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8/24/2021

Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Super Nintendo World, HHN and More - August 24, 2021

This past weekend we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood for a few hours of fun, breakfast in Wizarding World and of course to check out the progress on Super Nintendo World and Halloween Horror Nights prep. 

It was an unseasonably cool day in the park (cool for SoCal is in the 70's) but for mid-August, very out of the ordinary. Let's hope the cool weather sticks around for Haunt Season. But we all know another heat wave is coming. 

Let's head into the park to see what's going on. We've got pics and/or video for you this week! 
Written by Gregg Condon
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Usually when you see overcast weather in August, that means humidity. But nope, it was just pleasant.
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Scare Zone progress on the upper lot!
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Signs like this EVERYWHERE. And I hadn't seen that many masks since opening day of the park back in April.
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Before enjoying breakfast at Three Broomsticks, we took a ride on Forbidden Journey. No single rider necessary.
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Hogsmeade always looks so much better when it's gloomy.
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We LOVE the facade for Bride of Frankenstein Lives
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The exit of Bride of Frankenstein Lives
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No progress on the Walking Dead sign yet
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Believe it or not, we had never ridden this. So we did. It was silly and swirly.
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On the Studio Tour, they're getting ready for the Terror Tram. The cars are now behind fences.
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Prep outside the Bates Motel
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More land clearing going on outside Falls Lake
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Oh yeah, Super Nintendo World is still going on too!
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Sorry for the super zoom. Hoping the upcoming iPhone 13 will be a bit better at this. :)
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Not much change for Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Just more foliage it seems.
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They have one of these "The Hundreds" shirts, whatever that is. I want this in adult size, without The Hundreds thing, because I don't know what it is. Seriously. Lol.
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Lots of work going on around Pandora's Box and Haunting of Hill House
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Most controversial facade ever
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We hope you enjoyed! We'll be back at HHN Hollywood for opening night! Can't wait!

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  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - August 10, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - July 20, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - July 6, 2021
  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - May 24, 2021
  • Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras and Velocicoaster Update - February 12, 2021


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2/21/2020

Secret Life of Pets and Super Nintendo World Update - February 21, 2020

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Welcome to another update from Universal Studios Hollywood. We've got a lot of great stuff to share in this update including some CityWalk updates, the final touches for Secret Life of Pets (which we got an awesome tour of, but sadly we can't spill the beans quite yet) and of course, Super Nintendo World. 

We're going to start off in CityWalk since that's what we saw first!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
It's Happening!! 
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Seriously can't wait for this to open. 
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It was a beautiful day at the park! 
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First stop of the day. Let me just say, you're not going to be disappointed. And as Forrest, Forrest Gump would say ... "and that's all I have to say about that" (for now)
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The facade is looking fantastic! 
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As well as Pets Place, which is getting some work done on both sides of the street. 
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Wonder if they'll have dryers in here for after you watch Waterworld in the splash zone? =) 
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Store, coming soon!! 
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Headed in for one last walk-through of The Walking Dead (for now). 
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From a couple of years ago, 360 degree video of The Walking Dead. 
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And of course, had to go into Wizarding World. 

​I got a new iPhone 11 Pro and wanted to see the capabilities of the camera. 
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Quite impressed with the Night Mode. Will take some time to work out all the kinks, but overall very happy with it. 
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Can't wait to use it during Haunt season. (although I do wish the video function had a night mode)
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Moving down to Super Nintendo World
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That wall is going to be annoying. =) 
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Jurassic World is still closed as they add in the new Dino!! 
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And lastly, the classic Universal Studios Hollywood sign is getting some work done
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Alrighty, that'll wrap it up. We'll have a new update for SLOP when we're allowed to, so stay tuned for that. And we'll keep our ears open for Soft Opening dates. 

​Have a great weekend! 

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  • Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood - December 12, 2019
  • Universal Studios Hollywood and Jurassic Park 5k Update - November 17, 2019
  • Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019
  • Jurassic World The Ride Media Night at Universal Studios Hollywood - July 23, 2019
  • Universal Orlando Non-Park Update - May 13, 2019


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12/11/2019

Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood and general park update - December 12, 2019

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Happy Thursday everybody and welcome to what will probably be our last Universal Studios Hollywood update of the decade. Last weekend we were invited out to the park to check out Grinchmas, Christmas in the Wizarding World and all of the amazing Holiday fun. 

In addition we took a look at the current construction projects around the park. Let's check it out!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood! 
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Looks like King Kong got mad at It's Sugar (the store is getting some work done)
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It was a gorgeous day to be out at the park
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Highlight video of Grinchmas 2019
We love little out of the way touches, the record studio outside of Mel's had a great Christmas album display
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Merry Grinchmas 
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The real clouds look almost fake here 
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All the different things you can do at Grinchmas

Our advise, do the Wholiday Tree Lighting later in the evening 
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We met the mayor who wished us a happy Anniversary (our 24th was the day after our visit ... yes, we were VERY young when we got married, well, 20)
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We decided to meet Max too!!
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He's so awesome! 
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We love the look of this area at night
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The lit up Wholiday tree
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We also took some pics/video of Secret Life of Pets progress
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We can't wait to try this out next year
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And also a Super Nintendo Land update video. This was taken from the Studio Tour so it's kind of bumpy. Our apologies. 

Lastly, we enjoyed a nice evening in Hogwarts and celebrated the Holidays there. 
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We had dessert out on the patio, enjoying some hot butterbeer and waiting for the crowds to die down a bit for the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle (you can see it from here too). 
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The shows they do here are truly magical, we love them. 
Thanks for the amazing night Universal Hollywood!! We'll see you in the new year! 
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You can find out more information about the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood here. 

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  • Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019
  • Universal CityWalk Hollywood Tasting Event at Antojitos and Vivo - October 25, 2019
  • Jurassic World The Ride Media Night at Universal Studios Hollywood - July 23, 2019
  • Universal Orlando Non-Park Update - May 13, 2019


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