Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Japan has officially announced that Donkey Kong Country in Super Nintendo World will open on December 11, 2024. In a Nintendo Direct live stream, Shigeru Miyamoto – creator of Mario and Donkey Kong – gave a sneak peek around the new expansion, showcasing many of the land’s features The headline attraction is “Mine-Cart Madness”. Guests will help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong on their adventure to protect the “Golden Banana” from the Tiki tribe by hopping into a mine cart and careen through the jungle on this first-of-its-kind family coaster. Utilizing an unprecedented ride system and a unique…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 11, 2024, to November 17, 2024. Universal Orlando The Universal Mega Movie Parade will run until Nov 14 before concluding for the Holiday Season. It is expected to return next year. This year’s garage sale will take place from November 16th to 18th. Annual Passholders will get early access starting November 16 from 7 am – Noon. (Valid Annual or Seasonal Pass, and photo ID required.) Guests can celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked at Universal Orlando! Enjoy exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and…

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that its annual garage sale is returning. This year’s garage sale will take place from November 16th to 18th. Annual Passholders will get early access starting November 16 from 7 am – Noon. (Valid Annual or Seasonal Pass, and photo ID required.) The garage sale features merchandise from the parks that are available at an extremely discounted price. The entrance will be located on the ground floor of the Universal Orlando Team Member Parking Garage. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 4, 2024, to November 10, 2024. Universal Orlando Volcano Bay is on a seasonal schedule, and will only be open 5 days a week, closing for 2 days. The following dates are the closed dates this week: November 4-5 Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. The Amazing Adventure of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure is closed for refurbishment. The attraction is expected to reopen on November 7, 2024. Me Ship, The Olive at Islands of Adventure is closed for refurbishment. The…

As the 33rd season of Halloween Horror Nights approaches its conclusion, we figured it would be fun to reflect on some of our favorite Easter Eggs & Secrets from this year’s event. The Art & Design team loves to hide messages for fans to discover. Sometimes these are nods to beloved characters like HHNBear, or they may simply be playful winks to the audience. Here are some of the references, easter eggs, and secrets that can be found around the event. The Snails In recent years, the set team has decided to add some fun by hiding a small animal…

Universal has shared more details on what will be featured at their new year-round Vegas haunted attraction, Universal Horror Unleashed – announcing it will feature haunted houses based on Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Exorcist: Believer, and Scarecrow: The Reaping. The new concept will be located at AREA15 in Las Vegas and is Universal’s first permanent attraction, set to open in 2025. For decades, Universal’s masters of horror have created some of the world’s most frightening films and events. Now guests can experience it all in a year-round fully immersive horror experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PsW4PK9hMw Surrounding the houses are four…

Universal Orlando has shared more details for their upcoming Holiday season – beginning Friday, November 22, and running daily through Tuesday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. See below for an overview of all the excitement and merriment taking over Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season:…

Universal Orlando has shared the first glimpses at some of the Universal Monsters that will come to life in the all-new Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attraction at Dark Universe, one of the five immersive worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025. The groundbreaking ride will feature 14 of “the most ambitious and life-like animated figures ever created”, each depicting one of the legendary Monsters being billed by Universal Orlando as their “most terrifying attraction yet”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoJT_mrn1E Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will take guests deep into the catacombs of Frankenstein Manor, where Dr. Victoria Frankenstein – the great-great-granddaughter of the infamous…

After an almost 5-year absence, the Green Eggs & Ham sign has returned to the cafe. The sign was removed sometime in 2019 before the restaurant reopened with the revamped, and more popular, tater tot menu. Universal has spent the last couple of years refreshing everything around the park as they prepare for Epic Universe’s opening in May 2025. 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 plan…

Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating the upcoming release of Wicked with all-new experiences and exclusive merchandise inspired by the film. The Feature Presentation store within the theme park has reopened, showcasing designs inspired by the film and offering a variety of new merchandise, including shirts, candles, dolls, drinkware, and more. Additionally, the UNIVRS store at Universal CityWalk Hollywood is also selling Wicked merchandise. Over at Hollywood & Dine, a Wicked-inspired menu is now available – with options including the Bewitching Bacon Burger, the Drizzmatic Corn Dog, and the Ozmopolitan. Feature Presentation will showcase props from the film and feature a…