Author: Brian Glenn

Due to the threat of Hurricane Helene, Universal Orlando has announced operational changes for the resort. Volcano Bay will be closed on Thursday, Sept 26, and anticipates the water park will reopen on Friday, Sept 27. The rest of the Resort, as well as Halloween Horror Nights, will continue operations and hours as normal at this time. Universal is monitoring the hurricane’s track and will update if necessary. As much as we love theme parks – safety is always the priority. Whether or not Universal Orlando, or any theme park, remains open should be the last thing to worry about.…

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the Super Silly Fun Land, including Silly Swirly and the wet & dry play areas, for refurbishment. The area will be closed for maintenance through November 27, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. 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 your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 23, 2024, to September 29, 2024. Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 33 continues this week! The event features 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and one live show – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, which includes discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders, continues through September 30. The Universal Mega Movie Parade will begin to shift its start time due to the start of Halloween Horror Nights. The parade will start at…

Universal Studios Hollywood has closed the Jaws portion of the Studio Tour for refurbishment. The area will be closed for maintenance through October 11, 2024. Please keep in mind that these dates can change. 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 your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood.

Jonathan Green and Chris Lord reunite to discuss everything about CityWalk Hollywood – from its beginnings and historical significance to Universal Studios Hollywood to its current challenges and what they would like to see in the future. You may download this episode directly here.

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando has announced its concert line-up for 2025’s Rock the Universe, which will be held on January 24-25, 2025. Guests can now purchase tickets for the faith-filled event, featuring headline performances by GRAMMY award-winning singer Brandon Lake, Billboard Christian chart-topper Forrest Frank, and more. Rock the Universe lets fans enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, offers worship experiences, and a chance to enjoy theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of “faith, fun, and fellowship” at Universal Studios Florida. Here’s the full concert lineup for Rock the Universe 2025:…

It’s that time again! Halloween Horror Nights has kicked off their 2024 event at Universal Studios Hollywood! Hollywood has been on a hot streak since coming back from the COVID shutdown in 2020, featuring some of the best haunted houses in recent years, including original features like La Llorona, Monstruos, and Scarecrow: The Reaping. This year, the lineup includes a diverse range of horror films, from the supernatural scares of Insidious to the lighthearted fun of Ghostbusters or the violence of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Halloween Horror Nights has something for everyone. So, what were our first impressions of…

Universal Orlando Resort Hotels have announced the full schedule of their signature events for the Fall season. Loews Royal Pacific Resort Jake’s Beer Festival will be held Friday, October 4 from 6pm – 9pm. Jake’s Beer Festival happens only twice each year and features more than 50 craft beers and hard seltzers, along with chicken and waffles, flatbreads, Jake’s famous pretzel rods, grilled prawns, braised short ribs, and desserts featuring mini pavlova, blueberry and apple tart and German chocolate stout cake. Beer festival tickets are available here. The Wantilan Luau is held on Saturday evenings year-round from 6pm – 8:30pm,…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 16, 2024, to September 22, 2024. Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 33 continues this week! The event features 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and one live show – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. 2024’s Passholder Appreciation Days, which includes discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders, continues through September 30. The Universal Mega Movie Parade will begin to shift its start time due to the start of Halloween Horror Nights. The parade will start at…

Universal Orlando will expand the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk to include two new dedicated areas featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, with an opening set for 2025. The expansion is currently under construction, taking over the former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight locations. The expanded retail location will offer merchandise inspired by all three lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando – including the new Ministry of Magic, opening in 2025 at Universal Epic Universe. Guests will also be able to enjoy their favorite Butterbeer treats – including the Cold,…