Author: Brian Glenn

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 18, 2024, to November 24, 2024. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando begins this Friday, November 22! Guests can celebrate the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked at Universal Orlando! Enjoy exclusive merchandise, limited-time food and beverages, and more – including the new Wicked: The Experience! Volcano Bay is 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: November 18-19 Refurbishments Please keep in…

Universal Orlando has announced that their new Wicked: The Experience will officially open on Saturday, November 16. We were invited this morning to preview Wicked: The Experience before it soft opened to the public. The all-new immersive experience invites guests to enter the breathtaking world of Wicked before the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film hits theaters on November 22. Located inside Universal Studios Florida, guests can “follow the yellow brick road” into the experience. It features rooms dedicated to iconic locations from Wicked, such as Shiz University and the Emerald City. Guests will find costume and prop replicas created by the film’s…

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated its 19th annual “Day of Giving” philanthropic event, with hundreds of employee volunteers participating. Universal Studios Hollywood served as the home base for Operation School Bell, hosting approximately 300 homeless children for a day of theme park fun. The children received an assortment of new clothing and school supplies, from shoes to uniforms and backpacks to books before heading off into the theme park for an afternoon of fun. The “Day of Giving” event is an annual Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to inspire and connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of which are beneficiaries…

Super Nintendo World is joining in on the holiday festivities, as Christmas merchandise has arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. Located in the Lower Lot, just outside the entrance to the land, the merchandise includes sweaters, dolls, ornaments, and much more! For the first time, Hollywood’s Super Nintendo World will welcome guests to celebrate the holidays in the Mushroom Kingdom alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad. A tree adorned with a Super Star topper, festive wreath and two snowmen—one donning a red Mario hat and scarf and the other a green Luigi hat and scarf—will greet guests for a memorable…

Military personnel and their families can purchase the exclusive 2025 Military Freedom Pass, which gives them access to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay every day from November 14, 2024 through December 19, 2025 with limited blockout dates. 2025 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS Military members and their families can enjoy more than a year of theme park thrills with the 2-Park 2025 Military Freedom Pass. Available for $210, Freedom Pass ticketholders will receive park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, where they can experience some of the most innovative theme park…

Guests can now reserve a spot for Universal Orlando’s popular Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2025’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, returning to Universal Studios Florida starting February 1 through March 30, 2025. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes an exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities with a reserved spot aboard a Mardi Gras float to toss beads during the event’s parade. In addition, guests will enjoy a three-course meal on the day of their visit that includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert, and one non-alcoholic beverage. Guests can choose from…

Universal Orlando has released its first teaser commercial for the new theme park, Epic Universe. With the marketing tagline, “You Gotta See This!”, the teaser showcases various families stepping through each of the portals and being transported to one of the worlds they will encounter at the new theme park.You can see the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRkVyz0v2Ng Guests will have the opportunity to explore five immersive worlds at Universal Epic Universe, the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, which is set to open on May 22, 2025. The park will feature attractions based on How to Train Your Dragon -…

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…