Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Horror Unleashed, the first-ever year-round horror experience created by Universal Destinations and Experiences, is now open in the AREA15 District in Las Vegas. Set in an abandoned production warehouse filled with haunting stories and characters, the new experience will take guests on a terrifying journey through four haunted houses, four themed areas with live entertainment, and a selection of food and cocktails. “Today marks an exciting step in our expansion into new markets as we officially welcome guests to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas,” said Page Thompson, President, New Ventures, Universal Destinations and Experiences. “Horror Unleashed will provide unique…

Universal Orlando has announced Volcano Bay Nights will return this Fall, taking place on select nights in September and October. This limited-capacity, separately-ticketed event will allow guests to enjoy some of their favorite water attractions, live entertainment, character meet-and-greets, complimentary island treats, and more. Volcano Bay Nights will occur on the following dates: September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal…

Universal Orlando has announced details on 2025’s Passholder Appreciation Days, including discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders from August 15 to September 30. Some of the awesome offerings Universal Orlando Passholders can enjoy during Passholder Appreciation Days include: Access to Passholder Nights, a fan-favorite event returning for two nights, August 15 and 16, at Universal Studios Florida. Passholders can enjoy select attractions and venues throughout the park during this free, after-hours party, as well as special event offerings, character meet and greets, and a Passholder Nights magnet giveaway. Those in attendance will receive a complimentary Frank the Pug UOAP button…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from August 11, 2025, to August 17, 2025. In Las Vegas, NV, Universal Horror Unleashed will officially open this Thursday, August 14! Guests will be immersed in the horror and get the chance to enter the evils of four terrifying haunted houses: Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scarecrow: The Reaping, and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer – in addition to four fully themed entertainment areas, view live entertainment, and dine on food and drinks. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! This is the last week…

Universal Orlando has announced changes to their Stay and Scream early entry procedures for Halloween Horror Nights 34, now allowing guests to roam and enjoy the theme park before the event starts. This year, guests attending Halloween Horror Nights who have access to Universal Studios Florida – either with a 1-day ticket, a Scream Early ticket, or an annual pass – can arrive at the park starting at 3 PM. Upon arrival, they will receive a wristband at one of the designated check-in locations listed below. Lombard’s Seafood Grill Illumination’s Minion Café Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast+ After that, instead of…

Universal Parks has revealed a first look at the variety of new merchandise collections coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025, featuring this year’s killer line-up – including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Terrifier, Fallout, and more! The Five Nights at Freddy’s collection features collectibles, premium apparel, and accessories, including a bomber jacket, snapback hat, plush character headband, and more, all with “flair and eerie nods” to the legendary Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. From the twisted world of Terrifier, an all-new merch collection based on the highly anticipated haunted house includes a festive holiday sweater, an Art the Clown popcorn bucket, shot glasses,…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the remaining line-up of what guests can expect at Halloween Horror Nights 2025, including the Terror Tram, scare zones, & more! Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Blumhouse, and have guests encounter some of the most iconic villains from Blumhouse’s popular horror franchises over the past 15 years, including The Grabber from The Black Phone, the possessed from Exorcist: The Believer, the diabolical M3GAN, the ruthless killers from The Purge franchise, the terrifying demons from the Insidious chapters, Blissfield Butcher from Freaky and Babyface Killer from Happy Death Day, among others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmkq5h6CuMI “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” stunt show returns to the WaterWorld venue, taking…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Poltergeist, a haunted house inspired by the 1982 cult horror classic that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 2025. Universal shared a summary of the house’s synopsis: “Restless spirits have overrun the infamous house atop a cemetery from the classic film, and they’re drawn to you. You’ll be lured up into the house by the TV’s glowing whisper and cross into another world. Enter a surreal landscape, where your sense of wonder will soon shift to horror as you’re menaced by the rage-fueled Beast. Don’t get lost in the light.” Poltergeist will be a…

Set up for Halloween Horror Nights 34 is heating up as we’re just a little over 3 weeks away from Opening Night. In this update, we take a look around Universal Studios Florida to see what’s been done for scare zone preparation. Park Update Index » The Origins of Horror in Production Central » Mutations: Toxic Twenties in New York » Club Horror in San Francisco » Masquerade: Dance with Death in Hollywood » The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane in Central Park The Origins of Horror in Production Central The entrance of Halloween Horror Nights will set the stage…

Dolores, the tiny Aquilops introduced in Jurassic World: Rebirth, is now meeting guests around Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure. Dolores and her handler will appear throughout the day, usually near the Discovery Center or close to the Raptor Encounter. The dinosaur will respond to guests with blinking eyes and will coo, especially if you scratch under its chin. Per her handler, Dolores was rescued from the island of Île Saint-Hubert, which follows the events of the plot of Jurassic World: Rebirth. Aquilops is a small ceratopsian dinosaur, and yes, they did exist in the Cretaceous period. Despite…