Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 23, 2025, to June 29, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise. Universal Orlando is celebrating “Love is Universal” for Pride Month this June with merchandise, themed food & drink, and more. Love is Universal Nights returns to the Red Coconut Club, running each Thursday,…

Universal Orlando has announced Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the house’s synopsis: “In this Old West town, all hell is breaking loose. Red-hot lava demons are trying to possess everyone, melting everything in their path.” Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters were originally featured as one of the B-movie horror films in Slaughter Sinema 2 during Halloween Horror Nights 33. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Vi2VZfI90 Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November…

Universal has shared more information on their new Las Vegas experience, Universal Horror Unleashed, including details on bringing the Universal Monsters to life when the year-round experience opens on August 14. The cinematic legends have broken free from the silver screen to stalk unwitting victims in the Universal Monsters haunted house, resurrecting the most legendary monsters of all time. Guests will pass through the crumbling mausoleum of famed monster hunter Van Helsing and into the cursed domains of creatures that defined the genre. From the shadowy halls of Castle Dracula, to the sandy tombs guarded by The Mummy, to the…

Universal Orlando has scheduled Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in October 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from October 6, 2025, until October 31, 2025. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. Universal usually schedules maintenance for its water rides during the cooler months, especially as attendance is softer. 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…

UPDATE: August 28, 2025 The dates for the refurbishment have changed, now taking place from November 10, 2025, until November 20, 2025. Original story below Universal Orlando has scheduled Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in November 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from November 3, 2025, until November 16, 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…

UPDATE: The refurbishment dates have changed, with the attraction now closed from August 20 until Sept 3, 2025.  Original Article Below Universal Orlando has scheduled Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment in August 2025. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from August 20, 2025, until August 29, 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…

UPDATE 6/23/2025 Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall’s refurbishment has been extended until June 27. The attraction is now set to reopen on June 28. Original Story Below. Universal Orlando has scheduled Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment and will be closed this week. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from June 16, 2025, until June 20, 2025, with its reopening tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 21. 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 &…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 16, 2025, to June 22, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Guests can join in the celebration of Jaws’s 50th anniversary by visiting the village of Amity, which will take over the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida. This celebration will feature limited-time food, drinks, and merchandise. Universal Orlando is celebrating “Love is Universal” for Pride Month this June with merchandise, themed food & drink, and more. Love is Universal Nights returns to the Red Coconut Club, running each Thursday,…

Jason Voorhees is coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood! Fittingly announced on Friday the 13th, the new haunted house is inspired by the iconic horror franchise. “Jason Universe” will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims. Around every corner, fans will be inundated with infamous killer moments from Jason’s heinous homicidal career as he taunts and stalks his…

Universal Studios Hollywood has shared more details on the upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, including giving us our first-look at the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle was revealed kicked off a media preview of the new Mega Movie Summer event. Debuting in 2026, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster and will debut as the fastest roller coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio at a staggering 72 MPH. The roller coaster will feature groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles, the coaster will rocket guests up to…