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5/22/2023 0 Comments

Universal Studios Hollywood Update - HHN, Universal Plaza and More - May 22, 2023

Happy Monday everybody, hope you had a great weekend. It was mostly a quiet weekend here except for a quick visit to a couple of parks on Friday! First up we've got an update from Universal Studios Hollywood and a look at Halloween Horror Nights prep! Also some updates on a couple of projects around the park! Let's head in! 
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It was a gloomy morning at the park, we are definitely in our "May Grey" period.
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They've finished work on the Universal Plaza where they have completely removed the water fountains and have done some nice brick work around the plaza.
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It looks like they may have a bit more work to do on the walls around the outside, but it looks really great! There's also a couple of ODV carts that are usually here that aren't back yet.
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I'm guessing they wanted to get the plaza open to show off some of these Fast and Furious cars since FastX hit theaters over the weekend.
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El Camino with some cannons or something?
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Ford Fairlane
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Datsun 240z - I think this is my favorite one
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Construction on the upper lot HHN House is moving along quite nicely.
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No idea what this house is, but there have been rumors of a Universal Monsters Paris house, that would certainly seem to fit this area of the park.
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Walls are now up around the Animal Actors and Special Effects stages for the rumored Fast and Furious coaster.
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As of now, Production Central is still open.
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Work extends to the exit area and you can see some workers up on the roof there. Still not sure the park needs to attempt a 3rd Fast and Furious attraction, would rather see the coaster be Back to the Future or even Bourne.
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Moving down towards the lower lot, the backlot house is progressing nicely.
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I didn't do the studio tour, but it doesn't look like any thematic elements have been added yet.
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You can see the façade to the right, looks like a window and doorway. This was the entrance for the Killer Clowns house last year, so that seems to be the entrance for this years house.
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The house behind Mummy is also under construction. This was the entrance last year, not sure if that will be the case this year. We'll have to see once a façade goes up on either side of the house.
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I did give Simpsons my once-a-year courtesy ride. And that's really all I have to say about that. =)
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I did take some pics in the pre-show.
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Wouldn't surprise me at all if this is the next attraction that is replaced at the park. Both because of Disney owning The Simpsons now, but also because this ride system is now almost 30 years old. And it shows.
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No indication of any HHN progress near Waterworld. Looking back on last years update, the first pics we have of progress here was our June update.
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Of course it's possible there will not be a house here this year.
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The park has some Pride merchandise, and until August 100% of the profits will be donated to the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
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Out in CityWalk, walls are around the formers Starbucks and Blaze Pizza. Will be interesting to see what this ends up being.

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2/27/2023

Super Nintendo World From Construction To Reality

We've got a very special update for you today! We're going to take a look back on Super Nintendo World Construction from our first ever Construction Picture in December 2018, all the way through media night on February 15, 2023. 

We've got a video below and pictures if you prefer that. We really hope you enjoy this look back on the creation of Super Nintendo World. 

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December 4, 2018 - Our first shot of actual construction other than sound stage removal.
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February 9, 2019 - You can already start to see the shape of the land as we know it today.
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February 25, 2019 - A view you will never see again!
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September 19, 2019 - A pretty large gap between updates, but you can see a lot of progress!
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November 4, 2019 - For some reason we stayed up top, but really like the lighting in these pics. I think it was HHN closing night?
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November 17, 2019 - Just a few weeks later we found ourselves back at Super Nintendo World!
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January 29, 2020 - These were actually taken the same day as the Kobe Bryan helicopter crash, you can see just how foggy it was that day.
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This is where Mario Kart is today!
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February 20, 2020 - We were at the park for a Secret Life of Pets tour that day, that we didn't even end up running until a year later, because of ... something. =)
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By the time we see this view again, all of the Mario Kart building will be closed in.
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March 20, 2021 - A full 13 months later, we attended the food festival event at the park and were able to see the amazing progress on Super Nintendo World.
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May 24, 2021 - The park is now open and we're able to get down to the lower lot!
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July 20, 2021 - You can start to see the rest of the land emerging in front of the Mario Kart show building.
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Glorious sightline =)
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August 24, 2021 - You can really start to see Mount Beanpole and Bowsers Castle taking shape.
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November 2, 2021 - the outsides of Mount Beanpole and more of Super Nintendo World are coming into shape.
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November 21, 2021 - More walls ready to go into place!
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January 7, 2022 - 364 days from our Super Nintendo World Tour, the land looked like this!
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April 29, 2022 - We're really starting to see more themed elements, and the outside animatronics!
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June 24, 2022 - We now have an "early 2023 opening date!!
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August 24, 2022 - Even more themed elements are added, and this may have been the first update we saw movement from some of the animatronics.
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October 30, 2022 - On our last visit of HHN 2022 we got to see the Super Nintendo World sign!!
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November 7, 2022 - Just a mere 2 months from our first time in the land, you can see the amount of work to be done.
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January 6, 2023 - We were honored to be included in a tour of Super Nintendo World! This was just about 5 days prior to Technical Rehearsals.
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January 16, 2023 - Our first Technical Rehearsal for Super Nintendo World!
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February 15, 2023 - It was finally here! Super Nintendo Media Night and Grand Opening!
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Getting to enjoy things like this with family and chosen family is always special.
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Bowser Jr. hopes you've enjoyed this look back on Super Nintendo World construction!

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1/30/2023

Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Preview at CityWalk LA

Last Thursday we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood for a preview of the long awaited Toothsome Chocolate Emporium at CityWalk. 

This eatery has replaced the former Hard Rock Cafe which means it's location within CityWalk is front and center located between all of the parking structures and just steps away from Universal Cinema. 

Toothsome officially opened last Friday to large crowds and great reviews! You can see all of the details for Toothsome at this link, including links to getting a reservation! 

Let's head in for our preview!
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Welcome to Toothsome!
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There had been a few previews, but on this night it was our turn!!
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Can we make it a rule that every time you walk in somewhere they just hand you an amazing milkshake? =)
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Let's check out the food, we didn't get to try it all, but what we did try was amazing!
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I'm a huge fan of Creme Brulee, and this did not disappoint.
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Nor did the Bread Pudding!
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I hate tomatoes, like hate with a passion. But the Bruschetta was maybe the best thing we tried all night. And I didn't even take off the tomatoes.
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We already have a list of things to try when we get back to Toothsome. This is one of them.
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We got to try 3 of the crafted drinks. The Root Beer Old Fashioned, PB Cup Fashioned and the Cacao Nut Margarita. My favorite was the Root Beer Old Fashioned.
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Root Beer Old Fashioned
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Cacao Nut Margarita
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Toothsome also features an upstairs seating area. They also set up a little buffet up here for us.
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The ceiling is awesome!
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And great views of CityWalk.
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The previously mentioned Chocolate Creme Brulee. The Bread Pudding pictured below was also pretty amazing.
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Lots of great steampunk props throughout the restaurant.
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If you don't want to eat inside the restaurant, you can head to the bar to get a shake!
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A few more pics of the props around the eatery.
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Love this view!
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Some great lighting on the outside as well!
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Thank you Universal for having us out for the preview. We can't wait to head back and try some more yummy food and drinks and shakes and desserts. =)

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