Author: Brian Glenn

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…

Universal Orlando has announced the dates for next year’s Mardi Gras celebration. The popular event will take place every night from February 3 through April 7 in 2018, spanning 64 nights – making it the longest celebration Universal has held – with the food courtyard open and the parade taking place every night. On select nights, popular acts from yesterday and today will perform live in concert in the Music Plaza Stage. The concert lineup for Mardi Gras 2018 will be revealed in the coming months. Mardi Gras is included in admission to Universal Studios Florida. You can see our coverage of last…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced a new pre-sale offer for Halloween Horror Nights tickets; offering $30 off regular admission the first 2 weekends, along with a choice of 1 bonus gift. Guests have the option to choose one of the following offers as their bonus gift: Early Entry at 4pm, free parking, souvenir cup with free first fill, a Terror Tram front of the line pass, or a limited edition poster. The offer expires July 31st. To purchase a ticket, and to find out more information and restrictions, please visit the ticket offer page here. More information on ticket options,…

Tickets are now on sale for Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe 2017. On Sept. 8 and 9, guests can experience Florida’s biggest Christian music festival at Universal Studios Florida with a variety of ticket options available; including an all-new ticket option offering admission to Universal’s Volcano Bay. Ticket options include 3-Park and 2-Park Rock Your Weekend tickets, 1-night and 2-night event tickets and more. Special Annual Passholder and Group discounts are also available. To view all offers, purchase tickets and learn more about Rock the Universe 2017, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com. This year’s concert line-up features performances by some of Christian music’s most…

Universal Orlando has officially announced that Dragon Challenge will close on Sept 5th to make way for an all-new coaster experience that will take guests “deeper into J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World”. While no specifics have been announced, Universal Orlando promises that it will be one of the “most highly-themed coaster experiences” they’ve created, and ” redefine the category”. As far as Dragon Challenge, the dual inverted coaster attraction is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and is based on the Triwizard Tournament; which was featured heavily in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The popular coaster…