Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially introduced Universal Kids Resort – the company’s first-ever theme park designed specifically for families with young children. Located in Frisco, Texas and first announced earlier this year, Universal Kids Resort will include a theme park featuring immersive themed lands that “celebrate Universal’s iconic brand of entertainment, humor and fun” for younger theme park goers.  The new theme park will feature family-friendly attractions, interactive and playful shows, unique merchandise, fun food, and beverage venues, and character meet and greets. The resort area will also include a 300-room themed hotel giving families a place to stay…

Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to ring in 2024 with EVE, Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration featuring multiple dance locations, a captivating fireworks display and access to select rides and attractions, on Sunday, December 31 with extended hours until 2:00 a.m. Included in the price of theme park admission, EVE is the ultimate way to usher in the new year, where guests can enjoy award-winning rides and attractions, before transitioning to a park-wide celebration and special midnight countdown to 2024. The New Year’s fun begins at 9 PM with celebration activities including designated dance party zones with DJs and unique photo opportunities…

Accio Christmas! It’s the holiday season and The Holidays are back at Universal Orlando! The tradition continues as all the Universal Holiday favorites are returning this year; including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” nighttime show – as well as the return of the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular and Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Universal invited us out to check out this year’s event. We were welcomed by Lora Sauls, Senior Manager of Creative Development and Show Direction for Entertainment Art & Design, and Matt Flood, Senior Show Director at Universal…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 27, 2023, to December 4, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. Minion Land – which includes Villain-Con Minion…

Happy Thanksgiving Week! Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 20, 2023, to November 26, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando start Friday, November 17, and will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this…

Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for their festive holiday celebrations with the 2023 Holidays just around the corner and Universal has shared a look at some of the food, drink, and merch available for this year. Guests can purchase an array of culinary treats and comfort foods, created exclusively by the theme park’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash. “Grinchmas” will serve up such Who-bilation favorites as Who-ville Spiral Croissant, Dumpit to Crumpit Treat, Who-bilicious Cinnamon Roll, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie and the Grinch Heart Lemonade. Comfort foods and themed holiday fare available throughout the theme park,…

Universal Orlando has announced that reservations are now open for the returning Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience for 2024’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which returns to Universal Studios Florida from February 3 through April 7, 2024. The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience gives guests the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s vibrant parade. The experience also includes a three-course meal at one of four participating restaurants – The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Finnegan’s…

Universal Orlando is honoring active duty and retired military members with a selection of exclusive offers, including the “2024 Military Freedom Pass”, which gives military personnel and their families access to Universal’s theme parks every day from November 16, 2023, through December 20, 2024, with limited blockout dates, special vacation packages and discounts at Universal Orlando hotels. “2024 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS” Members of the military and their families can enjoy more than a year of theme park thrills with the 2-Park 2024 Military Freedom Pass. Available for $210.00, Freedom Pass ticketholders will receive park-to-park access to both Universal Studios Florida…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from November 13, 2023, to November 19, 2023. Universal Orlando The Holidays at Universal Orlando start Friday, November 17, and will run daily through Sunday, December 31. From the wondrous spectacle of “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle” in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, and coming face-to-face with everyone’s favorite green grouch, the Grinch, during Grinchmas, to gazing at the floats and larger-than-life balloons during Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, there are boundless opportunities for guests to enjoy at Universal Orlando this holiday season. Minion…

This year’s 2023 Holidays Tribute Store has opened at Universal Studios Florida, featuring 3 different Holiday-themed rooms inspired by Harry Potter, Grinchmas, and Earl The Squirrel. The Tribute Store returns to the Hollywood area of the park after having the Horror Nights Tribute Store located in its original home in New York. The theme for the 2023 Tribute Store is a postal service, more specifically, “Studio Shipping and Post” – where all the magic happens behind the scenes. The first room is inspired by the Owl Post from the Harry Potter franchise and features the new “Christmas in Hogwarts” merchandise…