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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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  • Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Grand Opening February 4, 2021 - November 30, 2020
  • Universal Orlando Jurassic Coaster Construction and Bourne Stuntacular Technical Rehearsals - June 17, 2020
  • Super Nintendo World and Secret Life of Pets Update - February 21. 2020
  • ​Universal Studios Hollywood last weekend of HHN and Park Update - November 4, 2019


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12/4/2018

Grinchmas 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Last weekend we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the holidays. 

This year the event is expanding and is better than ever with an all new Grinchmas show, more food and treats in Wizarding World and of course lots of great decorations throughout the park. 

Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
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It was an absolute gorgeous day
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Our first stop of course 
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We did single rider, then got stuck for about 30 seconds and then got to ride again. Score!! 
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We hadn't done the Tour since April, so we had to make it a priority 
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The new soundstages look awesome 
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Heading back into the park. Jurassic World is getting a LOT of work done
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A crane is on-site 
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We are getting even more excited about this than we were already 
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There's also a crane on-site for whatever this is going to be. =) 
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Let's head in and take a look at Grinchmas 
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Show times for your planning purposes 
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More construction going up upstairs for the rumored Secret Life of Pets ride 
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It's even invading the Walking Dead queue 
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The characters at Universal are amazing
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Always nice to see new food options in Wizarding World 
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And of course old favorites 
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As the sun goes down, the snow shows up on the castle 

(Really wish some other parks would do this as to not have snow on their castles in the middle of October)
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Who's ready for Who-Bilation?!?!?! 
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Looks fantastic 
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Trying to get pictures of stuff in 2018. Lol. 
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It's beautiful 
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We've got some great video of the tree lighting and other decorations throughout the park
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It was even snowing in the Harry Potter store!! 
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Decorations all over the upper lot 
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Mistletoe Minion 
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We had a great day at the park and will be back before the end of the year
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Out in CityWalk, some new (to us) Lego decorations (gonna guess this has been here since Jurassic World 2 came out?) 
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Santa photo spot 
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We had to also make a stop at Voodoo Doughnuts on our way out of course. =) 
Thanks for checking out our update. For more info on the holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, click here. 

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  • ​Photo Tour of Universal Studios Florida
  • Photo Tour of Islands of Adventure ​​


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4/21/2017

Grand Opening of Universal Cinema at CityWalk LA

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Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal, and Acclaimed Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, along with Jordan Peele, Will Packer and Jason Blum, Help Universal CityWalk Inaugurate its All-New State-of-the-Art Universal Cinema

Celebratory Event Invites Movie-Goers to “See Movies Where Movies are Made” as Universal CityWalk Officiates the Grand Opening of Its Multi-Million Dollar Cinema Renovation
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​Universal City, California, April 20, 2017 – Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal; Academy®, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg; Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele (Get Out); Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Will Packer (Straight Outta Compton); Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy Award-winning producer Jason Blum (Get Out); and Karen Irwin, President & COO, Universal Studios Hollywood, celebrated the grand opening of Universal CityWalk’s multi-million dollar AMC Theatre renovation to create an all-new state-of-the-art Universal Cinema. 
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With its proximity to the Universal Studios’ production lot and filming locations for many blockbuster movies, these award-winning filmmakers helped call “action” and shine a spotlight on the Universal Cinema as the place to “see movies where movies are made.”

“The new Universal Cinema is a spectacular place to enjoy blockbuster films and we’re thrilled to have such acclaimed filmmakers join us to commemorate the occasion,” said Karen Irwin, President & COO, Universal Studios Hollywood. “As The Entertainment Capital of L.A., we’ve entertained guests for generations, taking them behind-the-scenes of movie-making and placing them in the heart of the action with our incredible attractions, so it’s only fitting that we create the ultimate movie-going experience giving fans access to a movie theatre where they watch films in Hollywood screening rooms the same way filmmakers do.”

Universal Cinema’s top-to-bottom makeover coincides with Universal Studios Hollywood’s ambitious epic transformation to reimagine the world-class entertainment destination.

For film buffs, Universal CityWalk has long been the epicenter for fans seeking an environment that matches the excitement of their favorite blockbuster movies. Delivering modern, high-tech elegance and chic sophistication, the renovation of the split-level movie theatre offers a stylish and inviting place that captures the spirt of the glamourous movie studio—complete with screening room quality theatres and ultra-plush reclining seats.

The Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar—an all-new upscale and stylish second-level retreat, flanked by the upper level theatres—adds a charismatic new dimension to the space for casual pre- and post- movie-going fun.  Beverages served at the lounge can also be taken into the second level theatres.

Each redesigned theatre has been fully upgraded with the most technologically advanced sight and sound achievements. The Universal Cinema represents the first multiplex in the United States to incorporate Christie laser projection, Christie Vive audio sound system and Dolby ATMOS with recliner seating to deliver maximum-impact movie presentations in 18 auditoriums. The installation of new state-of-the art screens, perforated to enable 360 degree audio, complement the overall enhancements.

The recent upgrade to the IMAX theatre features IMAX’s next-generation 4K laser projection and 12-channel sound systems designed to enhance the entire movie-going experience and provide an audience with sharper, brighter, clearer and more vivid digital images than ever.

A departure from traditional movie concession stands, the completely redesigned AMC Marketplace offers movie-goers a contemporary grab-n-go, self-service experience, featuring a delectable new take on concession favorites, including specialty popcorn, gourmet foods, real fruit smoothies, café style coffees and a Coca-Cola Freestyle self-service touch screen soda fountain featuring 165 different Coca-Cola drink products. 

A box office and guest services concierge is now located inside the venue, with convenient automated box office kiosks situated adjacent to the venue by the “5 Towers” outdoor concert stage. Additionally, movie-goers can enjoy $5 Movie General Parking with the purchase of a movie ticket. 

Since 1993, CityWalk has boosted the city’s rhythm through a foundation built on providing memorable entertainment experiences.  With a series of dramatic enhancements currently underway from the introduction of new dining experiences such as the recently opened Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Voodoo Doughnut, and LudoBird, shopping experiences and visually aesthetic design features, CityWalk continues to resonate as one of L.A.’s most influential lifestyle centers.

More information on CityWalk is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates can also be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA,Facebook-Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

Universal Studios Hollywood™ is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Recent additions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter TM” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor rollercoaster, as well the all-new “The Walking Dead” daytime attraction.  Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons RideTM”. The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s flagship attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television studio where they can also experience such authentic and immersive thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.”  The destination also features the Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, including the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue.

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