Universal Beijing Resort has announced details for its upcoming theme park, Universal Studios Beijing, revealing the seven highly-themed lands that will be featured when the park opens in 2021. In addition to the lands, Universal Beijing Resort will include a signature Universal CityWalk Beijing entertainment complex and two resort hotels. The lands are: Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Transformers: Metrobase, Minion Land, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood and WaterWorld. The seven lands at Universal Studios Beijing theme park “will bring popular culture’s most compelling stories and characters to life. Each land will contain…
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Jason Bourne is headed to Universal. Universal Orlando has announced The Bourne Stuntacular is set to open at Universal Studios Florida in Spring 2020. Based on the hit spy franchise, the live stunt show will “blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before”. The Bourne Stuntacular will follow the character of Jason Bourne around the globe as sinister characters pursue him. Universal states that the new show will feature “thrilling chase scenes, punishing fistfights, death-defying leaps and danger at every turn”, with the action taking place right in front…
Due to the impact of Typhoon Hagibis, Universal Studios Japan has decided to close the park on October 12 in consideration of the safety of its guests and employees. Guests with tickets purchased for October 12 will be refunded. As of now, the park is scheduled to resume operations on October 13, but could change depending on the impact of the storm. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon Hagibis (19th typhoon) is moving northwards over the Pacific to the south of Japan’s main island. Hagibis, one of the most powerful storms of the year, is on track to hit…
Experience virtual classic monsters like never before in a brand-new experience debuting at CityWalk Hollywood; Universal Monsters Presents: Bride of Frankenstein holoride. Guests will board a 2020 Ford Explorer and “fight off the creatures of the night with Bride of Frankenstein.” According to the website; Holoride is “the company advancing the future of in-vehicle entertainment”, and is partnering with Ford Motor Company and Universal Pictures to create an in-car, virtual reality experience. The experience will be offered for a limited time beginning October 14 through select dates until November 9. The experience is free and will last approximately 10 minutes from…
It’s time to talk Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood! Sydney Newman is joined by Chris Glass and Brian Glenn to talk first impressions and review the event, discussing all 10 houses, 5 scare zones, merchandise, and more! Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast episodes on their app.
Brian interviews Patrick Braillard, Creative Development Show Director at Universal Orlando, to discuss Halloween Horror Nights 29 at Universal Orlando, including the creative process of bringing this year’s event to life. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In addition, you can also follow us on Spotify to listen to podcast episodes on their app.
Florida’s biggest Christian Music festival — Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe — returns on January 24 and 25 for a faith and fun-filled weekend with live music by some of Christian music’s top artists, plus thrilling theme park attractions and entertainment. Fans will enjoy feature performances by TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, Switchfoot, and more. The full talent lineup is available at www.RocktheUniverse.com. Rock the Universe fans will also enjoy autograph sessions with the genre’s top artists and access to the FanZone presented by Coca-Cola, which features more live performances by up-and-coming acts. And, on Sunday morning, guests can wrap up the weekend with a powerful worship…
CityWalk continues to change. Howl at the Moon announced that their venue will be moving to a brand new location in late October/early November, therefore closing the CityWalk location. The new venue will be located at 6356 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. The CityWalk location will continue to operate until the new location opens. No announcement on a replacement has been made at this time.
The darker side of the wizarding world has now cast a shadow over the Wizarding World as the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” premiered at Islands of Adventure. Guests will watch as some of the awe-inspiring moments and creatures, including Dementors, Aragog, Mountain Trolls, Thestrals, and more, inspired by the Harry Potter films come to life on Hogwarts castle through state-of-the-art projection mapping, special effects, lighting and more – making this a “must-see” Wizarding World experience. The show initially debuted in Universal Studios Hollywood earlier this year. Sadly, the Orlando version does not feature the Patronus drones. However, with the…
From now until October 31, guests staying at the Universal Orlando Resort can go further into the Upside Down as Netflix’s “Stranger Things” will be featured as a pop-up experience inside the Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Guests can visit, as well as take photos, inside the iconic Byers’ living room from season one, and fan-favorite ice cream shop Scoops Ahoy. The pop-ups will be open daily from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (hours may vary) on the second floor of Cabana Bay Beach Resort and are exclusive to Universal Orlando hotel guests. Guests must show a room key to gain access…