Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has announced Swamp of the Undead, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the second scare zone announcement for this year’s event. Universal plans on releasing more information on scare zones & entertainment throughout the week. Universal only provided a brief summary of the zone’s synopsis: “In backwaters Louisiana, you’re about to be swamped by zombies borne from the bodies of trespassers killed and dumped in a nearby bog.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place from August 30, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year’s event will feature…

Universal Orlando has scheduled the Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from January 6, 2025, until January 23, 2025. 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.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from January 24, 2025, until March 15, 2025. 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.

Universal Orlando has scheduled Me-Ship, The Olive at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from October 21, 2024, until December 4, 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.

Universal Orlando has announced Torture Faire, a new original scare zone that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the first scare zone announcement for this year’s event, with Universal teasing more will be announced throughout the week. Universal only provided a brief summary of the zone’s synopsis: “Come one, come all, to the Renaissance faire. Brave the gloriously gory medieval torture devices ‘til you’re put out of your misery.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 will take place from August 30, 2024, through November 3, 2024. This year’s event will feature 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 15, 2024, to July 21, 2024. Universal Orlando The Universal Mega Movie Parade is performing under a technical rehearsal. The parade starts at 6 pm every day this week. CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular and Hogwarts Always have also debuted and will be running on select nights through August 25, 2024. The “Sounds of Summer” series starts in CityWalk Orlando with live music this weekend. All performances will be held at the Waterfront Stage, with set times at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. July 20th -…

In a surprising turn of events, Universal Orlando has confirmed that all three Frequent Fear Pass options with Express for Halloween Horror Nights 33 have sold out. Per Universal: Due to high demand, the Halloween Horror Nights Unlimited Frequent Fear Pass with Express, Frequent Fear Plus with Express, and the Frequent Fear Pass with Express are currently sold out. Other Frequent Fear products are still available, as well as tickets to the Premium Scream Night, single-night event tickets, single-night Express Passes, and other event upgrades.   Visit universalorlando.com/halloween for more information and to purchase tickets. It is unclear whether Universal plans to…

Photos Courtesy of Julie Trotter Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating their iconic Studio Tour’s 60th Anniversary. Besides enjoying the Studio Tour’s offerings, Universal Plaza now features photo ops and activities celebrating the milestone. Universal recently invited us out to check out the offerings inside the Universal Plaza to check out the new Summer additions for the celebration. Throughout Universal Plaza, guests can find all-new photo ops inspired by the park’s history; including the iconic DeLorean time machine from the Back to the Future films. Other photo ops include riding a bicycle with E.T., Six Points, and the Ice Tunnel. Guests…

Insidious is returning to Halloween Horror Nights! Universal Parks has announced that Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood will feature the haunted house, Insidious: The Further, based on the film franchise. Produced by Blumhouse Productions in association with Sony Pictures, Insidious tells the disturbing story of the Lamberts, a family haunted by evil supernatural forces after their son slips into an inexplicable comatose state after becoming possessed by a demonic entity. In the all-new Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, guests will follow in the footsteps of the Lamberts, encountering familiar settings and scares as they are transported directly into “The Further”…

Universal Orlando has released information and prices for multi-night tickets, including the Frequent Fear Pass, for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can purchase the Rush of Fear Pass, which allows them to visit the first 18 event nights, for $179.99+tax. Adding the Express option will increase the Rush of Fear price to $609.99+tax. The Frequent Fear Pass standard ticket costs $239.99+tax, which allows entry to 30 nights of the event (Excluding most Fridays & Saturdays). Adding Express to the ticket will bump up the price to $729.99+tax. The Frequent Fear Pass Plus standard ticket…