Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando will host “Love is Universal” Nights at the Red Coconut Club on Thursdays and Fridays throughout June. Featuring exclusive drinks, merchandise, a DJ, and live entertainment, Red Coconut Club will be open Thursdays from 5p to 12a, and Fridays from 5p to 1a. Debuting in 2019, “Love is Universal” is a line of pride merchandise celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Now through August 31, 2024, 100% of profits from the Love is Universal Collection will be donated to local non-profit organizations that support and engage the LGBTQ+ community. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and…

Universal Orlando has announced they will open the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center at Universal CityWalk Orlando this June. Replacing the Universal Legacy Store, the all-new interactive experience allows guests to get an up-close look at the new theme park ahead of its opening in 2025. Guests will have the chance to check out a massive model offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire park, highlighting many of the attractions and experiences coming to the new theme park.  Guests will also be able to see exciting elements of the model come to life via augmented reality on compatible mobile devices,…

The Summer season is here, and Universal Orlando has opened their 2024 Summer Tribute Store; featuring merchandise from Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Jaws and Shrek . This year’s limited-time store is inspired by a 1980s-themed retail space celebrating these beloved classics – transporting guests to “The Tribute Store Plaza”. Guests will discover new merchandise, various photo opportunities, and countless Easter eggs inspired by familiar characters and moments from each film. Upon entering the Tribute Store Plaza, guests will first walk into the Mega Video Rental store, which features merchandise from Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from May 27, 2024, to June 2, 2024. Universal Orlando Universal Orlando has extended “Butterbeer Season”, an event offering fans and guests a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, through June 2, 2024. Refurbishments Please keep in mind refurbishment dates can change. Pteranodon Flyers at Islands of Adventure is currently closed for an indefinite period. No reopening timeframe has been given at this time. Universal Studios Hollywood The Studio Tour is celebrating its 60th Anniversary! The Tour will…

Universal Orlando has announced Triplets of Terror, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the 6th original house announcement, concluding a week of reveals. Here is the official synopsis from Universal: “You’re invited to the Barmy triplets’ birthday bash. But beware, they celebrate by recreating their family’s murders. Prepare for a gory gathering.” 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 live entertainment featuring the top names in horror entertainment. Single-night tickets…

Universal Orlando has announced Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the 5th original house announcement we’ve gotten in the past week, and just like the other houses – Universal only provided a summary of the house’s synopsis: “With La Muerte as your guide, you’ll be begging for piedad from these three terrifying legends: Tlahuelpuchi, La Lechuza and El Silbón.” Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America was featured as a haunted house last year at Universal Studios Hollywood. You can check out a video below.…

Universal Orlando is offering U.S. and Canadian residents a new ticket deal to “seize the summer” and plan an exciting getaway to Universal Orlando Resort. On sale today, the “Get 2 Days Free with a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket” offer gives guests access to five days of theme park fun across Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for the price of a 3-Day ticket, starting as low as $255.99 (Ticket prices/availability vary by day), per adult, plus tax. Guests can also upgrade their ticket to include access to Universal Volcano Bay water theme park, where they can cool off…

Universal Orlando has announced that this year’s Summer Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida will open on May 24, 2024. Inspired by some of the iconic movies featured in the upcoming collection of new experiences opening at Universal Orlando this summer, this new limited-time store will invite guests to explore a 1980s-themed retail space that celebrates these beloved classics with special props, photo ops, merchandise and so much more. Located in the Hollywood area of Universal Studios Florida, this year’s Summer Tribute Store will transport guests to “The Tribute Store Plaza” – a 1980’s shopping mall featuring three highly immersive…

Universal Orlando has announced The Museum: Deadly Exhibits, a new original haunted house that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 33. This is the 4th original house announcement we’ve gotten in the past week, and just like the other houses – Universal only provided a summary of the house’s synopsis: “You decide to visit the new folklore museum exhibit, The Rotting Stone, when an evil escapes from within, destroying everything in its path. ” 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…

DreamWorks Land is scheduled to open at Universal Studios Florida this summer. We were kindly invited by Universal Orlando for a first look “sneak peek” at the new kid-themed land before it opens to the public on June 14, 2024. The new area will allow guests to enter “the vivid world and imagination of DreamWorks Animation”, offering up fun for the entire family – with multiple interactive play areas, live entertainment, character meet and greets, and more. It’s important to note that the new land was not yet finished and was undergoing a “technical rehearsal” during our visit. Consequently, not…