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3/22/2021

Universal Studios Update: Taste of Universal, Pets Place, Super Nintendo World - March 22, 2021

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Over the weekend we made a trip up to Universal Studios Hollywood to take in their Taste of Universal event. We were super excited to get back into the park, try some yummy food and spend a few hours in the park. 

Since our last visit in February 2020, there's been a lot of stuff going on. Namely the all new Pets Place near the Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash attraction and construction on Super Nintendo World. So of course we had to check out both. 

Written by Gregg Condon
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Kong has always been the King of Citywalk
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The movie theater is back open, but no theater attractions in the park are.
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Nothing has changed on the outside of Toothsome since the last time we were at CityWalk
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But it is coming soon!
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Lots of outside seating available all around CityWalk
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Mmm, Donuts
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One of our favorite eateries at CityWalk is now open for outdoor dining
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NBC Sports Grill looks like it could open at any time
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In the meantime, the outside seating area is being used for Antojitos
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Vivo is also open for outdoor dining, they don't have as much outdoor space as some of the other eateries however
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New store too!
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Let's head in to get our taste on!
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Bello!
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The park looks great, didn't feel too busy at all and had signs and table cleaners everywhere
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Lots of space around the park to get pics of things with no people in them
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Pets Place looks awesome! Some pics from inside the store are below.
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Can't wait for this to open!
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The virtual queue machines are ready to go as well as the height markers for the attraction!
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Test seat too!
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There are even some new additions to Super Silly Fun Land!
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The Minion Café is super cute, and we can't wait to try all of the food offerings here.
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Unicorn Cupcakes
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The Loaded Mac and Cheese was very tasty, would recommend
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Gabe from Theme Park Duo got the Meatball Mac and Cheese and said it was very good
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Minion Pudding Thing
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We of course had to head into Wizarding World. At Three Brooksticks got some Sticky Toffee Pudding and of course Butterbeer
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It was nice to be back in Wizarding World

Super Nintendo World Construction 

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The first escalator down to the lower lot was open so we were able to get some pics and video of Super Nintendo World
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You can see where Super Nintendo World is in relation to the rest of the Lower Lot
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An overview of the entire lower lot
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You can see the entry warp pipe in the bottom right corner of this pic. It will be near Transformers.
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A zoomed in view of the entry area and warp pipe
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A look at the entire land
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A different view from Super Silly Funland
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A year ago I would have said the stores/restaurants here would be removed for Super Nintendo World. Now, it's obviously not happening. As you can see the walls around the land have been built around the existing buildings.
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Oh look, HHN Construction!
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One of the HHN Speculation Maps indicates we will get "HHN Lite" here in Hollywood, with two mazes being open during the day. Definitely have some questions about that, namely that these tents get SUPER hot and are not completely dark during the day.

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Back to the food. Chicken Chicharrón. This may have been my favorite thing I ate all day.
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The Street Tacos were also very good, and not just for "theme park tacos". They were actually really good tacos.
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Now that's a pretzel!
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If you didn't get a pink donut, did you even go to Springfield?
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Hello Kitty!!
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Overall we had a great time at Taste of Universal. Many of the food items were pretty much what you can get when the park is open vs specialty food items, but since the park isn't open we were ok with that. The longest lines for the event were at Three Brooksticks and Krusty Burger, which struck us as odd if I'm being honest. But hey, people like those Krusty Burgers! 

The event runs for the next few weeks. Be sure to check it out! 

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3/6/2020

First look inside Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash at Universal Studios Hollywood

In addition to our behind the scenes audio tour of Secret Life of Pets we now have some pictures from inside the attraction. Check them out below!! 
All photos credit: Hamilton Pytluk / Universal Studios Hollywood
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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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  • Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019
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