Author: Brian Glenn

The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando has announced they have completed a $40 million multi-year renovation to the hotel, which includes debuting newly renovated guest rooms and suites. The renovation includes guest rooms and the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Kitchen, as well as the lobby bar, Velvet Bar, and the building’s façade. Owned in a joint venture partnership made up of Loews Hotels & Co., Universal Destinations & Experiences, and Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Hotel is one of the destination’s Signature Collection hotels. Inspired by the colors and textures of a California sunset, the new room design leans heavily…

Universal Orlando received five awards at the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, recognizing its innovative and immersive experiences at the Resort. Awards include Universal Volcano Bay being named the Best Water Park – becoming the first new winner in this category in 26 years – and four awards for experiences within its groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe. “We are honored to have received five 2025 Golden Ticket Awards this year,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “We are committed to developing the most innovative, immersive experiences imaginable and creating a vacation experience like no other.…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 8, 2025, to September 14, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 continues! This year’s event features 10 haunted houses, headlined by Fallout, Jason Universe, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks. In addition, guests will come face-to-face with a collection of eerie scare zones and street experiences, shows, and so much more. Volcano Bay Nights returns, running Friday nights from September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark…

The fog has returned as Universal’s premier Halloween event is back with a vengeance, unleashing a fresh lineup of haunted houses and experiences for Halloween Horror Nights 34. This year’s line-up is arguably one of the most stacked line-ups the event has ever had, featuring several properties that fans have requested for years. Featuring Five Nights at Freddy’s, Terrifier, The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Fallout, and Jason Universe, each can make a case any year to be the headliner haunt. So, what were our first impressions of this year’s event? The first weekend tends to have that “new car…

Peacock has released the official trailer for Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks, a new 3-part docuseries premiering Monday, September 29. The docuseries pulls back the curtain on Universal Orlando Resort’s groundbreaking new theme park, Universal Epic Universe, taking viewers on a behind-the-scenes ride as engineers, costume and production designers, choreographers, performers, and an array of creative executives race to the finish line to deliver the theme park of the future.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5r99eX8zG4 Exclusive interviews include Donna Langley (Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios), Steven Spielberg (legendary filmmaker and Universal Destinations and Experiences Creative Consultant), Kathleen Kennedy (E.T., Jurassic Park),…

The horror season is upon us! Halloween Horror Nights 2025 is set to begin Thursday, Sept 4 at Universal Studios Hollywood. For those who have visited the event in the past, you know what to expect. For those who haven’t, get ready for some unforgettable horrific encounters… Universal Studios Hollywood’s haunted houses are known for their incredible make-up, costuming, and set design. Halloween Horror Nights 2025 features 8 haunted houses, 4 scarezones, the Terror Tram, and two shows – as well as an insane offering of spooky-themed food & drink. Universal will be keeping most of its popular attractions open…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from September 1, 2025, to September 7, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 continues! This year’s event features 10 haunted houses, headlined by Fallout, Jason Universe, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks. In addition, guests will come face-to-face with a collection of eerie scare zones and street experiences, shows, and so much more. Volcano Bay Nights returns, running Friday nights from September 5 to October 31. During the exclusive event, guests will enjoy after-dark…

Universal Orlando has scheduled the Hogwarts Express for a brief refurbishment in September. The attraction will be closed for maintenance from September 15, 2025, until September 19, 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.

The horror season is upon us! Halloween Horror Nights 34 is set to begin Friday, August 29th at Universal Studios Florida. For those who have visited the event in the past, you know what to expect. For those who haven’t, get ready for some unforgettable, horrific encounters… Universal Orlando’s haunted houses are known for their incredible make-up, costuming, and set design. These houses are incredibly detailed, and some have facades so massive, so detailed, you start to question if it’s an actual location. Horror Nights 34 features 10 haunted houses, 4 scarezones, street experiences, and two shows – as well…

The medallion has risen! The Universal Studios Florida archway is now decorated for Halloween Horror Nights 34, which starts Friday, August 29, 2025. The archway features the headliners of this year: Fallout, Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Terrifier, and Jason Universe. The medallion features this year’s focus on gothic overtones and uses the stained glass as the backdrop. 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…