Universal Studios Hollywood Update: Halloween Horror Nights is SO CLOSE, Fast and Furious Progress - August 28, 2023

Time for an all new update from Universal Studios Hollywood! We've got a lot of prep for Halloween Horror Nights going on, the event begins in just about 10 days. Preparation for the Fast and Furious coaster is progressing, well, fast and furiously, get used to that joke. 

We've got a lot to get into, so let's just get right to it! 

HHN Prep is happening, get your tickets!

A quick merchandise check, Villain Con merchandise is at the park. Definitely would not mind Minion Mayhem getting replaced by Villian Con Blast from Universal Orlando.

Absolutely love this shirt

New new HHN Merch ... yet

I think I need this hat, I should have just gotten it.

Hanging with Marilyn!!

The Dollz scare zone is coming together

The trend of absolutely fantastic HHN related artwork continues for 2023

NOT THE BOO BOX!!

The Dia De Los Muertos area is back!

The walls came down around Monstruos, and it looks fantastic! If you want to learn more about this house and scare zone, check out our video from Midsummer Scream!

El Terror De Las Momias Scare Zone is looking particularly fun! Wonder if this will be a house in 2024.

Not sure why this sign made me laugh

Speaking of fantastic art work, absolutely LOVE these "movie" posters in the scare zone. 

Even the Minions are getting in on the Halloween fun

It's back! Super fun photo op!

An overview of where the four lower lot houses will be for HHN.

The Stellar Bar is coming together, hopefully they figure out a better way to do the line this year!

Definitely excited to try some pizza!

We've been binge-watching Chucky and have really enjoyed it.

On the Studio Tour, prep for the Terror Tram is underway.

We're sure Norman will be around

It looks like there is more to this portion of the terror tram than in previous years. We'll see.

The HHN Tribute Store in CityWalk is not open yet, hopefully soon.

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Fast and Furious Construction 

Moving on, let's check out the progress on your future #1 coaster!

Even though we've been covering this for a few months now, it's still kind of shocking just how big this entire construction area is.

Construction stretches from the old Special Effects/Animal Actors stages all the way down to Stage 12.

Lots of older trees and other brush have been removed.

Still more to go, they are moving very quickly.

A bit of foreshadowing here? =)

This is going to be such a unique coaster, can't wait. I know we've said this before though, we wish it was just "movie" themed, not tied to an IP.

How different is this going to look? Can't wait to find out.

And that's gonna wrap it up, we'll be back at the park later this week for ... something. Stay tuned. =)

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