It is official! Antojitos Mexican Restaurant will be replacing Camacho’s Cantina at CityWalk Hollywood. No opening date has been announced. Camacho’s recently closed on Sept 4th after being a part of CityWalk since its inception. Antojitos is an original restaurant from Universal that opened in CityWalk Orlando in 2014 as part of CityWalk’s re-imagining. The restaurant is known for its tableside guacamole, as well as tequila menu. Hollywood continues to rework CityWalk with all-new dining options. This is the 2nd original restaurant to come from Orlando, as Vivo Italian Kitchen recently opened earlier this month. Stay Tuned to Inside Universal…
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Universal has announced that the popular Rock the Universe event will be moving dates in 2019; moving from September to February 1 & 2. The event will feature the same great content – just with new dates. Next year’s event will feature: Friday, Feb. 1 Lecrae Matthew West Colton Dixon Saturday, Feb. 2 Skillet Bethel Music Crowder The full talent lineup will be revealed soon. The move was announced after Universal that A Celebration of Harry Potter will not be taking place in 2019; allowing Rock the Universe to occupy the dates. Universal believes the new dates will be favorable for…
Universal Orlando has sent out a press release announcing that they will not be hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter event in 2019. Per the announcement, “Universal Orlando Resort is working on exciting new experiences for guests to continue to celebrate The Wizarding World next year. These include the all-new thrill ride coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and additional fan experiences that have yet to be announced. While our focus on these fan experiences means we will not be hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter in 2019, we and other Universal theme parks will always…
Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe 2018 – Florida’s biggest Christian music festival – kicks off this weekend at Universal Studios Florida, featuring live performances by the genre’s most compelling talent, along with worship experiences and theme park thrills. Billboard chart-topping band Casting Crowns, the musicians of Jesus Culture and six-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist TobyMac are among the musical talent performing live each evening. Fans will also enjoy autograph sessions with their favorite artists and live performances by up-and-coming talent in the FanZone presented by Coca-Cola. Rock the Universe guests will also have access to a Saturday candle-lighting ceremony, Sunday morning service, and Universal Studios’ attractions.
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.