Universal Studios Hollywood today announced a July 4th opening for its “Walking Dead” attraction. The permanent walk-through attraction is based on the popular AMC television series, which follows survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by hordes of terrifying flesh-eating “walkers.” “After six years...
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Officially Opens
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood officially opened yesterday after five years in the making and almost six years after the first Wizarding World opened at Island of Adventure in Orlando. The park held a star-studded...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood adding Year-Round “Walking Dead” Attraction
Universal Studios Hollywood is proving that zombies aren’t just for Halloween Horror Nights anymore. Last night, the park announced their new “The Walking Dead Attraction,” which is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood later this summer. The attraction was announced on “The Talking Dead,”...
Continue reading...Technical Rehearsals = Sneak Previews of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This week Universal Studios Hollywood began what they’re referring to as “technical rehearsals” for the nearly completed Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to officially open April 7. So what does that mean? Well, most importantly for guests it means...
Continue reading...Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening Date Announced
Universal Studios Hollywood announced this morning the opening date of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter as part of their countdown to the new attraction. The Wizarding World will be open April 7, 2016, earlier than I was expecting,...
Continue reading...6 Ways for West Coast Thrill RIde Lovers to Enjoy the Holidays
One of the best things about living in California is that most West Coast amusement parks are open year ’round, and they pretty much all add new attractions and decorations for the holidays, along with special events. So if you’re...
Continue reading...Wizarding World of Harry Potter Preview Video Debuted by Universal Studios Hollywood
Early today Universal Studios Hollywood released the first in a series of videos giving fans a virtual tour of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to the park this Spring. This first video features the Hogwarts Express conductor...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts Web Preview of Harry Potter
Yesterday, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted an interactive preview and virtual tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter the spring 2016 opening draws near. With just one click, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” comes to life, transforming computer screens...
Continue reading...Universal Teases First Halloween Horror Nights Maze
Halloween is only, uhh, well, three and a half months away, but the popular Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood starts in about two months on Friday, September 18, and the park has announced the first maze that will...
Continue reading...A History of Universal Studios Hollywood with John Murdy
This summer Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating their (roughly) 5oth anniversary of studios tours and as a theme park, while the movie studio location of the park itself celebrates their 100th year. A lot of exciting stuff is happening at Universal...
Continue reading...Man Commits Suicide Inside Universal Studios Hollywood
Shocking news out of California. A man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday afternoon near the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride at Universal Studios in Hollywood. A portion of the park was shut down as a result. Authorities said the incident took...
Continue reading...Christmas Coastering in California
While large swaths of the country are already getting dumped on by snow, out here in California most of our amusement parks are lighting their Christmas trees and busting out the snow machines. In order to help convince those of...
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