Author: Brian Glenn

An NBA Store will be opening at CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood. The store will be replacing the recently closed Abercrombie & Fitch location. No other details have been shared by Universal Studios Hollywood at this time. CityWalk is undergoing a significant overhaul, with many locations closing in the past month, along with preparing for the planned security checkpoints changes. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help…

Butterbeer season is back! Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort have announced the return of the popular Butterbeer Season; where fans can indulge in all things Butterbeer in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, starting on Saturday, March 1, and continuing daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025. Butterbeer, a popular treat at Universal Parks, is available in various delicious forms, including cold, frozen, hot, and non-dairy beverages. It can also be found as Butterbeer fudge, potted cream, and ice cream. This year’s celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will introduce an all-new Butterbeer Cream Puff just…

Universal Orlando is introducing new “2nd generation” interactive wand experiences to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter starting March 1. Available in four designs, the all-new collection of wands will give guests an enhanced wand experience that includes several new features, such as illumination effects and haptic vibrations custom to each spell. Housed in an exclusive, unique package marked with a wand burst icon, each wand will include a spell map that outlines spell locations and information on how to use the new wands with Universal Play, available within the Universal Orlando Resort App. By connecting the wand to Universal…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that Elphaba and Glinda from the blockbuster film Wicked will make their West Coast theme park debut as part of Universal Fan Fest Nights. Due to popular demand, an extra night has been added. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will take place on the following dates: April 25-27; May 2-4; May 9-11; and May 15-18, 2025. The Elphaba and Glinda characters, fully adorned in familiar costumes from the film, will greet guests at the theme park’s existing vibrant Wicked-themed photo op, currently situated near the main entrance. The Feature Presentation store will offer…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that the Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction on the Studio Tour will officially close on March 10, 2025. The attraction’s closure comes as Universal is constructing the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, which is set to open in 2026. Inspired by the popular Fast & Furious franchise, Fast & Furious – Supercharged launched in 2015 as the finale of the Studio Tour. Universal states that Supercharged’s closure “will pave the way for an exciting all-new Studio Tour attraction to be announced soon.” Currently, there are no plans for Orlando’s Fast & Furious -…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 24, 2025, to March 2, 2025. Universal Orlando 2025’s Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this weekend! The event will run daily from February 1 through March 30, 2025. Foster the People will perform live in concert on Saturday, March 1. Volcano Bay is currently operating on a seasonal schedule and will only be open 5 days a week and closing for 2 days. The park will be closed on the following dates this week: Feb 24 & 25 If cold weather…

Universal Orlando has reopened Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure after being closed for nearly a year. The attraction unexpectedly closed last April with no specified timeframe and no official reason given for the closure. It recently began testing in January.  Located in Jurassic Park, Pteranodon Flyers is a swinging suspended coaster suitable for children that swings around the Camp Jurassic playground. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards. Looking to book that EPIC Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel…

Universal Orlando has launched the next phase of tickets and vacation packages for guests to visit Universal Epic Universe – opening on May 22, 2025. Starting today, Florida residents can now purchase specially priced three-day tickets that include one day of access to Universal Epic Universe. Florida residents can also purchase Universal Epic Universe inclusive vacation packages like the “Create Your Own Vacation Package” or “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package” to bundle and save. Plus, active duty and retired U.S. military members with an active 2025 Military Freedom Pass can now purchase a 1-Park, 1-Day ticket to Universal…

Universal has revealed more information on Universal Kids Resort – the first-of-its-kind resort specifically designed for families with young children. Set to open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort will feature lands themed around beloved characters including Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Jurassic World, and the Minions. “It’s an amazing opportunity to bring these iconic stories to life for kids and families to experience, interact with and play together,” said Sarah Gibbon, VP & Executive Producer, Universal Creative. “At each point, we considered how we could design a place especially for kids where…

Year-round screams and unmatched horror is set to begin, with tickets now on sale for Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas. Guests can be one of the firsts to experience a new level of immersive terrifying entertainment starting August 14. Universal Horror Unleashed will bring to life a new nightmarish spectacle by the masters of horror at Universal Destinations & Experiences, known for its legacy of fan-favorite terrifying stories and experiences, spanning from films to award-winning theme park seasonal events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXqIjiGLI4 As soon as guests step into the darkened warehouse they will be surrounded by horror like never before, encountering…