Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 10, 2025, to February 16, 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. This weekend will feature a concert on Saturday, February 15, with Kool & The Gang and on Sunday, February 16, with Juanes. 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…

Universal Orlando has shared the first look at the new interactive wands that will be sold inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, one of the 5 worlds located in their new theme park, Epic Universe. The wands will be found in Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique in Place Cachée when Universal Epic Universe opens on May 22, 2025. The photo was shared on a Facebook post: Garrick Ollivander may have held that it’s the wand that chooses the wizard… but esteemed artisan wandmaker Cosme Acajor thinks the wizard has some say in the matter. Her unique…

Universal Orlando has released its all-new Universal Epic Universe commercial, which will air this Sunday, February 9, during Super Bowl 59. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1AQgXzd3o The new ad features the worlds of Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Viewers can see the spot right after the game and just before the official trophy ceremony. Epic Universe is set to open on May 22, 2025. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on…

Mardi Gras is back for the 2025 season! The popular event lets guests Laissez les bons temps rouler around Universal Studios Florida for food, beads, music, and fun! Taking place daily through March 30, 2025, this year’s Mardi Gras celebrates 30 Years of the event being held at Universal Orlando, and they are bringing back some old favorites to celebrate the anniversary. The Mardi Gras parade is always a highlight, and this year, it showcases six new floats inspired by New Orleans’ iconic krewes that will join the traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats – such as the iconic, two-story Riverboat and…

The screens for the new Universal Orlando resort entrance signs now display characters from Jurassic World, Harry Potter, DreamWorks, and Transformers. The new digital signs are placed at the resort’s entryways, but currently, only the Turkey Lake Road entrance and the Vineland Road entrance feature the new imagery. Each franchise features 4 characters that blend in one seamless loop. Harry Potter features the titular character twice, along with Ron and Hermoine. Jurassic World features Blue the Velociraptor, a T-Rex, a Pteranodon, and a Triceratops. DreamWorks features Poppy and Viva from Trolls, Po from Kung Fu Panda, and Shrek, Donkey &…

Universal Orlando has given us our first looks at the new wardrobe for How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’s Team Members. The photo was shared on Universal Orlando’s Team Member Instagram; “Some of our Epic Team Members are wearing their world’s wardrobe for the first time! Our local Vikings — also known as our Attractions Operations Team Members — are ready for a day of fun at How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk! Congratulations to our Wardrobe team for reaching this exciting milestone!” https://www.instagram.com/p/DFvczXcyN72/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk is…

Jonathan Green and Sydney Newman discuss everything about Universal Studios Hollywood’s new event – Universal Fan Fest Nights, and talk about the recent sneak peek preview presented last week. You may download this episode directly here.

It has been officially announced that CityWalk Hollywood will be adding the pizzeria, Slice House by Tony Gemignani, in the summer of 2025. The pizzeria will welcome guests to experience award-winning pizza by the 13-time World Pizza Champion in a fast-casual setting. The new restaurant is currently hiring across all positions. “Universal CityWalk is a monumental location for Slice House. To have a restaurant that serves my craft pizza in the heart of one of Southern California’s most popular and exciting entertainment landmarks is a dream come true,” said Founder Tony Gemignani. “We are thrilled to be part of this…

Universal Orlando has released a new ad, “Welcome to the Four Parks of Universal Orlando Resort,” as marketing for Epic Universe begins to ramp up before it officially opens on May 22, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dzM8qo2qYM Touting “A new way to vacation,” the commercial references Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay but primarily focuses on the new theme park, Epic Universe – including glimpses of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Mario Kart in Super Nintendo World, meeting Frankenstein’s monster in Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. The video ends with the text, “Vacations will never…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 3, 2025, to February 9, 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. This weekend will feature a concert on Saturday, February 8, with Joe Jonas performing live. 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 5 & 6…