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Halloween Horror Nights and Fast And Furious Update From Universal Studios Hollywood

8/4/2023

 
Last weekend before the second day of Midsummer Scream, I decided to stop at Universal Studios Hollywood for a quick update, and to see if I could actually make park opening, film an update, and still get to Midsummer Scream for opening. 

Many thought I couldn't pull it off. Spoiler, I did. But that doesn't mean you get any less of an update, we've got a great one for you today! 

And if you missed our coverage of Midsummer Scream 2023, check it out at the link. 


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Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood!

Halloween Horror Nights

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Some HHN Merchandise has hit the shelves, not as much as Orlando yet.
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I love this hat, but I can't do trucker hats.
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Don't think this is new, but still awesome designs!
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No announcement for this house yet, hopefully soon!
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This house was announced at Midsummer Scream! Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America! Be sure to check out a deep dive into the design of this house below.
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The scare zone was also announced and sounds awesome!
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Down on the lower lot, The façade for The Last of Us is starting to take shape.
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No announcement for this house yet either, but we're pretty sure it's a return of Holidayz in Hell.
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No announcement for the show yet, but there are flyers at Spirit Halloween for auditions!

Fast and Furious

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Still not a fan of the theme, but I can't deny how excited I am to have a new Intamin so close!
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If this is even comparable to Velocicoaster, it will be the best coaster in CA.
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Not too much work going on on the hill, yet.
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It's so weird to be able to see all the way to Krustyland.
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Walls have moved all the way around the site.
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This is gonna be rough during HHN.
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The Studio Directory that used to be between the Special Effects show and Animal Actors has been moved to the other side.
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One of the Effects Show signs remains.
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Walls extend all the way behind Duff Brewery and the bridge that the Special Effects stage used to exit on.
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The Universal City sign remains, for now. Let's hope it's not going anywhere. It's an icon.
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Some of the Universal Timeline posters have been removed, but not all of them. Hope this means they aren't going anywhere permanently.
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We see you Dracula.
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A couple of random things. Mobile Ordering continues to expand at the park. This is at Mel's Drive In. We've heard that Mobile Ordering is now available at Krusty Burger, Cletus’ Chicken Shack, Luigi’s Pizza, and Lard Lad Donuts.
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Out in CityWalk, work continues on the former Blaze Pizza/Starbucks.
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No indication as to what this is going to be.

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  • Universal Studios Hollywood Update: HHN, Upper Lot Coaster, Jurassic Park Store - June 6, 2023
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  • Super Nintendo World from Construction to Reality - February 27, 2023
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Universal Studios Hollywood Begins Construction on Its New Roller Coaster Themed to Universal Pictures’ Iconic Fast & Furious Film Franchise

7/12/2023

 
Universal City, California, July 12, 2023 – Buckle up…Universal Studios Hollywood announces construction will soon begin on its new roller coaster, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster saga, Fast & Furious as the world-class entertainment destination continues to elevate the guest experience.
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Renowned for creating groundbreaking and imaginative rides and attractions inspired by today’s most compelling movie, television and digital game experiences, Universal Studios Hollywood will bring innovative and technological achievements never previously employed to this all-new thrill ride.​
 Equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic Fast & Furious universe, this all-new roller coaster will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of the contemporary roller coaster across its global theme park destinations.

            The ride will join Universal Studios Hollywood’s slate of unprecedented, groundbreaking attractions, including the all-new, interactive and immersive land, “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™,” featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” which features “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides, located adjacent to a bustling Hogsmeade village; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield U.S.A., hometown of America’s favorite TV family and “The Simpsons Ride™”; along with the signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, offering guests a front row seat to an authentic movie and television production studio for an exclusive peek at original film sets that include Jupiter’s Claim from Jordan Peele’s NOPE, and Courthouse Square from the Back to the Future films, as well as such experiential attractions as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D,” inspired by the blockbuster films.

            The Fast & Furious saga is a phenomenon. For more than twenty years, the franchise has stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and has earned more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious films have become the studio’s most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise.
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            Stay tuned for updates.
            Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more information and to purchase tickets; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Universal Studios Hollywood Update - Universal Monsters Merchandise, HHN and Construction Updates

6/13/2023

 
Last weekend we headed back to Universal Studios Hollywood for a day of fun, ended up spending about 7 hours in the park and had a fantastic time! We've got lots of great stuff to show you including some new Universal Monsters Merchandise, HHN progress and of course some construction updates on the upper lot. 

Enjoy!! 

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Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood!
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More pride merchandise has been added to the main store in the park.
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I needed a hat, so grabbed this one. Which was our discovery that there is a lot of new Universal Monsters merchandise now available!
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Frankenstein
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The Mummy. No 1999 Mummy stuff though. I think they should add that.
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The Creature
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I didn't get pics of the back of all the shirts.
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Mugs and, are these stuffed animals? Do they have a name?
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The Wolf Man. The TM's in the store mentioned a Wolf Man hat is coming soon.
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I actually like that they have different color shirts.
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Bride of Frankenstein hat
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Frankenstein's monster. I get from a marketing perspective it's easier to just put Frankenstein on it.
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Frankenstein snap-back and bucket hat.
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Absolutely love this
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Okay, let's move over to HHN Construction. Not much visible change here.
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Hoping we'll get some kind of announcement soon.
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Work is going on at the ex Special Effects Show building. Weird place to start, but they know what they're doing more than we do. =)
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If I had to guess, some of the façade of the building will be staying.
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The house behind the mummy is getting some more work done.
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We're about 92.33% sure this is a return of Holidayz in Hell.
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A look at the façade from 2019.
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There was an orthodontics party after park closing.
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A nighttime tour gives some great looks of War of the Worlds
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We'll leave you with a look at a lit up Hogwarts

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