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3/31/2026 0 Comments

Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas Brings Feaster Grievings To Life In an All-New Original Story

UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED BRINGS “FEASTER GRIEVINGS” TO LIFE IN AN ALL-NEW, ORIGINAL STORY AT THE YEAR-ROUND HORROR EXPERIENCE
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Guests Can Take Part in a Rotten Egg Hunt, Meet the Infamous Feaster Bunny, Indulge
in Themed Food and Beverage and More
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LAS VEGAS (March 31, 2026) – Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is bringing “Feaster Grievings” to life in an all-new, original experience inspired by Feaster Bunny and a cursed film that was never completed. Guests can step inside the grisly production from April 1 through May 2, 2026, and become part of the story at the ultimate horror spectacle.

“Feaster Grievings” tells the tale of an unfinished horror film that has resurfaced, leaving its sinister protagonist, Feaster Bunny, eager to complete what he started. As guests enter Universal Horror Unleashed, they’ll receive a call sheet and become a part of the production, beginning their journey on a rotten egg hunt. As they embark on their twisted search, they’ll come face-to-face with eerie characters like Grace, the young, spoiled girl who torments her tortured bunny, demanding he find every rotten egg. Guests who take part in the search will win a special prize – from discounts to free merchandise and more.

After the hunt, guests can make their way to Boiler Bar and enter Feaster Bunny’s film workshop, where they’ll be welcomed by the maniacal actor for a photo op and become extras in his masterpiece. They’ll then continue to Hedge Maze Madness in Jack’s Alley – the final scene of “Feaster Grievings.” With cameras rolling, they must enter the maze and search the twisting hedges for the coveted golden egg, protected by Feaster Bunny’s obsessed followers.

During their visit, guests will also have the chance to dine on all-new, limited-time themed food and beverage items, including Pickled Eggs, Bloody Egg Cake Pops, Beet Poached Truffled Deviled Eggs, Duck Confit, The Feaster-tini, The Blood Bunny Mocktail and more.
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Guests can experience “Feaster Grievings” as part of General Admission to Universal Horror Unleashed. From now through April 30, save up to $50 on select tickets – starting at just $39 for Nevada residents and $49 for non-residents. To purchase tickets and take advantage of this limited-time savings, click here (subject to availability). For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com or follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.
  
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About Universal Horror Unleashed
Universal Horror Unleashed is the first-ever, year-round horror entertainment experience created by the masters of horror at Universal Destinations & Experiences. Located at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, Universal Horror Unleashed presents a nightmarish spectacle featuring live entertainment with four themed immersive areas set in an abandoned production warehouse, plus four terrifying film-quality haunted mazes: “Universal Monsters,” “Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer,” “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and “Scarecrow: The Reaping.” The horror extends to the food and beverage offerings, with themed bars and food locations serving craft cocktails and themed bites in select areas, and a retail location with unique collectible merchandise and more. To learn more about Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com.

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3/30/2026 0 Comments

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces All-New Dining Pass

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Its All-New Dining Pass,
Inviting Guests to Enjoy Its Culinary Creations
with a Selection of Entrées, Snacks and Beverages for Maximum Value
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Universal City, California, March 30, 2026 –  Universal Studios Hollywood introduces its all-new Dining Pass, offering guests a convenient and flexible way to enjoy meals and snacks throughout their theme park visit for a single price. The Dining Pass, available now, can be purchased on site or online by visiting here.
 
The new Dining Pass serves up a menu of curated items, including two eligible entrées and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage at participating in‑park food and beverage locations.
 
Featuring a wide selection of culinary items created by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash and her team, and prepared fresh daily in the theme park’s on‑site production kitchen, the new Dining Pass offers guests a convenient way to enjoy a diverse variety of destination‑exclusive offerings.
 
“We take enormous pride in preparing an eclectic menu for our guests and want our food offerings to be as exciting as the rides and attractions, which for many is also a highlight of the day,” said Executive Chef Julia Thrash. “Our 30,000 square foot production kitchen functions as home base for all of our food preparations, and it’s very rewarding to watch our guests truly enjoy the menu we carefully curate.”
 
The Dining Pass may be redeemed at participating food and beverage locations within Universal Studios Hollywood on the selected visit date. All eligible menu items are clearly identified by the Universal Studios Dining Pass logo displayed on the corresponding dining location menu boards. Restrictions apply.
 
Guests can purchase the Dining Pass in advance of their visit by visiting www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com as well as at participating theme park restaurants, and it will be activated upon first use on the validity date. Once purchased, the Dining Pass can be added to the free official Universal Studios Hollywood downloadable app by navigating to My Wallet and scanning the ticket QR code with a phone camera.
 
For more information about the new Daytime Dining Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook.

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3/24/2026 0 Comments

Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot Casts Guests as Extras in a Fictitious Movie

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Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot Casts Guests as Extras in a Fictitious Movie in This All-Original Interactive and Immersive Who-Done-It Adventure Premiering Exclusively at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, Select Nights from Thursday, April 23 Through Saturday, May 16
Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets;
All Experiences and Activations Included Every Event Night
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​Universal City, California, March 24, 2026 – And action! Universal Studios Hollywood whisks guests to its iconic movie studio backlot via Studio Tour trams as part of Universal Fan Fest Nights’ all-original Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot adventure that fuses theatrics, suspense, humor and engaging live-action, who-done-it mystery.
 
Tickets are now available for purchase to attend Universal Fan Fest Nights, which runs for a limited 12-nights only: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 2026.
 
In this clever adventure, guests will set off on location via the Studio Tour, cast as “extras” in a fictitious monster movie until a mysterious villain, known as The Phantom Director, hijacks the production by unleashing The Universal Monsters – Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man – throwing it into chaos and bringing the filming to a halt.
 
Equipped with a Mystery Manual at their disposal, guests will join forces with Scooby-Doo and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy in an attempt to uncover the Phantom Director’s identity. Guests will explore Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets at their leisure, including the cobblestone streets of Little Europe and the infamous Court of Miracles, renowned as original filming locations for such historic Universal horror films as Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941). As they uncover a series of clues, it will lead them to solve the mystery, identify the villain and restart production.
 
Entertaining photo ops with the Mystery Inc. team, Universal Monsters and the Mystery Machine will enhance the experience with memorable, social-friendly content.
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticketed event that celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts. Featuring a spectrum of inspirational categories, Universal Fan Fest Nights will welcome guests to embrace a variety of eclectic worlds that celebrate and elevate fandom favorites alongside live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, curated food, beverages and merchandise.
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature an array of exciting experiences and activations that will be included every event night for guests to enjoy.
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights will also feature these in-world experiences:
 
  • ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show. ONE PIECE returns to Universal Fan Fest Nights, but this time as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the success of the Universal Studios Japan production, ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show will invite guests to a whirlwind performance featuring a cast of ONE PIECE fan-favorite characters. With action, comedy and chaos taking center stage, guests will be transported to the very heart of the world of ONE PIECE – enveloped in friendship, freedom and mayhem.​
  • Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe. This exciting Japanese language CG anime short film, which originally debuted as part of Universal Studios Japan’s popular Cool Japan, will gather guests within DreamWorks Theatre to watch a subtitled version featuring heroine Super Sailor Moon as she battles an unforeseen enemy with sinister motives to acquire the Legendary Silver Crystal from Moon Palace’s enchanting ball. With her unwavering spirit, accompanied by audience support, Super Sailor Moon will prove good indeed prevails over evil as she outwits her rival and restores tranquility to the Moon Palace.
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff. This new, unique, walk-through experience will take guests into the depths of the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff. With guidance from a Hogwarts Professor, they will encounter magical creatures and familiar beasts as they face a series of obstacles which will require the guests to summon their bravery and spell-casting skills to help a Hippogriff in need.
  • SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration. This year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights introduces a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This all-new adventure will welcome guests to explore the land, where they will have a chance to meet new, colorful Yoshis who can be found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.
  • DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. This fan-favorite immersive experience returns due to popular demand, along with some enhancements. Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic walk-through experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.
 
This engaging experience features the legendary beholder Xanathar, uniquely created by the masterful puppeteer, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.
 
Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.
 
  • General Admission: General Admission ticket to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
  • Universal Express: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
  • Universal Express Unlimited: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including unlimited express access (per day) to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
  • After 2PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening General Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights.
  • After 2PM Day/Night Universal Express: Daytime admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each ride, attraction and seated show during the day, plus one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction during the event.
  • 2-Night General Admission: 2-Night General Admission access to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
  • Ultimate Fandom Pass: General Admission pass to enjoy for up to all event nights of Universal Fan Fest Nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase). No blockout dates on return visits. All visits must be completed by May 16, 2026. Does not include daytime theme park admission or early event access.
  • Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 6pm (subject to change), to select Universal Fan Fest Nights in-world experiences prior to event opening. A Universal Fan Fest Nights admission ticket for the same date must be purchased separately.
  • Universal Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour: Enjoy VIP treatment of the event, including a shared, expertly guided walking tour of the in-world experiences, rides and attractions, as well as a gourmet dinner (alcoholic beverages excluded) in the private VIP dining room and complimentary valet parking.
  • Pass Member Special Pricing: Pass Members can take advantage of special online Pass Member pricing on General Admission tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights when visiting on select event nights.
 
Adding to the adventure, guests can also experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.
 
For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

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3/23/2026 0 Comments

SeaWorld San Diego Announces 2nd Annual Fins & Flippers 5k Run/Walk and Kids Run – Shark Edition

SeaWorld San Diego Announces 2nd Annual Fins & Flippers 5k Run/Walk and Kids Run – Shark Edition
Early bird registration is open now, including special discounts for Pass Members and for participants who sign up for both Fins & Flippers 5K in April and Howl-O-Sprint 5K in October
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (March 23, 2026) – SeaWorld San Diego is calling all runners and walkers to join the 2nd Annual Fins & Flippers 5K, taking place on Sunday, April 19 at 7 a.m. This exciting event where land meets sea will have a shark-inspired twist as the park prepares for the upcoming debut of the all-new Shark Encounter, opening this spring.


The Fins & Flippers 5K invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to take part in a 3.1-mile adventure through the park’s scenic grounds, featuring stunning views of Mission Bay and passing by SeaWorld’s incredible animals and exhibits. Along the 5K course, participants will enjoy ocean-inspired surprises, aquatic-themed photo moments and the chance to meet lively, sea-inspired characters. The event is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities, and all 5K participants will receive an official race shirt, race bib with a timing chip and a unique finisher medal, along with the opportunity to qualify for special sea-worthy awards.
 
In addition to the 5K Run, younger participants can enjoy the Kids Fun Run – the perfect opportunity for little ones to join in on the oceanic adventure. Little runners and walkers will also receive an event t-shirt and commemorative medal.
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The event celebrates the beauty of the ocean and promotes the importance of marine conservation, offering a fun and family-friendly experience for everyone. As part of SeaWorld San Diego’s commitment to marine conservation, a portion of the registration funds from the Fins & Flippers 5K will be donated to the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), a non-profit scientific research organization committed to conserving and renewing marine life to ensure a healthier planet. The HSWRI team of experts provides innovative and objective scientific solutions to challenges threatening ocean health and marine life in our rapidly changing world.
 
Early bird registration for Fins & Flippers 5k is $45 and will run from now through February 15. Registration pricing will go up to $50 after this date for a limited time*. The Kids Fun Run will start at $25, with price increases as the event gets closer*. SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass Members receive the best discounts throughout the year, including a discount on race registration. All participants who register early for both 2026 SeaWorld race events - Fins & Flippers on April 19 and Howl-O-Sprint on October 18 - will receive a special discount to each event. Register here https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/fins-and-flippers-5k/. The top three male and female finishers in each age division will receive two single day tickets to SeaWorld San Diego.
 
The 5K runs are one of many events in a lineup of exciting events and openings in 2026. Opening in Spring this year, a reimagined Shark Encounter is set to debut. As one of the park’s most iconic and awe‑inspiring animal exhibits, the ALL‑NEW experience will transport guests into a breathtaking aquatic world—inviting them to explore the ocean in bold new ways and come face‑to‑face with the remarkable beauty and power of sharks, celebrated as legends rather than villains. The reimagined experience continues to showcase the stunning array of sharks, with over 10 different species including sand tiger sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and the endangered Australian leopard shark—part of a Species Survival Plan through AZA-accredited facilities. Almost all the species at Shark Encounter are listed as at least vulnerable or near threatened, reinforcing SeaWorld’s commitment to education and species protection.
 
For more information, to register, and purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest event details and information.
*Prices do not include mandatory taxes and fees.
 
ABOUT SEAWORLD
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 42,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.

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3/21/2026

Universal Orlando Unveils New Details About This Year's Highly Anticipated 35th Anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT UNVEILS NEW DETAILS ABOUT THIS YEAR’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS - THE WORLD’S PREMIER HALLOWEEN EVENT

The Nightmares Return Select Nights August 28 through November 1 as Universal Studios Florida is Transformed Into the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” - Featuring the Return of Legendary Original Characters, Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow, as the Ringmasters of This Year’s Event
Orlando, Fla. (March 21, 2026) – This fall, Universal Orlando Resort marks a major milestone as Halloween Horror Nights, the World’s Premier Halloween Event, returns for its 35th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of horror and unleashing terrifying, immersive experiences that continue to redefine Halloween entertainment.

Today, the destination reveals the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” as the theme for this year’s event, transforming Universal Studios Florida into a decrepit, fear‑fueled carnival featuring a sinister new slate of haunted houses, scare zones and outrageous entertainment inspired by elements from Halloween Horror Nights’ history plus some of the biggest names in horror. And the ringmasters of this year’s event will be none other than Jack the Clown – arguably the most notorious Halloween Horror Nights icon in history – and his legendary rival, Dr. Oddfellow. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will mark the first time that these nemeses join forces to wreak havoc amongst guests...after all – a fear divided is a fear diluted...

Universal Orlando has also revealed that one of the original haunted houses at this year’s event will bring guests face-to-face with the icons themselves. In “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control,” the long‑standing conflict between Jack and Oddfellow comes to life for the first time as guests journey into the unsettling origins of the two adversaries’ undying rivalry. As chaos and control collide, the two Icons battle for dominance until they ultimately discover that the only way to obtain the power they seek is not to fight each other - but to join forces instead.

Plus, starting today, guests can showcase their excitement with a few items from the Halloween Horror Nights 2026 merchandise collection featuring Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow that are on sale now. Guests can shop the new apparel and more at select retail locations in Universal Studios Florida or online at shopUniversal.com.
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Stay tuned – the first ticket products for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando will go on sale very soon.  More information about the slate of sinister experiences that awaits guests will be shared in the months ahead. For more information about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, visit UniversalOrlando.com/HHN.

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