Author: Brian Glenn

This episode is all about the Holidays! We discuss the Holiday Season at Universal Orlando, and talk with Lora Sauls, Manager of Entertainment Creative Development and Show Direction for Universal Orlando, about this year’s event. We also interview Tyler Reddick, 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, who was at Universal Orlando to celebrate his victory courtesy of Comcast and talk about how he got into racing and what he was looking forward to experiencing at the Resort. Agenda » 00:30 Intro & Holiday Talk » 16:40 Lora Sauls Interview » 27:10 Locker Changes and Universal Miscellany » 37:36 Tyler Reddick Interview » 45:20…

We’re back with an update around the Universal Orlando. The Holidays are in full swing at Universal; with construction continuing on the major 2019 projects, such as the Harry Potter Coaster, and Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites. Small projects and updates are also happening around the Resort, especially CityWalk. Park Update Index » CityWalk » The Holidays at Universal » Universal’s Endless Summer Resort » Harry Potter Coaster » Passholder Lounge » New Ride Lockers » Central Park/Cinematic Celebration » XFINITY Series Cup Champion Tyler Reddick visits » A Little Bit of this, A Little Bit of…

Universal Studios Hollywood rings in 2019 with EVE, Universal’s own New Year’s celebration, that now includes an all-new Ultimate EVE package, on Monday, December 31, with extended theme park hours to 2:00 a.m. EVE is included in the price of theme park admission and invites guests to spend the day and night enjoying its many popular rides and attractions with a special park-wide party starting at 9:00 p.m., featuring multiple DJs and live music entertainment hubs, that will culminate simultaneously at midnight with a traditional New Year countdown and a spectacular fireworks display. The all-new Ultimate EVE package is a…

Chris Lord, Chris Glass, and Sydney Newman are back for more Universal Studios Hollywood talk; discussing the transition between 2 Holidays, with our final thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights, and what we’re looking forward to this Holiday season at the parks, with Grinchmas and the Wizarding World Holidays. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly herce. 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.

It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit, as Universal starts to put a little “mischief in your merry” this Holiday season. After last year’s new offerings, this year Universal Orlando is focusing on “establishing tradition”; which was a phrase we heard a lot of during our preview of this year’s Holidays at Universal – but there is still plenty of new things to enjoy as well. Last year, the Holiday line-up received a substantial retooling; which saw the addition of the Christmas decorations in both Wizarding Worlds, the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts night show, and a revamped Holiday…

Blue Man Group will once again hold an autism-friendly show on Dec. 8 at Universal Orlando, in partnership with Autism Speaks! The 4th annual collaborative Blue Man Group performance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Blue Man Group Theatre at Universal CityWalk. The autism-friendly show will be suitable for children, adults, and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. Individual tickets are on sale now and are available at a discounted rate of $36 per person* with a portion of ticket proceeds donated to Autism Speaks. “Year after year our cast and crew look forward…

SeaWorld has announced their line-up of events for 2019. New events and expanded favorites will give guests something special to experience every week next year at the park; including an expanded Craft Beer Festival and the all-new Elmo’s Birthday Weekend. Next year’s lineup includes the following exciting, tasty and family-friendly events, all included with an Annual Pass and theme park admission: Three Kings Day Celebration: Daily, Jan. 1 – 6 Families are invited to help commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men during SeaWorld’s Three Kings Day celebration. This festive event brings SeaWorld’s holiday season to an incredible close…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced “Running Universal,” a series of fun runs that kicks off with a Minion–themed 5K on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The inaugural Minion Run, featuring Illumination’s mischievous Minions, invites participants ages five and older (of all experience levels) to wind their way around Universal Studios Hollywood and through parts of Universal Studios’ historic backlot. Starting at Universal Studios front gates, participants will pass through some of the theme park’s attractions and areas. Along the 3.1-mile course, participants will be entertained by some of their favorite Universal Studios Hollywood characters including the Minions as they head toward the…

Universal Orlando Resort has provided a first look at the guest rooms inside its newest and seventh hotel, Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites – set to grand open next summer 2019. From the vibrant color scheme to warm wood tones, guests will step into the free-spirited lifestyle of surf culture at Universal Orlando’s first-ever Value category hotel. Details like a full-sized surfboard, colorful artwork, bright pinstriped rug runners, and tie-dye curtains will be featured inside the rooms. Surfside Inn and Suites will include 750 guest rooms and 2 Bedroom Suites all boasting bright and beachy design elements.…

SeaWorld Orlando seems to have found their niche lately and have found tremendous success with their events, specifically when it comes to food & drink festivals. This year, SeaWorld has decided to take advantage of an otherwise slow period between the Halloween and Christmas season and introduce the new Craft Beer Festival. The SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival features 100+ brews on draft at 18 locations around the park on from breweries across the state of Florida, plus a few domestic and international craft favorites. Local breweries such as Orlando Brewing Company, Crooked Can and Dead Lizard Brewing are featured at this…