Celebrate the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
The holiday offerings run through January 6 and are included in the ticket price.
Universal Fan Fest Nights Coming in Spring 2025
The first properties announced include Star Trek, Back to the Future, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights
An ancient artifact unleashes an evil force that threatens to destroy the world in all-new haunted houses, inspired by Sony Pictures’ latest film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, debuting at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5. The all-new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire…
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood announced today that its first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, will join the theme park family in 2026. The dynamic new thrill ride, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film saga, Fast & Furious, will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a…
The Fall Guy Stuntacular Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood, in collaboration with Universal Pictures and 87North, will present The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show, inspired by Universal’s new 87North film The Fall Guy, as part of the theme park’s popular WaterWorld attraction, beginning Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, May 19, 2024. The Fall Guy, from blockbuster director David Leitch and starring Oscar…
Butterbeer Season Comes to Universal Parks
For the first time ever, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate Butterbeer Season, offering fans and guests a chance to enjoy Butterbeer in all-new ways within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, beginning March 15 and continuing through April 30, 2024. The celebration also marks the introduction of Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream counter…
Studio Tour Celebrates 60 Years at Universal Studios Hollywood
In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood, originally referred to as Universal City Studios, rolled out its fleet of Glamor Trams, inviting tourists to “see film rushes of current productions, both feature and television, being made at Universal City,” according to the attraction’s original press release issued on July 4, 1964. It was a novel concept to…
We Visited Universal Studios Hollywood for the Holiday Festivities
It’s that time of year again! That time when kids ride their brooms across the sky above Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and a large and furry green guy gets all grumpy, then learns the magic of Christmas. Yes, I’m talking about Universal Studios Hollywood and the holiday festivities. I got a chance to…
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Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Complete Line-Up
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the complete Halloween Horror Nights 2023 line-up with the demonic Evil Dead Rise and frightening original houses, Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America and Holidayz in Hell now on board. The notorious Terror Tram returns with Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz to petrify guests starting Thursday, September 7 and running select nights…
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Halloween Horror Nights to Feature Stranger Things 4 House
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights will bring season four of Netflix’s original series Stranger Things to life in a terrifying all-new haunted house, beginning Friday, September 1 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This year’s petrifying haunted house will once again transport guests to Hawkins, Indiana, where they will…
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The Last of Us Haunted House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is daring guests to survive The Last of Us haunted house, as Naughty Dog and PlayStation‘s award-winning post-pandemic video game comes to life as an all-new haunted house at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, September 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning Thursday, September 7. Set in a ravaged civilization,…
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Super Nintendo World Preview: A Visit to the New Land
A new part of Universal Studios Hollywood is now open, and I recently got a chance to pay it a visit. The new attraction is Super Nintendo World, and friends, if you are a fan of the little plumber Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Yoshi, you are going to be out of your mind. Plus,…
The Holidays Return to Universal Studios Hollywood!
Everything isn’t back to normal in the world, but we have one thing to celebrate. This year, the holidays have returned to Universal Studios Hollywood, and Vital Thrills (me, in particular) got to check it all out! The place was packed, and yes, they were checking vaccination cards/recent negative Covid tests. In fact, there was…
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year!
Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating Lunar New Year from now until February 9. We recently got a chance to check out the seasonal offerings. We took some pictures to give you a look at what you’re going to see, including the absolute highlight, Mr. Ping at his noodle shop. Here’s a list of what’s happening…
What It’s Like at the 10K for Running Universal Featuring Jurassic World
About six weeks ago, I got a press pass to cover the Running Universal Featuring Jurassic World 10K race. I’m a pretty athletic person, so I figured I could do this. I’m not a runner though, so I started training right away. Having never done one of these before, I thought I’d share what the…