Inside Backdraft: 10,000 Degrees of Live Excitement

May 11, 2013 - Some of Hollywood's older fans might recognize the next attraction we're about to feature: Backdraft. Opening its doors in 1992, Backdraft was a live-action fire effects show housed in the now-current...

May 3, 2013 Park Update – Universal Plaza, Despicable Me and the Studio Tour

May 4, 2013 - It's been a month, but we're back with another photo update from Universal Studios Hollywood, this time detailing continuing work on Universal Plaza, Despicable Me, and the Studio Tour. So without...

Inside Universal Video Cast – May 2, 2013 – Universal Plaza

May 3, 2013 - Hey everyone, the Inside Universal Videocast is back with Adriana and Jon. Join in on our conversation as we discuss the recently-approved NBCUniversal Evolution Plan, Universal Plaza, Despicable and much,...

L.A. City Council Unanimously Approves NBCUniversal Evolution Plan

April 23, 2013 - Numerous failed attempts spanning two decades. Various ownership changes. Seven years of starts and stops. A housing plan removed. And finally, one plan, one vote, and one outcome – approval....

No Business Like Show Business: Universal Evolution Plan Unanimously Approved

April 23, 2013 – Numerous failed attempts spanning two decades. Various ownership changes. Seven years of starts and stops. A housing plan removed. And finally, one plan, one vote, and one outcome – approval....

The Hollywood Minute: Red Sea/Edith Head, Jaws, Transformers and Shrek

April 20, 2013 - Parting of the Red Sea, Jaws, Transformers and Shrek - all covered in this month's Hollywood Minute. Let's take a quick, bite-sized look at what's happening at Universal Studios Hollywood...

The Price of Progress: Universal’s Past, Present and Potential Future

April 13, 2013 - Terminator 2:3D. Back to the Future: The Ride. Backdraft. What do these three classic Universal attractions have in common? They’ve all been replaced. Back to the Future transitioned to the Simpsons, Backdraft...

Curious George, Gibson Amphitheatre and the Flintstones Carnival: Closing Summer 2013

Update: August 12, 2013 - Inside Universal has gotten word that the Flintstones Carnival Section will also be closing after Labor Day weekend. We've included the original post detailing the closure of Curious George...

Tour Guide: An Inside Look at the Interview Process

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Inside Universal Video Cast – April 6, 2013 – NBCUniversal Evolution

April 6, 2013 - The Inside Universal Video Cast is back - this time with the entire gang! In this month's issue, we talk about the NBCUniversal Evolution Plan, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, rumors...