Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando Resort has launched a social media sweepstakes to reward two lucky participants with an unforgettable trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To enter, fans must showcase their passion for the Wizarding World by posting a photo on their social media channels of what they’d wear on their visit to the incredibly-immersive lands – whether that’s donning a Hogwarts robe to display their house pride, wearing glasses reminiscent of the famous Boy Wizard himself or letting their creativity flow by creating their very own outfit inspired by beloved characters and environments from the Harry Potter series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNa1oNWmTq4 Universal Orlando…

The Horrah Season is upon us! Brian and Drew talk everything Halloween Horror Nights 29, discussing all 10 houses, 5 scare zones, the shows, as well as offer tips for this year’s event. 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.

Antojitos Mexican Restaurant has opened at CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood! Antojitos features a menu that boasts traditional favorites like signature guacamole, empanadas, and tacos; plus over 150 tequilas, handcrafted cocktails, and draft imports. The restaurant replaces Camacho’s Cantina, which closed last year. Antojitos is an original restaurant from Universal that opened in CityWalk Orlando in 2014 as part of CityWalk’s re-imagining. Sadly, the tableside guacamole, which has become a staple of the Orlando version, is not featured at the Hollywood version. Stay Tuned to Inside Universal for the latest on CityWalk and Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Parks has released the director’s cut of the TV spot for Halloween Horror Nights 2019, which will be used for both coasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAl_OXRzjVs&feature=youtu.be The short film follows a group of friends enjoying a movie night until the biggest names in horror come alive – including the Tethered from Us, the Demodogs from Stranger Things, and Dracula & Wolfman from Universal’s Monsters. An alternate commercial exists solely advertising Ghostbusters, and features Slimer eating popcorn and coming after one of the Watch Party guests. Halloween Horror Nights begins Friday, September 6 in Orlando and on Friday, September 13 in Hollywood. Tickets…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced a new original house that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights – Curse of Pandora’s Box. The original, Greek mythology-inspired maze transports guests into the nightmarish netherworld of Hades. Guests enter the maze inside “Pandora’s Cabinet of Curiosities”.Amid every occultist artifacts and forbidden relics known to man, the bizarre shop houses an all-consuming collection of evil trapped behind glass-encased cabinets, including a giant, ornate box inlaid with human bones and adorned with the silhouette of a mysterious woman clasping her body with skeletal arms. According to Universa’s Press Release: As guests pass…

Universal Orlando has announced that they will be moving the pick-up and drop-off location at the Resort to its own dedicated area in the garages. Beginning Thursday, August 22, guest and team member pick-up/drop-off, as well as rideshare transportation programs such as Uber and Lyft, will be re-located to the 5th floor of the Jurassic Park section of the North parking garage in CityWalk. Vehicles will be able to access this location through a dedicated lane in Universal Orlando’s standard parking garage entrance. Parking fees will not be required. With the increasing popularity of the resort, as well as the…

Chris Lord, Chris Glass, and Sydney Newman are back to discuss the latest happenings around Universal Studios Hollywood; including Pass Member Appreciation Days, the end of Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, wrap up thoughts on Jurassic World, Midsummer Scream’s Halloween Horror Nights panel, 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.

Universal Orlando has announced the dates for next year’s Mardi Gras 2020 event. The event will be taking place nightly from February 1 to April 2. Mardi Gras has become a popular staple at Universal Orlando, featuring a nightly parade and concerts featuring the biggest acts. The concert lineup will be released in the coming months. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for more on Mardi Gras and the Universal Parks & Resorts.

Howl-O-Scream 2019 unearths long-buried icons of the past as well as new nightmares as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrates “20 Years of Fear” with horrifying haunted houses, terrifying scare zones and thrilling rollercoaster rides through the dark. For two demented decades, Howl-O-Scream has been haunting Tampa Bay each fall as the area’s premier Halloween event. To celebrate 20 years, Howl-O-Scream will feature some returning favorites and some new fears. Returning houses include Simon’s Slaughterhouse Motel Hell: Infestation Insomnia: Patients’ Revenge Death Water Bayou: Wrath of the Queen The Black Spot: Bloodshed The Residence will be a new haunt featured at…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Pass Member Appreciation Days, rolling out several special offers for pass members to enjoy for a limited time. All Pass Members are invited to take advantage of these great offers on any visit between August 15 through September 30, 2019. Pass members just need to show their Annual or Season Pass at any participating location to redeem offers. More information can be found here. Some of the offers include: Special Performance of Universal Animal Actors Show Buy One Churro, Get One Free! Buy One All You Can Drink Coca-Cola Freestyle Souvenir cup, Get a 2nd…