Author: Brian Glenn

Jurassic World: The Ride has closed at Universal Studios Hollywood for another round of additional maintenance. While no timeframe has been given to the extent or length of the refurbishment, it is believed that the finale – featuring the Indominus Rex and the T-Rex – will be enhanced, bringing to life a more thrilling battle before the drop. It is unknown at this time if there will be alterations to other portions of the ride. In short, the recent downtimes haven’t been due to any issues with the ride, but tweaking some aspects of the attraction to better guests’ enjoyment.…

Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have launched a brand new Brand Campaign, “Let Yourself Woah,” featuring comedians Kenan Thompson and Arturo Castro. “Let Yourself Woah” is a reminder for families and friends to let go and live in the moment. Across the Universal parks on both coasts, guests will scream together, laugh until they cry and enjoy outrageously-awesome experiences with those they care most about. You can check out each version below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Sd9cNETzk&feature=emb_title https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiwfxpOn_xw&feature=emb_title According to the Universal Press Release: Because it’s easy to get wrapped up in the daily responsibilities of work, school, family or the ongoing…

Mardi Gras returns to Universal Orlando, celebrating 25 years of parades and partying at Universal Studios Florida. The event has become one of the most popular events at Universal, and even around Central Florida (trailing behind the behemoth that is Horror Nights) and has become a great time to visit Universal. We continue to echo our thoughts of previous reviews: Mardi Gras is a must-do, especially if one of your favorite musical acts comes to town. To celebrate 25 years, a lot of love and focus was spent on the parade. The floats this year look better than ever. This…

NBCUniversal has announced the slate of new show panels, celebrity appearances, and interactive activations at Peacock Live!, its first-ever two-day fan festival taking place March 28-29, 2020 at Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition to 2-Day tickets currently available, fans can now purchase 1-Day General Admission adult tickets starting at $99 at www.PeacockLive.com. Plus, fans who purchase their tickets before Sunday, February 16 are eligible for pre-mailed custom credentials, offering an expedited arrival experience at the event. Peacock Live! ticketholders will receive general admission entry to Universal Studios Hollywood, including exclusive after-hours park after dark access, offering a great value for the ultimate NBCUniversal insider…

Universal Orlando held the first Running Universal event as the inaugural Epic Character Race 5K and 10K was held over the weekend. Thousands of runners took part in the race, running through the empty roads of the Universal Orlando resort, with the opportunity to meet different characters stationed throughout the course. The finish line was set-up in the backstage areas near the Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon attraction. While we didn’t run the race, we were part of the crowd at the finish line at Saturday’s soggy 5K race; but the rain did not slow the runners down,…

UPDATE – 2/18/2020 Universal Studios Hollywood has confirmed that The Walking Dead Attraction will close on March 4. From a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson – “After many years of thrilling guests, ‘The Walking Dead’ attraction will close on March 4. The area, now referred to as Pets Place, has been reimagined to accommodate the arrival of the new ride, ‘The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’ We look forward to the return of ‘The Walking Dead’ as a focal point in our slate of Halloween Horror Nights mazes this fall.” It would appear that even though The Walking Dead…

As we approached Busch Gardens Tampa for the behind-the-walls construction tour of the upcoming Iron Gwazi, we couldn’t help but notice the newly-formed, intimidating lift hill in the sky, seemingly dwarfing the neighboring Sheikra. The skyline at Busch Gardens has certainly changed for the better. Iron Gwazi, which is set to open Spring 2020, is easily one of the most anticipated attractions of the year – not only in Central Florida but nationwide; and the team at Busch Gardens is fully aware of the hype. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), Iron Gwazi will be North America’s tallest hybrid coaster…

Mardi Gras starts Saturday, and Universal Orlando is getting ready to celebrate 25 years of letting the good times roll! On Wednesday, Universal invited Inside Universal for a sneak peek of this year’s event – previewing some of the new floats for this year’s parade, along with food, drink, and merchandise. The Mardi Gras event has evolved over the past several years for the better and has emerged as one of the must-do events in Orlando. Universal has expanded well beyond relying on the draw of its musical headliners and offers a much more well-rounded affair. The parade now features…

Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, is set to return in 2021 –  running from Jan 29-30, 2021 at Universal Studios Florida. During the event, guests can enjoy a faith and fun-filled weekend at Universal Studios Florida with live music plus thrilling theme park attractions and entertainment. Rock the Universe guests also have access to a Saturday candle-lighting ceremony in the heart of Universal Studios Florida and Sunday morning worship service. 2020’s event just concluded this past weekend, featuring performances from Chris Tomlin, Switchfoot, TobyMac, and more. More information is expected to be released later this…

SeaWorld Orlando is in the midst of construction of their new roller coaster, Ice Breaker and invited Inside Universal to come to check out the progress. Ice Breaker will be SeaWorld Orlando’s first launch coaster, featuring four launches, both backward and forward, and a 93-foot tall spike with a 100-degree angle. Guests will first launch up the spike, then launch forward halfway up the top hat, before coming back all the way up the 93-foot spike one last time before taking off at 52 mph over the top hat and into the tight turns and banks of the attraction -…