Author: Brian Glenn

Knott’s Berry Farm continues its traditions for the holiday season with its festive rebranding as Knott’s Merry Farm.  The Knott’s crew was gracious enough to offer Inside Universal a closer look into the events, attractions, food, and merchandise that are available for a limited time through the end of the 2022 season. Being a local to the LA/Orange County community, Knott’s Berry Farm offers a tremendous product at a fraction of the cost of other major theme parks.  Families of all ages can experience entertainment in a variety of ways with roller coasters, shows, play areas, personalized shopping, and educational…

Universal Studios Hollywood 2022’s Holiday festivities are set to begin Friday, November 25, 2022, and have shared a sneak peek of the food & drink that will be featured this year around the park. The 2022 Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood runs daily through Sunday, January 1, 2023, with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas”. All holiday festivities are included in the price of theme park admission.

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. The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular continues to knock it out of the park. The show is more-or-less the same show you’ve seen, outside a few tweaks to costuming. Once again, the stage show is featured in the old Blue Man Group theater – offering a…

Universal Orlando is offering a new way for guests to enjoy Mardi Gras with a new offering, the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16, 2023, and includes 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 parade. Plus, guests can enjoy a 3-course meal with selections from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants – The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill and Brew, Finnegan’s Bar and Grill…

SeaWorld Orlando has revealed its first look at the Pipeline: The Surf Coaster ride vehicle at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) in Orlando. Debuting in the spring of 2023, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” is the World’s first Surf Coaster, which is designed by Bolliger & Mabillard. The new attraction celebrates the iconic surfing cultures found around the world with a unique surfboard ride vehicle that will give riders an immersive experience when their seats rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding on a wave. Pipeline will be the seventh roller coaster at…

Last Thursday, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated its 17th annual “Day of Giving” philanthropic event, with hundreds of employee volunteers participating. Universal Studios Hollywood served as the home base for Operation School Bell, hosting approximately 300 homeless children for a day of theme park fun. The children received an assortment of new clothing and school supplies, from shoes to uniforms and backpacks to books before heading off into the theme park for an afternoon of fun. The “Day of Giving” event is an annual Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to inspire and connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of which…

As a thank you for their service to our country, Universal Orlando is honoring active duty and retired military with the 2023 Military Freedom Pass and additional special offers. Introduced in 2021, this exclusive offer gives military personnel and their families a chance to visit the award-winning theme park destination from November 10, 2022, through December 24, 2023, with limited blockout dates. Military Freedom Pass, vacation packages and hotel discount details are as follows: 2023 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS The 2-Park 2023 Military Freedom Pass can be purchased for $199.99 per adult and provides access to both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of…

Universal Orlando has announced plans to reopen the resort and be fully operational to all guests on Friday, November 11 after closing on Wednesday due to Hurricane Nicole. The announcement came after assessing the damage in the wake of the storm. The resort did reopen on Thursday in a limited capacity to guests staying on-site at their hotels. Guests who would like to contact Universal Orlando regarding an existing reservation are encouraged to reach out to the guest contact center at 800-711-0080 or email reservations@universalorlando.com. Please keep in mind that Universal is experiencing high call volumes so please be patient.…

Guests can enjoy the holidays at Knott’s Merry Farm beginning November 18 and extending through January 8. Every year during the joyous season, the park undergoes a complete transformation into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of beautiful garland and a variety of picturesque settings. A variety of new shows are in store this year to celebrate the merriest season of all. The beloved ice show is reimagined for the 40th anniversary of Snoopy on Ice. Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas will have all of the aspects that guests have come to love from the ice show, with special technological additions to…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that Animal Actors, the Special Effects Show, and the Production Central store will be permanently closing on January 8, 2023. No details have been given other than the area is closing to make way for a “future attraction”. In a press release, Universal Studios Hollywood states they are “setting the stage for the next chapter in its development” and there will be “more to come in the months ahead.” Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest on Universal Parks & Resorts.