Author: Brian Glenn

The celebration returns with Cajun cuisine, authentic New Orleans bands, a fantastic parade and live concerts by some of today’s hottest artists.

What you need to know for this year’s Mardi Gras; from acts, parade times, and more!

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando’s Signature Wine, Food and Music Event Returns in 2015 with Harbor Nights Romantico on February 13.

Transportation Enhancements January 26, 2015 – With the expected attendance increase for Universal Studios Hollywood looming in the not too distant future, the NBCUniversal Evolution Plan is designed to ease traffic congestion within and around the Universal City property by adjusting freeway on-ramps and existing roads. The Universal property is over 100 years old, with many freeways constructed nearly 40 years ago in the Cahuenga Pass to help the traveling public access the San Fernando Valley from Downtown Los Angeles. For any Angelino, the 101 freeway can be home to some of the worst traffic in the area due to…

Universal Orlando reveals the line-up for this year’s Mardi Gras event.

Celebration features access to six Universal CityWalk venues, unlimited gourmet cuisine, six unique party zones and Orlando’s biggest outdoor dance floor!

NBC’s network special will feature an inside look at the wildly popular band, including a special concert fans experienced at Universal Orlando.

November 30, 2014 – Last Monday, Citywalk Hollywood held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with contestants from The Voice. On hand this year was Carson Daly and the top ten finalists from The Voice which films daily on the Universal front lot in Soundstage 12. Also featured at the event was a humongous 40-foot Christmas tree featuring more than 200,000 LED lights that sync in unison with the Five Towers stage. With a free concert by the finalist on the 5 Towers stage, guests were treated to the appearance of Santa Claus to help countdown the lighting spectacle. Steamers…

Universal Orlando Resort will now offer hot Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

November 13, 2014 – While Universal Studios Hollywood is known primarily for its blockbuster thrills and entertainment, the movie studio and theme park is also known among smaller circles for its far-reaching philanthropic efforts throughout the greater Los Angeles community. Since becoming President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Studios Hollywood in 1999, Larry Kurzweil has dramatically increased Universal’s philanthropic efforts, bolstering Universal’s in-house Discover A Star Foundation to provide assistance to underserved communities throughout Los Angeles County. Founded in 1993, the Discover A Star Foundation has served the community with grants, volunteer work and donations to support education, homelessness…