Author: Brian Glenn

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…

Universal Orlando has added an additional event date, Monday, October 21, to the Halloween Horror Nights calendar, allowing guests an extra night of HORRAH! Halloween Horror Nights 2019 began September 6 and runs select nights through November 2, 2019. Guests will face 10 elaborately-themed haunted houses, five scare zones filled with menacing scareactors, and live entertainment – including the all-new nighttime lagoon show, “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem.” You can read our review of the event here.

Universal Orlando has announced they will be hosting their inaugural Running Universal weekend. On February 1 & 2, 2020, Universal Orlando’s first-ever Running Universal Epic Character Race 5K and 10K will give runners a first-ever opportunity to race through Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, surrounded by some of the most iconic characters in pop culture. Built on the success of the Running Universal races at Universal Studios Hollywood, runners in this historic race will have the option to run multiple course lengths, including a 5K and a 10K, through two of Universal Orlando’s theme parks. Along with…

SeaWorld has announced that a new family-friendly roller coaster will be opening next spring – Ice Breaker. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will be SeaWorld Orlando’s first launch coaster, featuring four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with 100-degree angle. The roller coaster will send guests along 2,750 feet of bright orange track. Located near the Wild Arctic Attraction, the ride’s theme is reflective of this area with a nod to Ice Breaker’s conservation partner, Alaska SeaLife Center. Primarily dedicated…