Universal has announced that Stephen King’s The Shining will be coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time, bringing one of the greatest horror/suspense films to life. Based on the 1980 film – directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film sees Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) deal with a deadly case of writer’s block while staying with his family in The Overlook Hotel – which has its own tragic history of murder and madness, bearing witness to caretaker Jack Torrance’s spiraling descent into insanity. The film is widely known for some of…
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In our somewhat re-debut episode – Chris, Tyler and Jonathan discuss all the latest news of CityWalk, the Starway Escalator, the Potter Nighttime Show; as well as Tyler’s construction tour of Knott’s Soak City. Agenda » Welcome 00:48 » Social Media coverage 2:00 » CityWalk update 7:05 » Universal Studios Hollwood Construction update 10:25 » Costco Annual Pass 30:00 » Knott’s Soak City 35:30 » Can theme parks make attractions that are not IP based? 47:12 » Blocked or Unblocked? 58:15 » Listener questions 1:05:31 Direct Download and iTunes You may download this episode directly here. You may also subscribe to…
Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle”, which is set to start June 23 at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. As we originally reported in January, the new nighttime show will feature lights and music as projections are cast upon the iconic Hogwarts castle that showcases the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. From the Press Release: “The colorful state-of-the-art light display and special effects projection, designed to dance across the stunning Hogwarts castle, will be accompanied by a special musical arrangement created by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams based on…
The new innovative wristband aims to help enhance the fun and make a day at the water park hassle-free.
Shrek 4-D is set to close on August 13th, Inside Universal has learned. Initially reported by Park Journey on Twitter, the 4-D attraction based on the hit Dreamworks franchise will be closing after a 14-year run. Shrek 4-D opened in 2003, replacing the Rugrats Magic Adventure 3-D attraction, and has several clones located in Universal Parks around the world – including Universal Orlando. As of now, this closure is set for Hollywood’s version only. Inside Universal sources have said that Shrek 4-D may be replaced with another hit Dreamworks franchise – Kung Fu Panda. This would be the first attraction…
Happily Ever After debuted on Friday, May 12 a day after Wishes ended 14-year run.
The new 600-room hotel opens August 1, 2018.
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A weekend full of Star Wars fans, costumes, and all the Star Wars news you can ever imagine!
Universal plans to celebrate the Holidays at the Wizarding World with an all-new nighttime show, as well as introducing a new Christmas parade at Universal Studios.