Tag: Universal Studios
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Jaws Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Exhibition, Screenings, Merchandise, and More
June 20, 1975, is a significant date in movie history because that’s the day that Steven Spielberg’s Jaws was released in theatres. The film was released by Universal Pictures and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now 50 years later, the film remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in movie history. To mark…
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Universal Studios to Reopen on Friday
Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk will be reopening on Friday after being closed due to the Los Angeles Fires.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Remains Closed as Fires Continue to Rage Across Southern California
Universal Studios Hollywood remains closed on Thursday as fires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.
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All-New Universal Studios Experience DLC Comes to Minecraft
More experiences are coming soon to Minecraft. Now it’s time to open the blocky gates to the all-new Universal Studios Experience DLC! This is a wild Minecraft adventure map that combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world, but also throughout the theme parks’ history! They are fun, they…
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Universal Studios Releases Islands of Adventure Soundtrack on Streaming Platforms
Universal Studios announced today that it had put the soundtrack for Islands of Adventures on multiple music streaming platforms. This includes Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora to name a few. The album includes the following songs on its tracklist: The full soundtrack for Islands of Adventure can also be heard here: What do you think…
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An Early Look at Super Nintendo World by Day and By Night
Universal Studios Hollywood will open Super Nintendo World to the public on Friday, February 17. As a special reward for their annual pass holders, a series of preview days were announced, allowing members who successfully registered on line to spend two hours (more or less) in the new land. Our visit was scheduled for Sunday,…
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An Unexpected Visit to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood
Guests strolling Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, January 12 were offered an unusual treat. An unexpected “Technical Rehearsal” of their Super Nintendo World allowed not only access to the eagerly anticipated expansion, but an opportunity to experience its signature attraction, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge. There was nothing unusual on the announcement board in the upper…
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Super Nintendo World Comes to Life Ahead of Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Nintendo World will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 17, 2023. When it does, guests will be able to experience the world of Mario and Luigi’s adventures in an immersive way like never before. Guests will enter Super Nintendo World through, appropriately enough, a green pipe. This is just what anyone who…
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Universal Studios Orlando Makes Face Coverings Optional for Vaccinated Guests
Universal Studios Orlando has again updated its face-covering policy as it continues to return closer to a pre-pandemic normal. On its website, it now says that “Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated guests. Non-vaccinated guests are asked to wear face coverings at all indoor locations.” There is further elaboration on the page that give…
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Universal Studios Orlando No Longer Requiring Face Coverings Outdoors
Universal Studios Orlando has updated its mask policy. Today the resort announced on its website that face coverings are no longer required outdoors. This doesn’t mean that face coverings are completely eliminated for guests, however. They will still be required for all indoor locations. Masks will also be required for all attractions. The requirement will…
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Theme Park Reopening Plans Released, Major Theme Parks May Not Open for Some Time
This afternoon, the California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gave a press conference about reopening guidelines for California attractions. At the press conference, he talked about theme parks and sports stadiums. With the strict guidelines that we saw Ghaly speak about, we may not see major theme parks reopen for quite some…
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Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Plans for Reopening
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed its proposal for reopening its theme parks to the Florida Economic Recovery Task Force. This will ultimately see Universal Orlando beginning a phased reopening starting on June 1st with a reopening for the general public happening on June 5th. The plan was unanimously approved by the task force. It still…
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Universal Studios Orlando Plans Phased Reopening Beginning June 1
This morning, The Florida Economic Recovery Task Force has begun to listen to theme park plans to reopen. As many businesses present their plans, we are starting to get an idea of when guests may be inside theme parks once again. Today, we learned that Universal Studios Orlando is planning to begin their phased reopening…
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A Lost Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Film Has Been Found in Japan by Anime Historian
A cartoon short of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit that was thought to be lost has been found. The short is one of seven Walt Disney shorts from the time that was thought lost. The short was a 16mm film of Neck ‘n’ Neck and found by Yasushi Watanabe in the midst of his collection. He purchased it originally while…
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Christmas Comes to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Christmas came early this year for Harry Potter fans this year. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be celebrating this most magical holiday. The Wizarding World will celebrate Christmas with new decorations, new festive foods, and a beautiful new projection show on Hogwarts castle. Watch this video to see details: Christmas Coming to…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part Three
It’s the last of the series of posts of a journey around the Islands of Adventure park, and here’s the best! It’s time for Hogsmeade! And, keep reading at the end for some tips I picked up at my time in Islands of Adventure. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Hogsmeade is definitely the…
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A Disneylander Goes to Islands of Adventure – Part Two
It’s time for the second part of the journey around the Islands of Adventure! We hit some of my personal favorites, so let’s go! Jurassic Park We’re going to skip over the area past Lost Continent and head to Jurassic Park. At the time i went, Jurassic World had premiered about a few days before,…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part One
Just as there was a Universal Studios Florida series, here’s an Islands of Adventure. Yes, you may not have thought there was this much to do in both parks. Here’s part one, and we’ll make our way around the park, although saving the best for last. Islands of Adventure had a rocky start. I myself…
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A Disneylander Goes To Universal Studios Florida – Part Three
Here it is! Diagon Alley! It really needed its own post almost all its own. There was so much to see in it, so there’s much to share. After are some tips I noted while on my time there. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley There was a lot to expect with this…
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A Disneylander Goes To Universal Studios Florida – Part Two
Yes. There’s a part one to this trip report. Let’s continue on the journey around the park… San Francisco Though I’m going in order, I’m going to save the best for last and skip over to San Francisco. This had some great building representations of things like the Ghirardelli factory and parts of the wharf. …
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A Disneylander Goes To Universal Studios Florida – Part One
Recently I was able to travel to Florida and go to the Universal Orlando resort. I went to both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Here’s the beginning of describing all I saw, and it’s going to be in three, yes three, parts! There’s a lot to see and do! So, let’s get started……
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First Full Length Official Trailer for JURASSIC WORLD Released! – Watch it Here!
And remember… if something chases you… run. The first full length trailer for Jurassic World was just released by Universal Pictures. Watch the whole thing here: So what do you think? After watching the trailer my first thought was… wow. This looks like a movie that I’m definitely going to enjoy. Yes, it definitely has…