Author: Brian Glenn

Boysenberry fans, rejoice! Knott’s Berry Farm and Yogurtland have teamed up to give fans a new frozen yogurt flavor, Boysenberry Pie! Inspired by Mrs. Cordelia Knott’s award-winning boysenberry pie, the new flavor was crafted alongside Knott’s and arrives in stores nationwide starting Monday, March 18. This year’s Boysenberry Festival runs 31 days, from March 29 through April 28, and features over 75 unique boysenberry-inspired items. Guests visiting Yogurtland can also pick up a coupon good for up to $30 off one admission to Knott’s Berry Farm to redeem online.

In this episode, the Hollywood team are joined by Rick Gutierrez from United States of Geekdom to discuss all the latest around Universal Studios Hollywood – including the newly-announced Dark Arts at Hogwarts night show, Running Universal, the Jurassic World remodel, Annual Price increases and changes, 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 shared more details on the upcoming new attraction – Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, opening this June at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will combine a new level of storytelling and innovative coaster technology with rich environments and sets – including an actual forest with more than 1,200 live trees. It will also give guests the unique opportunity to join Hagrid – one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter films – on a journey to one of the most mysterious places in the wizarding world – the Forbidden Forest. With…

The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. This year’s newly-expanded festival will feature over 75 unique boysenberry-inspired creations crafted by the Knott’s culinary team. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing line up of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that can only be found at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers…

Sid Sheinberg has passed away at the age of 84. We usually don’t write news on passings, but Sheinberg was very instrumental in the modern success of Universal Studios. Sheinberg, along with Lew Wasserman, oversaw Universal’s growth, which saw the company expand its divisions, including the theme parks. Sheinberg was the man who gave famed director, Steven Speilberg, his first job. Under his leadership, we saw the release of some of the most influential, and highest-grossing, films of recent decades, including Jaws, E.T., Back to the Future, and Jurassic Park – all films that were a key part of the…

Universal Studios Hollywood will be holding a “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Premiere Event,” a special experience that offers fans a first look at the new light projection show at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2019. This premium evening event invites guests to be among the very first to experience “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” with exclusive after-hours access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where fans can also explore the shops and experience the land’s signature rides, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff.” The…

We’re back with an update around the Universal Orlando. Demolition and land clearing continues at Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure for the addition of a major new attraction. In addition, work continues on other projects that are set to open this year, including the Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the Today Cafe, and Endless Summer – Surfside Inn & Suites. Park Update Index » Universal’s Endless Summer Resort » Emeril’s Replacement » Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure » Jurassic Park Project » Toon Lagoon » Today Cafe » Mardi Gras 2019 » A Little Bit of this, A Little…

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that their new Sesame Street land will hold its Grand Opening on March 27. The new Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando allows guests to take a walk down the six-acre Sesame Street. Guests can play and learn with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby and all of their furry friends. Take a stroll down Sesame Street and stop by the famous stoop at 123. Explore the inside of Hooper’s Store, then head for big fun at Big Bird’s Nest. Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando will feature an award-winning parade, wet and dry play areas, rides, and an interactive…

Celebrating six decades of being “Florida’s first theme park”, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicked off their 60th Anniversary by sharing first details of their new 2020 project – a new wooden/steel hybrid coaster designed by RMC (Rocky Mountain Construction). In addition to announcing the coaster, a new menu for the 2019 Food & Wine Festival and the launch of the all-new Pin Trading program, and an up-close look at the Tigris roller coaster vehicle were all revealed tonight. “We’re moving quickly to open our ninth roller coaster, Tigris, with a tenth coaster already underway for next year,” said Stewart Clark,…

The Orlando crew is joined by our old friend, Andy aka Hatetofly, to discuss all the recent announcements – including the new Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle nighttime show, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the Today Cafe, and Disney’s recent Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Newsbomb. We also chat it up about this year’s Mardi Gras at Universal, and interview show director of the event, Blake Braswell. 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…