February 8, 2014 Photo Update – Despicable Me, Wizarding World, Simpsons Plaza, Tour

February 8, 2014 - Hello everyone. It's that time of month again - that time of month where we take a look at what's happening at Universal Studios Hollywood. As with our previous update,...

Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Status Report

February 4, 2014 - With only nine weeks till the grand opening of Despicable Me, the push is on to not only get the ride, facade and Miss Hattie’s finished, but Super Silly Fun...

Hollywood Shoppe Cleared Out (Update – Closed)

Update: February 2, 2014 - Inside Universal has received word that Hollywood Shoppe will most likely turn into a food venue similar to International Cafe. We've included the text of our original article below...

WaterWorld Update – Changes and Refurbishment

February 1, 2014 - Following our announcement a few weeks back, the management company behind the WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Hollywood has officially changed to Action Horizons. Today is the first day...

(005) Inside Universal Podcast – January 31, 2014

February 1, 2014 - This month's episode - with special guest HateToFly from Orlando United - discusses the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, potential changes at WaterWorld, Despicable Me and other Hollywood related projects. Audio Direct...

January 25, 2014 Photo Update – Lunar New Year, Wizarding World and Simpsons Plaza

January 25, 2014 - Hey everyone! We're back with another photo update from Universal Studios Hollywood, this time detailing the continuing work occurring at Despicable Me, Simpsons Plaza and the Wizarding World. So without further...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood – Our Predictions

January 25, 2014 - As Universal Studios Hollywood prepares to open up its own iteration of the Wizarding World, we thought we'd prepare a blueprint with our predictions. None of this should come as...

Despicable Me & Simpsons Plaza Update

January 19, 2014 - With peak season fast approaching, construction projects in the park have kicked into high gear. The two most prominent of these projects are Despicable Me and the Simpsons Plaza, both...

(004) Inside Universal Podcast – January 18, 2014

January 18, 2014 - In this episode, Chris, Jonathan, Adriana and Jon discuss potential changes at WaterWorld, construction over at Simpsons Plaza and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Audio Direct download: January 18, 2014...

Defining Moments of 2013

body.custom-background { background-color: #E6E6DC; background-attachment:fluid; background-repeat:repeat; background-position:center; height:100%;} Defining Moments 2013 was a monumental year for Universal Studios Hollywood. In the span of just twelve months, we’ve seen the closure of three attractions and two stores, the announcement of two...