Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 28, 2025, to August 3, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. Additionally, a Toothless photo opportunity will be available. Elphaba and Glinda return for Meet & Greets at Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida from June 23rd to August 10th. To celebrate the upcoming release of Jurassic World: Rebirth, in theaters July 2, Universal…

Universal Orlando has announced 2 of the shows that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 34; “Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay” and “Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey” lagoon show. Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay This once-vibrant circus has festered into an unending nightmare. It’s a sinister spectacle of pyro, aerialists and illusions. Nightmare Fuel has become a staple of Halloween Horror Nights in recent years and is one of the most popular shows in the event’s history. This will be the 4th year Nightmare Fuel will be featured at the event. Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey A ghost story…

Universal Horror Unleashed has unveiled a first look at its new collection of exclusive merchandise, which will be available when the much-anticipated destination opens on August 14, 2025. The brand-new Universal Horror Unleashed retail store will immerse guests in a world of horror, offering exclusive merchandise inspired by Universal’s legacy of horror and featuring four terrifying haunted houses. Fans can shop at the all-new retail location, where a variety of scientific and supernatural artifacts and curiosities surround guests, including apparel, collectibles, jewelry, accessories, and more. “This groundbreaking horror experience demanded an equally bold and immersive retail offering,” said Justin LaFoe,…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the return of its fan-favorite haunted house, Scarecrow, now featuring music composed by Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Slash, coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025. According to Universal Studios Hollywood, the haunted house “puts retribution at the forefront, in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that will be carried out by farmland scarecrows, mute witnesses who have become the guardians of destruction for anyone who crosses their path.” Scarecrow was featured in Hollywood’s 2022 event and has become a staple of Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts.…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 20, 2025, to July 27, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! In celebration of the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, a themed shopping experience will be added to the Lost Continent, near Doc Sugrue’s Desert Kebab House. Additionally, a Toothless photo opportunity will be available. Elphaba and Glinda return for Meet & Greets at Wicked: The Experience at Universal Studios Florida from June 23rd to August 10th. To celebrate the upcoming release of Jurassic World: Rebirth, in theaters July…

Universal Orlando has announced two new street experiences that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34: Mel’s Die-In Zombies and Club Horror. Universal did not share much information, except that more details will be revealed soon. Club Horror is believed to be located in San Francisco and will feature “undead DJs”, while Mel’s Die-In Zombie will be outside of the restaurant in Hollywood (obviously) and feature zombie carhops. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow…

Universal Orlando has announced Mutations: Toxic Twenties, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “In a 1920s neighborhood, a BzzzCon truck with radioactive cargo crashes into a mobster getaway car, sending the city into toxic pandemonium.” It is believed that this will be the scare zone located in New York. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks &…

Universal Orlando has announced The Cat Lady of Crooked Land, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “Travel down a spooky, winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be careful or you’ll be next.” It is believed that this will be the scare zone located in Central Park. The concept is a spin-off of a movie poster featured in the haunted house, Slaughter Sinema 2, which was featured last year. Halloween Horror Nights…

Comcast NBCUniversal and The Franklin Institute have announced Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, a first-of-its-kind immersive and interactive experience that explores the creativity and storytelling behind Universal Destinations & Experiences’ themed entertainment; set to open on February 14, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guests can now sign up for early access to tickets and exclusive updates ahead of the public on-sale date at www.fi.edu. The groundbreaking exhibition spans 18,000 square feet and features eight themed galleries, 25 interactive experiences, and over 100 original artifacts from fan-favorite attractions, including Jurassic World, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters, and more.…

Universal Orlando has announced Masquerade: Dance with Death, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 34. Universal did not share much information outside of a summary of the zone’s synopsis: “You’re invited to a masquerade ball where bloodthirsty vampires lurk behind ornate disguises. When their masks fall, you’ll become their prey.” It is believed this will be the scare zone located in Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights 34 will take place from August 29, 2025, through November 2, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow…