Author: Jonathan Green

Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that a maze based on the film series Saw, including the upcoming Jigsaw film, will be featured at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. In this all-new maze guests will come face-to-face with the work of master craftsman “Jigsaw” and a collection of his most infamous traps from the SAW film series and upcoming eighth installment JIGSAW. The premise of the films put individuals through a series of demented games that tests perseverance and the desire to live. This year will see a quasi-reboot/sequel with release of Jigsaw in October. The 8th film…

This is part 2 of our look at the history of Shrek 4D and its predecessors. To check out part 1 of our feature, please click here. While Shrek 4D has been a mainstay at the park for over a decade, many may not know that the theater has been home to seven shows over the course of nearly 40 years. So as Shrek 4D prepares to close on August 13, let us take a walk through Universal’s history and see how the venue has changed over the years. The Flintstones Show To coincide with the release of The Flintstones…

Another Universal attraction is set to join the great attraction line-up in the sky. Shrek 4D at Universal Studios Hollywood has been entertaining guests for 14 years; but on August 13, the attraction doors will close as the theater undergoes a transformation to become the all-new DreamWorks Theatre featuring Kung Fu Panda. While Shrek 4D has been a mainstay at the park for over a decade, many may not know that the theater has been home to seven shows over the course of nearly 40 years. So as Shrek 4D prepares to close, let us take a walk through Universal’s…

We’re back for an all-new photo update at Universal Studios Hollywood. In this update we’ll take a look at what’s going in CityWalk, the new Animation Studio Store, Halloween Horror Nights and a parking price increase. So let’s jump right in! Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » New Animation Studio Store » Halloween Horror Nights » Starway » Fire Station 51 » Soundstages 22-25 and 28 » Area 71 » A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That CityWalk Hollywood Upstairs in CityFood, Poke Bar walls have gone up and work inside the store has begun.…

Ticket pricing and packages for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood are now available; including the all-new R.I.P. Tour, the After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo Ticket, the Frequent Fear Pass, and Front-of-Line ticket. Halloween Horror Nights will begin on September 15 and go through November 4. The following is a list of the pricing and the dates for which the pricing matches. $65 – Sept. 15 and 22 $69 – Sept. 16, 23, 28 and Oct. 1 $75 – Sept. 29, Oct. 5, 8, 31, and Nov. 2 $79 – Sept. 30, Oct. 6, 25 and Nov. 3 $85 -…

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando have announced that Ash vs Evil Dead will be coming to Halloween Horror Nights. The “Ash vs Evil Dead” maze will transport guests into the town of Elk Grove, Michigan, where they will encounter Deadites – people or objects possessed by evil demons – that have been unwittingly unleashed by Ash Williams – again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYOwZM_tvHU&feature=youtu.be Based off of the television show on Starz, the TV series is a follow-up to the original The Evil Dead movie, which debuted in 1981 starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Known for its comedic horror plot lines, guests…

It’s been a busy Summer on the West Coast! We discuss the latest updates at Universal Studios Hollywood; including the new DreamWorks Character Party and new ticket options. We also get into some outside Universal stuff, such as Midsummer Scream, Ghost Town Alive!, the 2024/2028 Olympics heading to L.A. and listeners questions! Agenda » 00:45 Welcome » 04:15 Midsummer Scream » 11:45 DreamWorks Character Party » 22:53 Silver Annual Pass/Flex Pay and how those will impact the future of the park » 36:52 Coke Freestyle, Minion Lunchbox and team member name tags » 45:10 Universal Studios Hollywood construction update »…

We’re back for this month’s Universal Studios Hollywood photo update. In this update, we’ll be taking a look at projects happening all around the resort, including the latest on soundstages 22-25, the new DreamWorks characters, and Halloween Horror Nights. Without further ado, let’s jump in. Park Update Index » CityWalk Hollywood » New Annual Pass Tickets and Flex Pay » New Animation Studio Store » DreamWorks Character Party » Shrek 4D » Park Administration Building » Starway » Lower Lot » Halloween Horror Nights » Fire Station 51 » Red Sea/Park Lake » A Little Bit of This and a…

Universal Studios Hollywood has introduced a new Silver Annual Pass; along with the new option of Flex Pay payments for Platinum, Gold, and Silver Passholders. According to the Universal Studios Hollywood website, the Silver Annual Pass is now available for $169 if you purchase online, and $179 at the front gate. The Silver pass allows you 270 days during the duration of the pass with no discount on food and merchandise. Most of the blackout days occur during popular timeframes; such as Spring Break, Summer, and the Holiday Season. In addition, Flex Pay is being offered for the top three…

Universal Studios Hollywood’s new summer offering – The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle – will officially debut on June 23. Universal was gracious enough to invite Inside Universal to a media preview of the all-new nighttime experience. Taking place multiple times per night beginning June 23 and ending on September 4, the Hogwarts Castle inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will come alive as the Sorting Hat takes guests on a magical journey into the world of the four Hogwarts houses: Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Gryffindor. The new show combines state-of-the-art projection mapping, along with the iconic John William…