Author: Brian Glenn

IT’S DUFFTOBER SZN! It’s officially Halloween Time as Dufftoberfest has returned to Springfield at Universal Studios Florida. The popular seasonal Märzen, brewed by the Florida Beer Company, has returned just in time for Halloween Horror Nights. Dufftoberfest has become a fan favorite since its debut in 2015. The beer is available on draft at Moe’s Tavern and the Duff Brewery Beer Garden, and is a limited-time offering. Dufftoberfest remains the only seasonal beer offered under the Duff Beer brand at Universal Parks. The beer is expected to be released soon at Universal Studios Hollywood Stay tuned to Inside Universal for…

Demolition continues on Hollywood Rip Rockit, as the signage of the attraction has been removed, and one of the coaster’s notable elements is no more. The sign for the attraction was recently removed, but that’s all that seems to be gone from the entrance area. Meanwhile, the Treble Clef element in New York is all but gone. The coaster, which opened in 2009, was designed by the German manufacturer Maurer Söhne and was known for its vertical lift and allowing guests to choose their music while riding. Per Universal, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit’s closure will make way for a new…

Universal Orlando has revealed their full menu for Halloween Horror Nights 34, featuring all the food, drinks, sweets & treats guests can enjoy inside the event and around the Resort. Cursed Carnival Located in New York Death by Cheesestick – Giant hand breaded mozzarella cheese stick with spicy marinara sauce $10.99 Freakishly Long Corndog – Footlong Nathan’s hotdog, hand-dipped, fried and topped with jalapeño ranch and crispy bacon bits $12.49 Beverages Cursed Cranberry Vodka Spritz – $14.75 Tripping Animals Brewing Co Fresh Fangs Sour Ale – $14.00 Xül Beer Co. PB&J Mixtape – $14.00 The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane Located…

Halloween Horror Nights 34 is set to kick off this Friday at Universal Studios Florida, but eager fans who can’t wait for the fog were able to get a first look at three of this year’s original houses by reserving a Unmasking the Horror tour. The Unmasking the Horror Tour is a VIP tour that offers guests a lights-on, behind-the-scenes look at select Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses. This year, the 3-house tour lets guests learn more about Hatchet & Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead, and Grave of Flesh. Since we are avid fans of Horror Nights,…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from August 25, 2025, to August 31, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Halloween Horror Nights 34 starts this Friday, August 29! 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. Universal Passholder Appreciation Days returns, taking place from August 15 to September 30. The event celebrates the UOAPs…

Universal Orlando has rolled out a new menu for Louie’s Italian Restaurant, expanding and changing out menu items. Located in the New York section of Universal Studios Florida, the restaurant is the park’s pizzeria. The new menu still features cheese & pepperoni pizza, but now includes Con Carne (aka Meat Lovers) and a Veggie Bianca option. Other menu additions include Burrata Ravioli, Meatball or Sausage Sub, Antipasto Salad, and Cannoli. Here’s the new menu: Pizza Combo options come with a Side Caesar Salad. Each Pizza is either served as a jumbo slice or a whole pie. Cheese Pizza mozzarella, tomato…

Universal Orlando has confirmed that Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness are now eligible for their Express Pass add-on. Universal’s Express Pass allows guests to skip the line once at participating attractions, with prices ranging from $189.99 to $339.99 per person, per day, depending on the day of your visit. Please note that Epic Universe does not currently offer the unlimited Express option. Currently, the only two attractions at Epic Universe that are not eligible for Universal Express are Dragon Racer’s Rally and Le Cirque Arcanus. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on…

Universal Orlando is moving quickly on Hollywood Rip Rockit as demolition is underway for the now-closed roller coaster. Cranes and bulldozers are already tearing out track, most notably near the helix near the park entrance. You can see in the photos below the difference in demotion in just a day. Meanwhile, in New York, a giant crane is on-site helping with demolition on the “treble clef” element of the coaster. The coaster, which opened in 2009, was designed by the German manufacturer Maurer Söhne and was known for its vertical lift and allowing guests to choose their music while riding.…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that a new show, Chainsaw Man: The Chaos, will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 2025. The show will be held in the DreamWorks Theater. This all-original horror anime short film arrives directly from Universal Studios Japan, based on the popular Japanese manga and anime series streaming now on Crunchyroll. The film will play “in-language” and recounts the tale of Denji and the Devil Hunters as they battle the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and his army of zombies. Denji, resurrected into Chainsaw Man, a devil-human hybrid with protruding chainsaws from his body, ultimately takes control…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from August 18, 2025, to August 24, 2025. Universal Orlando Universal Epic Universe is now open! Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit officially closed, with riders enjoying last rides on Sunday, August 17. Universal Passholder Appreciation Days returns, taking place from August 15 to September 30. The event celebrates the UOAPs with over six weeks of exclusive offers, special events, and more. Passholder Nights will be held on Aug 15 and 16 at Universal Studios Florida. The first Unmasking the Horror tours start Friday, August 22. Be mindful of potential…