Author: Brian Glenn

After 18 years, Shrek 4D officially closed its doors for the final time on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. The final send-off was a bit delayed as the ride has some technical issues right before the park closed at 7. Luckily, Universal TMs knew there was a big crowd of Shrek fans that wanted to say their last goodbyes and were able to get off 2 more shows despite it being after park hours. Guests of the last show were able to keep the Ogrevision glasses as a memento. https://youtu.be/BP3HKrimUuQ Universal has not provided any details or information as to what…

Revenge of the Mummy has officially closed for scheduled maintenance at Universal Studios Florida. Construction walls were set up overnight blocking off the entrance courtyard, signaling the start of the project, which is expected to last into the Summer. No other details have been given or what exactly the refurbishment will entail other than a “Late Summer 2022” reopening date. Universal states to “stay tuned to UniversalOrlando.com” for updates at a later time. Based on the 1999 film remake, the indoor roller coaster opened at Universal Studios Florida in May 2004. Sahara Traders, which serves as the gift shop for the…

SeaWorld finally answered what guests have been waiting for: Ice Breaker will open on February 18, 2022! Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four airtime-filled launches, both backward and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida – a 93 feet tall spike with a 100-degree angle. The thrills continue as riders fly over a near-vertical tophat maneuver into a series of exciting twists, turns, and airtime hills. Pass Member Previews are taking place on various days from January 30 through February 15, depending on individual pass level. https://twitter.com/SeaWorld/status/1478035097152634880?s=20 Now…

2021 has come and gone for Universal and what a year it has been. After navigating through the uncharted waters of the uncertainty of 2020, Universal began its way back to the road of some normalcy (and we’re using that term loosely as we enter 2022 and are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic). Either way, let’s try to stay on the positive side of things as we reach the New Year since 2021 did bring a lot of fun for us theme park fans. So much happened this year, that our beloved Earl the Squirrel didn’t even…

What a year 2021 has been! After taking last year off for obvious reasons, Universal Studios Hollywood reopened after spending most of 2020 closed. While it wasn’t as eventful as other years, there were still some notable happenings around the destination as the park started getting closer to some semblance of normalcy. So let’s take a look at the Top 10 Stories from Universal Studios Hollywood during 2021. 10. CityWalk’s Starbucks Closes We’ll start off the list with a surprising closure, as the Starbucks in CityWalk Hollywood closed suddenly in April. Starbucks was one of many CityWalk locations to close…

Knott’s Berry Farm brings back a whole year packed with great seasonal events and exciting entertainment. Today, they have released their upcoming line-up for 2022. Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration DAILY beginning January 22 through March 6 The year kicks off its Seasons of Fun with the return of Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration, a celebration dedicated to the world Charles M. Schultz created. This festive celebration is now running daily, beginning on January 22 through March 6, 2022. Guests can step into PEANUTS comic strips, as the beloved Gang takes over the entire park, with experiences that allow fans of all ages to…

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to kick off 2022 with an epic vacation package offering five days of exhilarating theme park thrills and five nights at an incredible Universal Orlando hotel, starting from just $89 per person, per night, based on a family of four. To take advantage of this deal, the vacation package must include Sunday through Thursday travel dates and the booking must be completed by February 9, 2022, for travel starting January 4 through May 27, 2022. Blockout dates and restrictions apply. Guests can begin booking their vacation package today by visiting www.UniversalOrlando.com. Plus, guests who purchase this…

The most wonderful time of the year has gotten better as Universal Orlando has debuted an Earl the Squirrel walkaround character to meet guests at the park. Inspired by the actual tale of a mischievous squirrel who scurried into the theme park’s holiday décor years ago, Earl will officially be available for meet and greets on select days beginning Saturday, December 11 in Universal Studios Florida. Earl’s origin began more than a decade ago, when Universal Orlando’s Entertainment team discovered a squirrel nestled in the branches of its iconic Christmas tree. Surprisingly, the squirrel had an affinity for blue Christmas…

After a year off, the Holidays are back in full effect as we start nearing closer to a little bit of normalcy. All the Universal Holiday favorites are returning this year; including Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including “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. With many of the entertainment and shows being returning favorites, I thought it would be best to highlight all the new experiences featured at this year’s Holiday celebration. The Holiday Tribute Store is…

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the return of EVE, the New Year’s Eve event party, on Friday, December 31 with extended hours at the park until 2:00 a.m. EVE is included in the price of theme park admission and is a special park-wide celebration that invites guests to spend the day and party by night while enjoying its popular and award-winning rides and attractions. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the theme park transitions into “party central” as multiple entertainment hubs will entertain guests with live music and DJs, playing everything from pop, rock, and hip-hop to EDM to Latin music. Plus,…