Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Hollywood is offering an all-new R.I.P. Tour for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The premium experience will feature a private guided tour with trolley access, a gourmet buffet dinner, unlimited Universal Express line privileges and exclusive access to a specially-themed “Stranger Things” lounge. Tickets are available for purchase at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. Each R.I.P. Tour accommodates groups of 12, making it ideal for large parties or smaller mix-in groups. Highlights include: Exclusive “Stranger Things” experience featuring themed photo ops, props from the popular Netflix series and scare-actor make-up demonstrations Unlimited line privileges via Universal Express access to all mazes, Terror Tram and available…

Camacho’s Cantina has closed its doors at CityWalk Hollywood as of September 4th. The restaurant announced the closure on its website and social media channels: After over 20 years in business, Camacho’s Cantina at Universal CityWalk will be closed permanently beginning Tuesday September 4th, 2018. Thank you for being so integral to our longevity over the years, beginning when Universal CityWalk first opened to the public.  It’s another closure as Hollywood continues to rework CityWalk with all-new dining options. Universal has yet to announce what will be replacing Camacho’s. Camacho’s sister restaurants in Mariasol at the Santa Monica Pier and El Paseo…

Universal has revealed a first look at the upcoming Stranger Things maze that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Singapore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbJt9NqN2Wg&feature=youtu.be Each park will feature its very own maze that will give guests the chance to brave the Upside Down and encounter iconic scenes, characters and environments from season one – such as the Byers’ living room adorned with an erratic display of flashing Christmas lights, and Hawkins National Laboratory in the Upside Down. “Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 14 in Hollywood and Orlando, and on Thursday, September 27 in Singapore. Tickets and…

Chris Lord, Chris Glass, and Sydney discuss the final maze announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 2018 – including Halloween 4, Horrors of Blumhouse, and Universal Monsters. In addition, we reflect on the upcoming closure of Jurassic Park: The Ride before its transition to Jurassic World. 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.

In this episode, Drew and Brian welcome Vincent from VincentVision and Joe from Parkscope to discuss the last 2 Halloween Horror Nights house announcements – Horrors of Blumhouse and Scary Tales: Deadly Ever After. We also discuss our hype and anticipations for this year’s event, houses, zones, merchandise, etc. before we answer your questions. Check out Vincent’s YouTube Channel, VincentVision, and make sure to subscribe! You can find Joe on Twitter, and also over at Parkscope.net. Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to the Inside Universal Podcast on iTunes. In…

Universal has released the official TV spot for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will be used for both coasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Enla_uv8Y The TV Spot features the Demogorgon from Stranger Things, the TV/The Beast from Poltergeist, and The Shape a.k.a. Michael Myers from Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Both commercials are the same, save for the archway for each park at the end. or more information about Halloween Horror Nights – including ticket and vacation packages, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. The event starts on September 14.

Universal Orlando has announced today a series of Harry Potter-based events to celebrate the new school year. Beginning September 1, Back to Hogwarts will be able to enjoy several different events inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – including a Back to Hogwarts Social Media Meet-Up. This is a limited, special event and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis; with details to be announced soon. A photo scavenger hunt throughout the Wizarding Worlds will also be taking place, with more details coming at a later date. In addition, group photos and photo meet-ups will be held every Friday…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the final house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights – Universal Monsters. Inspired by Universal’s original classic Monsters – including Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and The Wolf Man – the new maze will feature a contemporary twist on these classic horror icons and will pay homage to each of the Monster’s unique attributes, reimagining them into “terrifying modern-day characters”. The new maze will also feature an original score produced and composed by celebrated musician and guitarist, Slash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZvARkIl0p8&feature=youtu.be Halloween Horror Nights Universal’s Monsters maze is set to include The Wolf Man, The Invisible Man, The Phantom of the Opera,…

Universal Orlando has announced the 10th and final house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 28 – Scary Tales: Deadly Ever After. The house centers around the Wicked Witch, who has corrupted the land of Fairy Tales with an evil spell; where the good guys turn evil, and the villains are even worse. There will be twisted takes on Humpty Dumpty, Rapunzel, and of course, the Land of Oz. This is the 4th time that Scary Tales will be featured as a house at the event. The first Scary Tales debuted in 2001, followed up by a sequel in 2002.…

The Horrors of Blumhouse will be returning to this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, bringing to life in all-new mazes at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 14. Partnering with the creative minds at Blumhouse Productions for the 2nd year in a row, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will each feature a “best-of” compilation maze, including some of the most popular, horrific scenes from the Blumhouse catalog; which will be different for each coast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCjVMI2ai4M&feature=youtu.be At Universal Studios Hollywood, “The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter Two”  will feature the films Unfriended and Truth or Dare. Guests…