Author: Brian Glenn

The Weeknd is headed to Halloween Horror Nights! Universal has announced The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, a new haunted that will be inspired by The Weeknd’s record-breaking album, After Hours, and be featured at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando for this year’s event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEQRHplYpWs After Hours is The Weeknd’s fourth consecutive number one album and has spawned multiple chart-topping hits, including “Too Late,” “Heartless,” “In Your Eyes” and the wildly popular single “Blinding Lights”. For the haunt at Halloween Horror Nights, select tracks from the album are “being reimagined as a horror movie soundtrack”. Per Universal, guests will step inside…

Universal Orlando has released information and prices for multi-night tickets, such as the Frequent Fear Pass, along with other extras for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 31 at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can purchase the Rush of Fear Pass, which allows them to visit the first 17 event nights, for $129.99+tax. Adding the Express option will increase the Rush of Fear price to $429.99+tax. For the extreme horror fan, guests can purchase the Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass – which allows guests to every night of Halloween Horror Nights. The standard ticket costs $324.99+tax, and adding Express to the ticket will…

To celebrate “Christmas in July”, Busch Gardens Tampa has announced a holiday-themed haunted house as part of this year’s Howl-O-Scream event. The Residence: Home for the Holidays Merriment turns murderous at this suburban family home. Christmas arrives earlier than ever this year at The Residence, and all-new horrors are eager to be unwrapped. Holidays are best when spent with loved ones, but there’s no guarantee you’ll survive this silent night. The Residence: Home for the Holidays, joins the previously announced lineup of haunted houses including The Forgotten, and Witch of the Woods. Additional reveals will be coming soon. Guests will also be able to…

Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns as Universal Orlando has announced that Rock the Universe will be held on January 27-29, 2023. 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…

Universal Parks has released a new Jurassic World Raptor Egg Popcorn bucket at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. The popcorn bucket is a raptor egg that features a baby raptor hatching from the top. The bucket is available at Universal Orlando for $25 (with the first fill free). Over in Universal Studios Hollywood, the bucket is available for $28.99 (with all-day refills on the day of purchase). And yes, the amber Jurassic World logo on the front lights up. https://twitter.com/UniversalORL/status/1550177631743647744?s=20&t=mvZB5DMy9vS0sCTDGPMvSQ Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.

Universal Orlando Resort invites Florida and Georgia residents to take advantage of its “Get 1 Day Free with a 2-Park 2-Day” ticket offer, with limited blockout days, that guests can buy now, through September 28, to experience all the thrills and excitement of Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventures. Through this exclusive offer, guests can enjoy three days of thrilling experiences where some of the biggest pop culture stories come to life through innovative, fully immersive attractions that transport them into an epic theme park vacation adventure that can’t be found anywhere else. They will race alongside Velociraptors at…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Scarezone setup is underway at Universal Studios Florida as the park gets ready for Halloween Horror Nights 31. The first props have appeared down Hollywood, and appear to be “Crypts”. As of now, no scarezones have been announced so speculate away. Most of the other setup around the park has been truss towers for scarezone lighting, especially in San Francisco and Central Park. As we’re 45 days away from the first night of Horror Nights, scarezone setup should be picking up the pace in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to Inside Universal…

Shrek and Donkey have a new home in Kidzone. The popular meet and greet experience is back, now located in the KidZone area of the theme park – right next to DreamWorks Destination. The location used to serve as Barney’s Gift Shop. The original Meet & Greet location closed last month for a new, yet-to-be-announced experience. This meet and greet brings guests face to face with fan-favorite characters from the famous DreamWorks Animation film franchise, Shrek, most notably Shrek and his noble steed, Donkey. Princess Fiona also makes an appearance at select times to join the fun. Daily meet and greet…

SeaWorld has announced more details for this year’s Howl-O-Scream event, with Beneath the Ice returning as a haunted house. Beneath the Ice will be newly reimagined. Per the website: In the icy wilderness above the Arctic Circle, a research facility was lost…buried under snow and cut off from the outside world. Something compelled you to join the rescue party, but doubt is creeping in. Was that laughter, or the wind? That shiver you feel isn’t just from the cold. These chambers aren’t just frozen tombs. They’re pulsing with unspeakable horrors, and you’ll have to stay frosty and alert to survive.…

Universal Studios Hollywood has added a new section to the Universal Studio Store, inspired by the upcoming Super Nintendo World, opening in early 2023. The new section features apparel, collectibles, and a fun photo opportunity for guests. Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood will transport theme park guests and Nintendo fans into the world of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach to become part of their compelling universe. Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news & updates on Universal Parks & Resorts.