Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Orlando has announced details on 2023’s Passholder Appreciation Days, including discounts, benefits, and menus exclusive to Universal Annual Passholders beginning August 15 and continuing through September 30. Here’s a rundown of all the benefits passholders can look forward to this year: EXCLUSIVE MENUS: CityWalk Voodoo Doughnut Guava Cheese Raised yeast shell filled with cream cheese and guava filling, dipped in yellow honey icing. – $3.95 + tax NBC Sports Grill Avocado Toast Burger All Beef Patty, Fried Egg, California Smashed Avocados, EVOO, Sea Salt, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes – $16.95 + tax Brew Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville BBQ Brisket…

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando as Rock the Universe will be held on January 26-27, 2024. Rock the Universe lets fans enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, offers worship experiences, and a chance to enjoy theme park attractions during an unforgettable weekend of “faith, fun, and fellowship” at Universal Studios Florida. The event kicks off Friday night across Universal’s two stages, Music Plaza Stage and Hollywood Stage, with six feature performances from top Christian artists. The festival continues Saturday night with an additional six performances. This year’s musical guests will be announced at a later date.…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced Pass Member Appreciation Days will return in 2023, taking place from August 15 – September 30, 2023. As of now, no details or perks have been announced – but Universal says they will be announced soon. Pass Member Appreciation Days is a celebration of Universal’s Pass Members, where they are given extra perks and benefits – including exclusive menu items, merchandise, and extra savings. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 24, 2023, to July 30, 2023. Universal Orlando Villain-Con Minion Blast, Minion Cafe, and Minion Land  – which includes Bake My Day, Illumination Theater Meet & Greet, and Freeze Ray Pops – have officially soft opened! A soft opening is a technical rehearsal where all the major components are operational but some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to the grand opening. Operating hours can vary, and an opening is not guaranteed until the area officially opens – which hasn’t been announced yet.…

Today, Universal Orlando announced that a new DreamWorks land will open at Universal Studios Florida in 2024. Per Universal – As guests step into this new land, their imaginations will run wild as they take in the vibrant colors, sights and sounds that surround them. They will share special moments with their favorite characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and explore themed, interactive play spaces and attractions that bring popular franchises like Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda to life in the most imaginatively fun ways. Universal has teased that the new land is part of a collection of new entertainment…

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from July 17, 2023, to July 23, 2023. Universal Orlando Villain-Con Minion Blast, Minion Cafe, and Minion Land  – which includes Bake My Day, Illumination Theater Meet & Greet, and Freeze Ray Pops – have officially soft opened! A soft opening is a technical rehearsal where all the major components are operational but some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to the grand opening. Operating hours can vary, and an opening is not guaranteed until the area officially opens – which hasn’t been announced yet.…

Toad has finally arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom! Guests can finally meet Toad inside Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! Toad joins Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as characters that you can meet inside the land. The meet & greet is located right next to Peach’s Castle. As of now, no set times are available – but Toad started meeting guests around 2 pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaA66vXgy8 Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.

Today, Universal Orlando invited select members of the media to get an early experience of their newest attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. Universal describes the ride as a first-of-its-kind blaster attraction, that blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, custom animation, and an original storyline to create a “one-of-a-kind” attraction. The story goes that guests are entering Villain-Con – the largest convention for villains around the globe – where the headlining event is a challenge to see who has what it takes to become the newest member of the notorious supervillain group, the Vicious 6. As guests make their way through…

Villain-Con Minion Blast has begun technical rehearsals with the general public, better known as “Soft Opening”. For those unfamiliar, a “Soft Opening” is essentially a technical rehearsal of a new attraction or a final release candidate test for the ride. All the major components are installed and operational but some tweaks, changes, and updates will occur prior to the grand opening. “Soft Openings” are never promised. There is no guarantee the ride will be opening. The ride might only open for a period of time, all day, or not at all, depending on any issues or changes. There is no…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that Toad will finally be arriving to meet & greet guests. Starting July 15, guests will be able to meet Toad inside Super Nintendo World. Toad joins Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as characters that you can meet inside the land. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks & Resorts and follow along on our forums & discussion boards.