Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has announced INVASION: Alien Abduction, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “Make contact with horrors from worlds unknown in this haunted house, where a ship full of Grays have torn apart a remote homestead in search of fresh test subjects.” Per an interview with Nerdist, the house has no connection with the 2017 scare zone with the same name. “The reason being is when you do the little gray men or the aliens, it can quickly get humorous. It can quickly get kitsche and cheesy. And we’ve done that type…

Universal Studios Hollywood invited Inside Universal for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, the park’s new roller coaster currently under construction and set to open this summer. During the tour, Universal Creative Vice President Jon Corfino shared that Hollywood Drift is about more than just speed and excitement. It essentially honors the stunt performers and coordinators who shaped the Fast & Furious franchise. “We always kind of look at our tours like, how did they do this?” Corfino explained. “How do they make these great stunts? How do they do that? This was kind of the…

Universal Orlando invites guests to celebrate the 4th of July with special entertainment at Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal CityWalk – including live DJs and bands, stilt walkers, and more. The festivities will kick off in the evening and include a special fireworks & pyrotechnic display in honor of Independence Day. Epic Universe Guests can enjoy a live DJ performing at the Hemisphere Stage from 5 pm to 9 pm, along with Fourth of July-themed stilt walkers and roaming performers appearing throughout Celestial Park beginning at 5 pm. The evening will conclude with a special fireworks display over…

Universal Orlando has announced Cybergoria, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “Awaken thousands of years in the future in this haunted house and brave a cold world driven by machines with a singular goal: to make you live forever, even if it kills you.” Halloween Horror Nights 35 will take place from August 28, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts. Want to join the conversation? Head over to our Forums where fans are discussing the latest Universal news, rumors, and…

Universal Orlando has announced MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “In this haunted house, a defunct zoo is now the deadly domain of warring cannibal factions that have taken their animal instincts to extremes. They’re territorial. They’re hungry. And you’re lunch.” According to an article from CinemaBlend, the house will transport guests to a fictional dystopian world where a tribe of cannibals takes on the traits of zoo animals when hunting their prey. It is being touted as the “bloodiest of this year.” You can read more about the house…

DISCLAIMER: Inside Universal was invited by Universal Destinations & Experiences to experience Universal Kids Resort and Universal Kids Resort Hotel. Most accommodations, meals, and park admission were provided by Universal. All opinions expressed are our own. Universal Kids Resort is unlike any other destination within the Universal family. Located in Frisco, Texas, the resort was designed from the ground up for younger children, combining a theme park and a hotel into a destination aimed squarely at families with children ages 3 to 8. During our visit, we were able to experience both Universal Kids Resort and Universal Kids Resort Hotel…

Universal Studios Hollywood has officially opened its new security screening hubs, introducing a major change to how guests enter the resort. The new system moves security checkpoints to the outer edges of the property, creating a secured perimeter around both Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood. The result is what many guests will recognize as a “Universal Bubble” – once through security, guests can now move freely between CityWalk and the theme park without passing through additional screening checkpoints. For guests arriving from the Frankenstein Parking structure, the Metro shuttle, or walking up the hill, the experience remains largely unchanged.…

Universal Orlando has announced H.R. Bloodengutz presents: Halloween Fright-Tacular, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 35. “Tune into a curated selection of H.R. Bloodengutz’ Halloween favorites in this haunted house complete with ghouls, gore and all the frights that keep you coming back for more.” According to an article from Bloody Disgusting, the house picks up 15 years later from Holidays of Horror‘s conclusion, a haunted house featured in 2011, where H.R. Bloodengutz has been incarcerated in the Carey Penitentiary since. Per Show Director, Ramon Paradoa, Bloodengutz has “finally broken out of prison on Halloween…

As part of Universal Epic Universe’s first anniversary celebration, guests can find a new collection of Lug bags inspired by one of the lands, Celestial Park. The collection includes the Epic Skeeter Mini Bag, a limited-edition design created to commemorate Epic Universe’s one-year anniversary, alongside a Captain Cacao Skeeter Mini Bag and matching Coin Pouch. The compact bag is designed to carry park essentials while remaining lightweight enough for all-day use, with quick-access storage for items such as phones, tickets, and wallets. The bag’s size and features have made it a popular choice among theme park fans looking for an…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from June 22, 2026, to June 28, 2026. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando is featuring limited-time summer experiences inspired by blockbuster films, running now through August 10, 2026. The seasonal offerings will bring a range of character encounters, themed photo opportunities, interactive activations, exclusive merchandise, and new food and beverage options, highlighted by the Spielberg Summer Blockbusters Exhibit, experiences inspired by Jaws and Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the return of the Universal Mega Movie Parade. Volcano Bay Nights continues and will be on Thursday, June 25,…