios Florida, but eager fans who can’t wait for the fog were able to get a first look at three of this year’s original houses by reserving a Unmasking the Horror tour. The Unmasking the Horror Tour is a VIP tour that offers guests a lights-on, behind-the-scenes look at select Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses. This year, the 3-house tour lets guests learn more about Hatchet & Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead, and Grave of Flesh. Since we are avid fans of Horror Nights,…