A Closer Look at Antojitos Mexican Restaurant at CityWalk Hollywood

After nearly a year of renovations on the former Camacho’s Cantina, Antojitos Mexican Restaurant officially opened to the public on August 26, 2019. We recently got our first look inside of the new restaurant...

What’s Happening at the Universal Parks – Week of February 20, 2023

Here’s a look around at what’s happening at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, from February 20, 2023, to February 26, 2023. Universal Orlando Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval continues this week. On February...

REVIEW: Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights is back at Universal Studios Hollywood! After a highly successful 2022, this year's event is anchored by extremely strong properties - most notably Stranger Things and The Last of Us. So, what were...

An Inside Look at the Newly Refurbished Earthquake: The Big One at Universal Studios...

July 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the world-renowned Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, which remains one of the most unique and captivating theme park attractions in the world. While the rich history of...

Inside Universal Video Cast – September 7, 2013 – Closures

September 7, 2013 - In this month's edition, Adriana, Chris and Jon discuss the park's recent closures, Universal Plaza, WaterWorld and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The video and audio download are located below....

Zoom Lens – The Characters of Universal (Part 1) – Statue Man, Lucy, Frankenstein

March 24, 2013 - Chances are, you have a picture with at least one of them. Many of them work long hours, especially in peak seasons, and have to deal with extreme heat under...

Inside the NBCUniversal Experience

The NBCUniversal Experience January 31, 2015 - Welcome to another installment of Zoom Lens, where we take a closer look at a specific aspect of the park that may be overlooked by the average guest....

A closer look at: Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride

In the initial article of this "A closer look at" series, I discussed how Universal and other theme park companies duplicate their attractions for a litany of reasons. I also mentioned how we'd be...

A look at the life of an early Universal Studios tour guide

Editor's Note: Jerry Green served as Universal Studios Hollywood's Entertainment Director in the 1980s. His new memoir - 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Guide to Entertainment Director - serves as a fascinating...

Easter Eggs in the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store

Despite the event's cancellation, Halloween Horror Nights lives on in 2020 with the Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. The store, which opened 3 weeks ago, features many easter eggs and hidden...

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