Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has revealed a look at some of the merchandise that will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Inspired by the “Festival of the Deadliest”, much of the merchandise features candles, skulls, bones, bright colors and different ambiances inspired by the overall thematic for the event. Luis Orazi, Senior Designer, is responsible for the main key art and overall look of the artwork. In addition, the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute store will return, located next to Revenge of the Mummy in the New York Area. Also taking inspiration from this year’s theme, the store will be a “crypt”, with lots of skulls…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, as well as the novelty shop Upstart Crow, will be closing by the end of month at Universal CityWalk. Both shops share the same space, and are tentatively set to close on August 31st but may close sooner. Upstart Crow is currently clearing out its entire inventory by offering a clearance sale. A replacement has not been announced. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for continuing coverage on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal Parks has released a sneak peek and a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights commercial entitled “The Mourning After.” Directed by Eli Roth – of Hostel and Cabin Fever fame – “The Mourning After” spot follows a group of friends as they attend an unusual Halloween costume party and unfolds with “a series of suspenseful twists and turns that begs for more.” . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0XQxLcitIM&feature=youtu.be Halloween Horror Nights kicks off at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, September 15.  The commercial begins airing after the Labor Day weekend. Viewers will see a lot of hidden references throughout the…

Universal Studios Hollywood continues to add onto the impressive food line-up at CityWalk Hollywood. Already open, Mini Monster is recognized as one of the most Instagrammed restaurants in Southern California and features a menu of small-batch flavorfully brewed teas and lemonades, served in California glass jars and specially-designed signature light bulbs. The specialty drinks come made to order with warm boba (black tapioca pearls) and whimsical clouds of spun-to-order cotton candy. We originally reported that the former Flame Broiler will now be home to Poke Bar. Universal has confirmed the food venue is set to officially open in late-August. The restaurant will serve…

Drew and Brian get together to discuss the recent announcement of the final year of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure at Halloween Horror Nights. We also discuss the announcement of Saw: The Games of Jigsaw, as well as the final goodbyes to the Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy. Finally, we answer our listener’s questions. Agenda » 00:45 Welcome » 01:41 Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure to End » 20:05 Goodbye to Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy » 24:57 Saw: The Games of Jigsaw Announced » 32:50 Questions » 1:00:40 Goodbye Direct Download and…

Universal Orlando has officially announced that this will be the final year that Bill & Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights. Based off of the two films – which featured Bill S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and “Ted” Theodore Logan (Keanu Reeves) as two slackers who travel through time in a phone booth – the show first debuted at Halloween Horror Nights 2 in 1992 at the Wild West Stage, a.k.a. the future Fear Factor Stage. During its 26 year run, the show would parody the biggest names in movies, TV, music, and everything pop culture of the year. Bill &…

The Hollywood team is back to discuss the recent slew of Horror Nights news, including the big announcement of the Titans of Terror returning for another year of Horror. In addition, we discuss our visits to the recent Halloween/Horror conventions Midsummer Scream and ScareLA. Agenda » 0:48 Welcome » 6:15 Universal Studios Hollywood raises parking prices » 17:15 Midsummer Scream and ScareLA » 42:15 Horror Nights announces Scare Zones, Titans of Terror and Ash v Evil Dead » 58:00 Comcast quarterly earnings & 2028 Olympics coming to Los Angeles Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here.…

We got a quickie for you guys this week! With little Horror Nights news announced so far, we discuss the infamous “Countdown” Sweepstakes announcement and Ash vs Evil Dead, along with the big news that Dragon Challenge will be closing in September to make way for a new Harry Potter attraction. Agenda » 00:48 Welcome » 01:28 Horror Nights Sweepstakes Reveal » 08:50 Ash vs Evil Dead Headed to Horror Nights 27 » 18:08 Volcano Bay Menu Changes » 25:43 Andy’s D23 Thoughts » 32:32 New Harry Potter Coaster replacing Dragon Challenge » 49:29 Outro Direct Download and iTunes…

At today’s ScareLA panel, Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood confirmed that the Titans of Terror will be featured in a maze, as well as this year’s Terror Tram. The Titans of Terror features Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films, Jason Vorhees from the Friday the 13th films, Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare on Elm Street films, and Chucky from the Child’s Play films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYNJtoQHDa0&feature=youtu.be The Titans of Terror maze will be housed in the WaterWorld queue. Universal promises the maze will be an “assault on guests’ sensibilities as they descend into the forbidden realms” of these horror icons. This…

During a panel at Midsummer Scream 2017, John Murdy, Creative Director of Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood, confirmed RIP Tours will be coming to back to Halloween Horror Nights this year. RIP Tours are VIP Experiences available for purchase for guests that want a red-carpet treatment. Last featured in 2014, the experience offered unlimited Front of Line access to all mazes and rides, Private VIP Horror Lounge, that included an exclusive Scare Zone, DJ, drinks and dinner, a VIP guide escort to Terror Tram and several mazes, Valet parking and an exclusive VIP Entrance. Tickets are expected to go on…