Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has released even more Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise, featuring lines inspired by the headlining properties – A Quiet Place, Ghostbusters, and Insidious. The Ghostbusters line offers a wide range of new merchandise including t-shirts, sweaters, pins, lanyards, and more. The Ghostbusters and Slimer Loungfly are available for $85 each. A Quiet Place features a few items, prominently featuring a Death Angel, the alien monsters from the film series. Also available is a small selection of Insidious merchandise, featuring the infamous Lipstick-Face Demon and KeyFace. This year’s Artist Signature Series features Major Sweets. A t-shirt ($30) and candy…

In Spring 2025, Universal Studios Hollywood will introduce guests to Universal Fan Fest Nights, an all-new interactive and immersive separately ticketed event that brings the most compelling worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime to life. Featuring a slate of all-new, thrilling, and unique fan-favorite experiences, the inaugural Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood will debut these exciting properties with more to be announced soon. Star Trek: This experience is inspired by the Star Trek universe, one of television’s most enduring franchises, which is known for its groundbreaking storytelling that addresses social, political and cultural issues as…

Universal Orlando has announced they have reimagined their hotel categories with 3 new groupings – designed to make it even easier for guests to choose the hotel that best fits their preferred style and budget. The change comes with the additions of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort opening in 2025 alongside Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s new theme park. Here are the new categories: Signature Collection: offers full-service amenities, distinguished service, exceptional dining, and more. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hard Rock Hotel Loews Royal Pacific Resort Loews Sapphire Falls…

The medallion has risen! The Universal Studios Florida archway is now decorated for Halloween Horror Nights, which starts next Friday, August 30, 2024. The archway features the headliners of this year – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, A Quiet Place, Insidious: The Further, and Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. 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 HORROR-filled Universal vacation? We recommend using our friends at MEI-Travel to help plan your next trip to Universal Orlando or Universal Studios Hollywood. Earn a $25 gift card with any package (hotel…

Universal Orlando has shared new details about Universal Helios Grand Hotel, their spectacular 500-room resort located at the much-anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025. Brought to life by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Helios Grand Hotel is a majestic Mediterranean-inspired escape rising above the “lush gardens and scenic waters of Celestial Park” at Epic Universe, combining sleeping accommodations, entertaining amenities for the whole family to enjoy, dining options, a stunning rooftop bar and the hotel’s very own dedicated entrance to the new theme park. Universal Helios Grand…

Universal Orlando has released their official Halloween Horror Nights 33 merchandise, including the official event t-shirt and UOAP-exclusive merchandise, at All Hallows’ Eve Boutique in Islands of Adventure. Available for $33 is this year’s official event t-shirt, featuring all 10 houses in a neon punk theme. For Universal Orlando Passholders, they can pick up the UOAP-exclusive Mel’s Die-In merch, featuring a t-shirt, wall art, or pin. A “Horror Lives Here” t-shirt and sweater is also available, featuring some iconic characters from this year’s line-up. Studio Screamers are also returning, with this year’s line-up featuring Batilda, M3GAN, Eddie, Edgar Allen Crow,…

Universal Studios Hollywood will be one of the select cities hosting the upcoming Play Nintendo Tour 2024 at CityWalk from August 22 to 25, 2024. The Play Nintendo Tour is a pop-up experience that will be traveling across the country this summer to bring guests hands-on playtime with some of the hottest games for the Nintendo Switch system. Guests can enjoy photo-ops from the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game or with Pikachu from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games. Guests can also experience Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Princess Peach: Showtime! with free game demos. Located in the 5…

Universal Orlando has officially introduced the Icons for Halloween Horror Nights 33, SINIST3R and SURR3AL, by sharing some backstory about the characters. Per their Social Media channels: For 33 years, the screams of thousands of eager Halloween Horror Nights guests have been collected within the shadowy depths of Universal Orlando Resort. With each year that went by came a new set of frights for our guests to indulge. All the while, their wails of terror festered beneath the billow fog up on the surface, forming a monstrous manifestation of the horror that lives within their hearts. An evil overgrowth that…

Universal Parks have provided a first look at some of the merchandise that will be featured at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Fan favorite character, Lil’ Boo will be featured in an all-new collection featuring a popcorn bucket, shoulder pal, backpack, headwear, and much more. The all-new Halloween Horror Nights collection featuring bright, vibrant neon colors and skulls will debut featuring sickening house tees, a pierced, reversible bucket hat, bat-eared beanie, skull shot glass and much more. The interactive Chucky popcorn bucket is back with an updated look featuring new phrases and a stitched-up…

Chez Alcatraz, the popular bar located in the San Francisco area of Universal Studios Florida, has reopened after a 4-month refurbishment. The entire interior was gutted and rebuilt, featuring all-new decor and design. The bar pays homage to Jaws, and features a lot of nods to the film and the former attraction and surrounding area – including the hanging shark photo op affectionately known as Bruce. Chez Alcatraz serves beer, wine, and specialty cocktails; most notably, the Ocean Attack – a blue-colored drink topped off by grenadine that simulates blood in the water. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all…