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11/24/2025 0 Comments Universal Studios Hollywood Update - Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift Testing and the arrival of the HolidaysThis past weekend we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood mainly to get some pictures and video of Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift testing, but also to take a look at the holiday preparations at the park. The Holidays at the park begin today which may seem odd for them to start on a Monday, but many people take off Thanksgiving week so it actually makes a lot of sense. You can see all of the details for the holiday season activities here! We'll be checking it out during the AP night next week! Let's head in and check out the park! Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift Testing! Testing has actually been going on for a couple of weeks now, but this was the first time we were able to get to the park to check it out.  I think this will have the best views of any coaster in the United States. The only one I can think of that may come close is Wildfire at Silver Dollar City. I know some people will claim it's Millennium Force, but most of those views are via drone, etc. I'm talking about views from inside the park. =)   Hopefully something on the backside of the sound walls?         I saw it test 3 times and then decided to move down to get footage from this angle. And stood here for an hour with no testing before I moved on. I always forget what a "hurry up and wait" game coaster testing is.  Believe it or not, the park now has Fast and Furious Merchandise!!!  Still no "Hollywood Drift" merchandise. But it's definitely coming.    Universal Holidays Let's check out some of the Holiday fun. The tree in front of Universal Cinema is themed to Wicked: For Good, which makes perfect sense.  It's not the holidays in LA until King Kong is wearing his Santa hat.  The Studio Store is decked out for the holidays.   Just chilling with my dude ...  There is a new Pass Member magnet. Love this one! Be sure to pick yours up.  I am not a spirit jersey person at all, that may be changing. I think I need this.  The back! Check out some more holiday merchandise below. There's actually a lot of really cool and new stuff this year! Click any image below to see a full size version Random Stuff Five Nights at Freddy's Pizza is still available on the lower lot. Still say this is coming back for FanFest Nights.  Lots of new Wicked merch!  Tried out Slice House for the first time   Honestly, it was just okay. It may have been better had I actually gotten what I ordered. I didn't feel like going back in and telling them.  Raising Cane's is almost done and is apparently scheduled to open on December 11th.   And finally, work is continuing on the new security area as well. I know I've said this before, but I'm still curious how the logistics of this are going to work. Related Videos
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Last week we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood for the second night of the Pass Member park Takeover to check out Grinchmas, Christmas in the Wizarding World and all of the holiday joy featured at the park this year. As always just a fantastic evening in the park, ride lines were pretty much nonexistent and a bit of early rain left the park with a tremendous glow.  Good Evening from CityWalk LA  It's not Christmas in LA until you see King Kong with his Santa hat  Arrived a bit before 7:00 to take in some holiday joy  The Universal Upper Lot decorated for the holidays  Underrated view, absolutely love this   Wouldn't it be great if we all just celebrated a Happy Merry Everything?
  Snowman is off-center, uh oh. =)  Let's check out Who-Bilation!   Before the crowds got in, was able to get some nice pics of the empty Universal Plaza   After the crowds got in  Basically the only crowds were for the Grinch Meet and Greet and the Grinchmas show. Everything else was pretty much empty.
 The Gingerbread Whoopie Pie was fantastic  Heading into Wizarding World 
 It was a gorgeous night in the valley  I hadn't seen Super Nintendo World this empty since the media days earlier this year   Blown away every time We'll be back at Universal Studios at least once more this holiday season, we are looking forward to checking out more of the holiday food and fun. Related Videos
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Last week we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out Grinchmas and get some interviews with The Grinch and the citizens of Who-Ville. We have a lot of great pictures and video for you today! The video features a look at all of the Grinchmas fun, interviews with The Grinch and more as well as the Tree Lighting Ceremony! Thanks to Daniel K. Lew for covering the event for us and for all of the amazing pictures and video. Pictures and Video credit to Daniel K. Lew  The Grinch says welcome to Grinchmas 2022!  Before checking out Grinchmas, how about a look at some of the holiday decorations in the park!
Always a good time seeing Frankenstein's Monster and the Bride!  Do you want to build a snowman?
  Let's do some Grinchmas!! 
  Meeting Max is always a highlight!   Send a postcard to The Grinch!
    Some awesome movie props in the area as well 
Thanks to Universal for having us out and for Daniel for the amazing coverage!! More information about Grinchmas 2022 can be found here! Related Videos
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