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The E! People's Choice Awards Food Truck at Universal CityWalk (10/19)

10/8/2018

 
It may be Halloween season, but E! and Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk have a fun team-up that puts Jack-O-Lanterns aside, in favor of food trucks celebrating E! People’s Choice Awards. CityWalk guests have some fun Treat options coming October 19. Here’s more on the event:

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THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN - AND THEY’RE HUNGRY FOR MORE POP CULTURE!
 
 VISIT THE E! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS FOOD TRUCK IN LOS ANGELES TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES ACROSS VARIOUS CATEGORIES AND  ENJOY SOME FAN-FRIENDLY FREE VOODOO DOUGHNUTS

 
PCA-themed food truck to make stops in New York for New York Comic Con, Austin for Austin City Limits and Los Angeles so fans around the country join in on the fun!
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WHAT:

To celebrate the pop-culture hungry people that make the entertainment industry possible, the E! People’s Choice Awards themed food truck is feeding fans around country, making pit stops in Austin and Los Angeles with a menu of delicious bites inspired by the finalists.
 
When fans arrive at the truck, they will place their votes for a The E! People’s Choice Awards category and then receive a free, customized, Instagrammable food item representing their choice. Fans can then post photos with the hashtag #PCAs.
 
To vote for The E! People’s Choice Awards, go to: pca.eonline.com. The E! People's Choice Awards will air Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m., only on E!

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WHEN & WHERE (all times are local):

AUSTIN
Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 from 12:00pm-6:00pm 
Republic Square Park
422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, 78701
 
LOS ANGELES
Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19; Thursday from 11:00am-5:00pm and Friday in the afternoon / evening time.
Thursday, October 18 on Hollywood Blvd b/t Highland to Orange Dr 
Friday, October 19 at 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk (adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood) – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Sephora at Universal CityWalk Offers Free "Ghoulish Glam" Makeovers for Halloween Horror Nights

10/3/2018

 
Attention, Horror Nights attendees!  Looking to put a little "umph" in your look, for HHN???  Sephora's got you covered!  Visit Sephora's website to make a reservation to receive your complementary "Ghoulish Glam" makeover, "Sinfully Smokey" or "Vampire's Kiss" look, for the evening.

Read the following press release, for more details!

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Guests Invited to Get Glam during “Halloween Horror Nights”
at Universal Studios Hollywood with Complimentary “Ghoulish Glam” Makeovers
Courtesy of Sephora on CityWalk
 
Click here for “Ghoulish Glam” Images
Click here to Purchase Ticket

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​Universal City, October 3, 2018 – Universal Studios Hollywood invites “Halloween Horror Nights” guests to step out in style this season with all-new “Ghoulish Glam” makeovers, applied complimentary courtesy of Sephora on CityWalk.

With two dramatic looks to choose from that can be applied within 15 minutes, guys and gals can go from ordinary to “Sinfully Smokey” or can pucker up with the “Vampire’s Kiss.”  The process is simple: while en route to “Halloween Horror Nights” guests can detour to the new CityWalk Sephora to receive the complimentary “Ghoulish Glam” look, and stock on supplies for later.  Guests can book their “Ghoulish Glam” makeover reservations by visiting Sephora’s website.

The “Vampire’s Kiss” features a wicked black lip with bloody accents to entice the most horrifying of fanged creatures, while the “Sinfully Smokey” includes a winged liner with glitter accents and a kissable dark half-lip.

This year’s terrifying lineup of “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes and attractions includes:
  • “Stranger Things” - Netflix’s critically-acclaimed series comes to life for the first time in an all-new maze featuring the Upside Down and the predatory Demogorgon.
  • “Poltergeist” - Inspired by MGM’s iconic supernatural horror film characterized as one of the scariest movies of all time. 
  • “Universal Monsters” - A contemporary twist on Universal’s original cinematic Monsters featuring an original score produced and composed by GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, SLASH.
  • “Trick ‘R Treat” - Based on the Legendary Pictures’ cult Halloween classic movie directed by Michael Dougherty.
  • “The First Purge” - Inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster thriller franchise, where all crime is legal for 12 hours.
  • “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” - The iconic slasher is back in an all-new maze based on the classicHalloween franchise. 
  • “The Horrors of Blumhouse: Chapter Two” - A killer maze that unites two hit movies produced by Jason Blum – Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare and Unfriended.
  • “The Walking Dead” - Universal Studios Hollywood’s permanent attraction inspired by AMC’s record-breaking television series
  • “Terror Tram: Hollywood Harry’s Dreadtime Storiez” - The notorious serial killer clown that terrorized Universal’s famed backlot returns as the host of this year’s Terror Tram.
  • Jabbawockeez -The award-winning hip hop dance crew returns.

Tickets can be purchased at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. Advance purchase is recommended as event nights will sell out.  Following are the various tickets options:
  • All-new R.I.P. Tour:  Groups of up to 12 can scare in style with all-new R.I.P.  Tour featuring exclusive experiences with a VIP guide, trolley transportation, valet parking, a gourmet buffet dinner and drinks plus unlimited Universal Express privileges to mazes and attractions.
  • After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo:  Experience the park’s popular attractions, by day and remain for the terror that awaits by night.
  • Multi-Night Passes options:
    • ​Frequent Fear Pass – Visit up to 21 select nights.
    • Ultimate Fear Pass – Scare every single night of the event.
    • 2 Nights of Fear Pass – Scare for two select nights.
  • Universal Express™:  This in-demand pass enables guests to enjoy one-time express access to mazes, attractions, Terror Tram experience Jabbawockeez performance. 

For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow @HorrorNights #UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.

NEW VIDEO - Cast of Netflix's "Stranger Things" Comes Face-to-Face with the Demogorgon in Maze at Universal Studios' "Halloween Horror Nights"

9/25/2018

 
While this Halloween at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) features another big line-up of favorites like Michael Myers, Sam, Carol Anne even the Universal Monsters, there seems to be nothing more exciting to the public than those kids from Hawkins.  On this year’s opening night of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), some of the actors from Netflix’s hit show, Stranger Things made their way to the event to experience it all first-hand. Here’s some fun video of their adventures:
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​The Cast of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Comes Face-to-Face with the Demogorgon
During a Recent Visit to the “Stranger Things” Maze at
Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights”

 
Terrifying Maze Inspired by “Stranger Things” Turns Upside Down for the First Time Ever at
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Singapore
 
Click Here to watch the cast get terrified
Click Here to purchase tickets
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Universal City, CA and Orlando, Fla, September 25, 2018 – Things turned upside down when cast from Netflix’s “Stranger Things” took a terrifying spin through the “Stranger Things” maze at Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights,” coming face to face with the show’s most iconic scenes and life-sized predatory Demogorgon.

Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield) and Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair) visited Universal Studios Hollywood to attend the event’s red carpet premiere, surprise fans and step into the Upside Down to experience the all-new “Stranger Things” maze.

Their reactions were priceless. Collectively the group was in awe, characterizing the maze as an exact replica of the show and referencing their close call with the Demogorgon as “freaking awesome,” “really great” and “so scary.”  Video of the cast experiencing the maze can be seen here.

​“Halloween Horror Nights” continues on select nights through November 3 in Hollywood and Orlando, and on select nights through October 31 in Singapore.

​For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Singapore are partnering with Netflix to bring “Stranger Things” to life at this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” events.  Fans of the series will get the chance to brave the Upside Down and confront the supernatural as each park debuts all-new mazes inspired by season one of the critically-acclaimed series.
For more information and to purchase tickets for “Halloween Horror Nights “at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Singapore, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Snowfall is coming to "Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and it's going to be MAGICAL... Plus "Grinchmas" Returns

9/20/2018

 
‘Tis the season (kinda)! Just as Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) readies itself for another big weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH), the park has turned our eye to the festive season that follows, as they share news sure to delight Harry Potter and Grinchmas fans! Yes, just as the Hawkins kids will pack up their pet Demogorgon to head home, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be preparing for a Christmas unlike those of the past, as they add snow into the festivities. Then, the Grinch and Max will unpack their sled for another residency at the Studios. Here are the details on what USH has planned for the 2018 holiday season:

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​Glistening Snowfalls Enhance the Welcome Return of
“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
Along with the Festive “Grinchmas” Who-lebration
Signal the Start to the Exciting Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood
 
Universal CityWalk also Celebrates the Holidays with
Special Appearances by Saint Nick and Free Outdoor Concerts
Universal City, California – September 20, 2018 – It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. as Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk deck the halls with a wintry calendar of festive holiday experiences and an array of delectable treats that families and friends far and wide can enjoy.

The addition of nightly glistening snowfall to “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will enhance the yuletide spirit that resonates throughout the land as HogwartsTM castle transforms into a dazzling light projection spectacular and the quaint town of Hogsmeade village shines brightly with décor uniquely themed to each of the individual storefronts. 

The annual holiday reunites the a cappella Frog Choir, comprised of Hogwarts students and their giant throaty frogs, who return to entertain guests with their harmonized holiday themed songs.

A wide selection of custom-made Christmas ornaments created especially for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will also be available. Collectibles include a variety of decorative Hogwarts castle snow globes, Hogwarts crest and mascot ornaments representing each of the houses, as well as a collection of unique tree toppers and house pennant garland.

Newly introduced holiday-themed fare and hot Butterbeer will further complement the overall experience.

“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will take place daily from November 17, 2018 through January 6, 2019.

As night falls on Hogsmeade village, “The Magic of Christmas at HogwartsTM Castle” will illuminate Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with colorful imagery and impressive dimensional animations that dance across Hogwarts castle in tandem to a musical arrangement from the Harry Potter movies.

“Grinchmas™” returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a Who-lebration of fun fit for The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Who-ville Whos.  The annual event comes to life with a towering 60- foot tall whimsical “Grinchmas” tree where Martha May Who-vier and the Who Dolls will take center stage performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style.  The Who-liday Singers—a hip boy-band ensemble—will perform a cappella concerts featuring a mix of Christmas favorites and pop rock.

“Grinchmas” will take place weekends on December 1-2 and 8-9, and daily from December 14 through December 30, 2018.

Spirited holiday décor and festive whimsy will permeate throughout the theme park including “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and the adjoining “Super Silly Fun Land” as a crew of very merry and mischievous Minions gleefully spread Christmas cheer to visitors of all ages.

On Universal CityWalk a spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree will glisten with 200,000 LED icicles choreographed to the lights and sounds of the season in the 5 Towers plaza. Santa Claus will make daily appearances and offer special photo opportunities at 5 Towers.

The iconic, dancing water fountain situated at the heart of CityWalk will also make a splash this holiday season. This visually dynamic fountain, displaying over 230 individual power jets, will project streams of choreographed water into the air complemented by red and green LED lights and an array of holiday-themed music.

Free concert performances at “5 Towers” and an eclectic ensemble of talented street performers will make CityWalk the ultimate L.A. holiday destination.

The spirit of the season continues with a wintertime transformation of Universal CityWalk, beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 23 through Tuesday, December 25, 2018. 

The holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is included in the price of theme park admission.  More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
Admission to Universal CityWalk is free. More information available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com
 
About Warner Bros. Entertainment: Warner Bros. Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms.  A Time Warner Company, the fully integrated, broad-based studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product, and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.
 
About Dr. Seuss:  Theodor “Seuss” Geisel is quite simply the most beloved children’s book author of all time. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 45 books for children. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.
 
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™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”.  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 Ride™” and the “The Walking Dead” daytime attraction and the all-new DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest.”  The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such authentic thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.”  The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.
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Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” Serves Up a Taste of the Upside Down Inspired by Netflix’s “Stranger Things”at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort

9/12/2018

 
With Halloween Horror Night (HHN) kicking off at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) and Universal Studios Orlando (USO) this week, anticipation is already sky high for the events’ return! That said, things just went up a notch as HHN teases us with some new tasty treats from Eleven and friends! It’s clear that Universal Studios is fully embracing the newfound relationship with Netflix’s hottest property as the Upside Down takeover of HHN stretches from mazes to food. Here’s a look at what’s on the menu for the event:

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Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Universal City, CA and Orlando, Fla, September 12, 2018 – This year, “Halloween Horror Nights” brings a taste of Hawkins, Indiana to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, inviting guests to enjoy foods inspired by Netflix’s “Stranger Things” that also complement the terrifying “Stranger Things” mazes debuting at both parks.
 
“Halloween Horror Nights” begins on Friday, September 14, 2018.
 
The specialized foods were created by the executive chef and culinary teams at each park to further enhance the already immersive “Halloween Horror Nights” experience.
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Here’s what guests can expect to feast on during “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood:
  • Benny’s Burgers: This classic burger, aptly named after the show’s family-owned diner, features a juicy beef burger served on a potato roll and a side of Tater Tots®.
  • The Upside Down Burger: served “upside down,” this signature burger features spicy queso and Flamin’ Hot® Cheetos® served on a potato roll with lettuce, tomatoes and a side of Tater Tots.
  • Benny’s Chicken & Waffle Sandwich: Drizzled with sage-maple aioli and topped with sweet and sour onions, lettuce and tomatoes, this grilled chicken sandwich is served on iconic Kellogg’s® Eggo® waffles with a side of Tater Tots.
  • Demogorgon’s Totcho: A twist on the classic nacho, this dangerously delicious snack piles up Tater Tots, doused in spicy queso, chili, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, sour cream and scallions.
  • Eleven’s Waffle Extravaganza: Inspired by the lead protagonist’s favorite food, this tasty treat mixes Reese’s Pieces, jelly beans, chocolate chips and whipped cream stacked high on three Kellogg’s Eggo waffles.  
Additional treats will be served throughout the theme park, including Mini Meatball Subs, Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Stir Fry Noodles as well as Voodoo Doughnuts.

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Here’s what guests can expect to dine on at Universal Orlando Resort: 
  • Waffles Galore!: All inspired by Eleven’s favorite food, guests can enjoy a variety of waffle treats at “Halloween Horror Nights,” including Fudge Dipped Waffle on a Stick topped with peanuts and sprinkles; Waffle Ice Cream Pocket Sundae which features two chocolate chip waffles stuffed with strawberry ice cream and topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, sprinkles, chopped peanuts and a cherry; Triple Decker Extravaganza, which is Orlando’s version of Eleven’s Waffle Extravaganza – and more.
 
  • Syrup & Waffles: Enjoy Eleven’s favorite food…beverage-style! This non-alcoholic frozen drink is a delicious blend of syrup flavors with tiny waffles on top.
 
  • Christmas Tree Light Cupcakes: Inspired by the iconic scene from ”Stranger Things” where Joyce uses Christmas lights to communicate with Will, guests can choose from chocolate or red velvet cupcakes, each topped with whipped cream frosting and covered with jelly beans to resemble the colorful lights.
 
  • 11 Mini Donuts: These donuts are covered in powdered sugar or cinnamon and topped with red frosting – inspired by the nosebleed Eleven typically has when she uses her telekinesis powers.
 
  • Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza: Inspired by the slice of pizza Dustin offers his crush, Nancy, in the first episode of season one.
 
  • Benny’s Burgers:  Universal Orlando will also feature a Benny’s Burgers food location, where guests can grab a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches and more.
 
Universal Orlando’s “Halloween Horror Nights” will feature additional highly-themed food and beverages inspired by this year’s ‘80s theme and Halloween overall, including a unique Candy Corn frozen drink, a sweet and sour drink called “Gnarly Twist,” a special HHN Tombstone Doughnut at Voodoo Doughnut, and more. For a complete list of the highly-themed food and drinks available at Universal Orlando’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” click here.
 
For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Singapore are partnering with Netflix to bring “Stranger Things” to life at this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” events.  Fans of the series will get the chance to brave the Upside Down and confront the supernatural as each park debuts all-new mazes inspired by season one of the critically-acclaimed series.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets for “Halloween Horror Nights “at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Singapore, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Universal Studios Hollywood Unearths All-New R.I.P. Tour at This Year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” Featuring a Private Guided Tour, Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Unlimited Express Line Privileges and Access to an Exclusive “Stranger Things” Lounge

9/6/2018

 
Going to Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights??? Splurging for the R.I.P. Tour ticket is the way to go!  There are many benefits to the ticket.  Starting at $309, on select nights, may seem extreme at first glance, but when broken down, it makes sense!
Without R.I.P. Tour
  • One-time express access - $159 (select nights)
  • Random dinner - $20
  • 2 non-alcoholic drinks - $10
  • General Parking - $25
  • Total = $214
With R.I.P. Tour
  • Unlimited express access
  • Gourmet buffet dinner
  • Two alcoholic drinks
  • Valet Parking
  • Private VIP trolley transportation
  • Exclusive “Stranger Things” experience
  • Access to two Lounges
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Jabbawockeez live show
  • Commemorative R.I.P. Tour credentials
  • Total = $309 (select nights)
HHN can be great fun without the R.I.P. Tour, but if doable, roughly $100, can take your HHN experience from "fun" to "INCREDIBLE!"

Read more about the R.I.P. Tour in the following press release:

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“Halloween Horror Nights” Begins on Friday, September 14
and Continues on Select Nights through Saturday, November 3, 2018
 
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
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Universal City, CA, September 6, 2018 – The all-new R.I.P. Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-class ticket to terror this “Halloween Horror Nights,” featuring a private guided tour with trolley access, a gourmet buffet dinner, unlimited Universal Express line privileges and exclusive access to a specially-themed “Stranger Things” lounge.

A premium experience that will sell out, the R.I.P. Tour is a must for guests who prefer to scare in style.  This year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” dates are: September 14-16, 20-22, 26-30, October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 31, and November 1-3, 2018.  Tickets are available for purchase at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
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Each R.I.P. Tour accommodates groups of 12, making it ideal for large parties or smaller mix-in groups. Highlights include:
  • Exclusive “Stranger Things” experience featuring themed photo ops, props from the popular Netflix series and scare-actor make-up demonstrations
  • Unlimited line privileges via Universal Express access to all mazes, Terror Tram and available rides
  • Private VIP trolley transportation to backlot mazes and Terror Tram
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Jabbawockeez live show
  • Gourmet buffet dinner, featuring specially-themed “Stranger Things” foods, including appropriately named Upside Down Sliders at exclusive VIP Dining Room
  • Two complimentary drinks
  • Access to the two Lounges, including the “Stranger Things” themed lounge and lounge on the theme park’s lower lot
  • Commemorative R.I.P. Tour credentials
  • Complimentary valet parking
 
“Halloween Horror Nights” brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror inspired by TV and film’s most compelling horror properties.

This year’s terrifying line-up includes: 
  • “Stranger Things” gives fans a chance to brace the Upside Down in this new maze inspired by Netflix’s critically-acclaimed television series
  • “Poltergeist” brings guests into the light based on the iconic supernatural horror film, directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg
  • “The First Purge,” based on Universal Picture’s blockbuster thriller, bears witness to the tradition that unleashed the anarchy
  • “Trick ‘r Treat” brings director Michael Dougherty’s cult Halloween classic to life daring guests to live the rules or suffer the consequences
  • “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” unmasks Haddonfield’s infamous serial killer based on the fourth installment in the classic slasher series created by John Carpenter
  • “The Horrors of Blumhous,” makes an encore performance at this year’s event, bringing leading producer of horror Jason Blum’s Truth or Dare and Unfriended blockbusters movies to life in an all new maze
  • “Universal Monsters” is inspired by Universal’s original cinematic Monsters and the studio that invented the horror film and featuring an original score produced and composed by celebrated GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, SLASH, long hailed as one of the 10-best electric guitar-players of all time
  • “The Walking Dead,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s permanent attraction inspired by AMC’s record-breaking television series, adds to the evening’s carnage
  • The Jabbawockeez award-winning hip hop dance crew returns by popular demand with an all-new, high-energy performance created exclusively for “Halloween Horror Nights”
  • The return of serial killer clown, Hollywood Harry takes a stab at the Terror Tram while guests amble about a portion of the world-famous backlot
 
For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow @HorrorNights#UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS REVEALS FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE “STRANGER THINGS” ALL-NEW HAUNTED MAZES DEBUTING AT “HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS” 2018

9/5/2018

 
With only a little over a week to go until we share all of the excitement of opening night at Universal Studios Hollywood’s (USH) Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), we are about as excited as possible...that is until we received more teases in this joint release from USH and Universal Studios Orlando (USO)! Both teams have shared more on their work on that wonderful show from Hawkins, Stranger Things!

Take a look at these exciting photos and press release, from the mazes themselves. Also, stay tuned for more, as we share some behind-the-scenes photos and tour with creative director, John Murdy, in the near future.


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Netflix’s Sci-Fi Thriller Comes to Life at “Halloween Horror Nights” Events in Hollywood,
Orlando and Singapore Beginning in September
 
CLICK HERE for a Preview of the Terrifying Upside Down That Awaits
Universal City, CA, September 5, 2018 – Universal Studios reveals first look images from the “Stranger Things” haunted mazes coming to “Halloween Horror Nights” 2018.

For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Singapore are partnering with Netflix to bring “Stranger Things” to life at their “Halloween Horror Nights" events. Each park will feature its very own maze that will give guests the chance to brave the Upside Down and encounter iconic scenes, characters and environments from season one of the critically-acclaimed series.  

​The images showcase some of the eerily-authentic environments guests will encounter at “Halloween Horror Nights” 2018 – including the Byers’ living room adorned with an erratic display of flashing Christmas lights, Hawkins National Laboratory in the Upside Down, Will’s makeshift fort called Castle Byers and more.

“Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 14 in Hollywood and Orlando, and on Thursday, September 27 in Singapore. Tickets and vacation packages are on sale now. For more information about “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Singapore, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

World’s First Racing Launch Coaster, West Coast Racers, Debuting at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2019

8/29/2018

 
20th Coaster Designed With World Famous West Coast Customs
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — August 30, 2018 — Six Flags Magic Mountain, today announced the latest addition to its unparalleled coaster dynasty — West Coast Racers, the world’s first racing launch coaster — slated to open in 2019. Unlike traditional coasters, this one-of-a-kind racing coaster will feature two side-by-side tracks with four individual high-speed launches. The race covers two complete laps, multiple airtime hills, extreme high-banked turns and exhilarating over/under near misses. A highlight of the ride is an immersive real time “pit stop” designed and produced by world famous West Coast Customs that will provide riders with a racing experience unlike any other.

“Six Flags leads the industry in thrill ride innovation; it is part of our DNA, and we are taking thrills to the next level with the new West Coast Racers,” said Park President, Neal Thurman. “Six Flags Magic Mountain is the undisputed ‘Thrill Capital of the World’ and with this newest coaster, strengthens our position as the ‘Coaster Capital of the World’ with a total of 20 roller coasters — more than any other theme park on the planet.”

To begin their three-minute journey on the unique terrain-hugging track, riders sitting two abreast are loaded onto sleek West Coast Customs-designed coaster cars. Launching around the first lap, riders will experience head-to-head racing with the other cars on the twin track. The first of its kind “pit stop” experience, narrated by West Coast Customs Founder and CEO, Ryan Friedlinghaus, occurs between the two laps and provides riders an exclusive inside look into the West Coast Customs shop.

“We are thrilled to partner with Six Flags Magic Mountain to create this unprecedented new ride,” said Ryan Friedlinghaus, founder and CEO West Coast Customs. "Throughout my career, I have always thought outside of the box and I love being challenged to build things others can't. Talk about the ultimate outside of the box challenge — a West Coast Customs-style roller coaster!”

Ride features include:
  • A record-breaking four magnetic launches, including a side-by-side first and second race launch;
  • Four total inversions, including three zero G rolls and a zero G stall;
  • 14 track crossovers and a high-five (where riders can almost high-five guests riding the opposing train), for a total of 30 train interactions (15 per lap);
  • Side-by-side airtime hills and overbanked turns; and
  • Speeds up to 55 miles-per-hour as riders cross the finish line.

West Coast Racers will be located in a new LA centric urban-themed area where guests will enjoy a high-energy street vibe. Currently located in this area is the popular wooden coaster, Apocalypse, and the Cyclone 500 Go Karts, which will undergo re-theming. New dining, games and retail locations will be added to complete the extensive area renovation.

For more information about West Coast Racers and next season at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit  https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/newfor2019

Six Flags Magic Mountain is also announcing the start of 2019 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year — savings up to 70% off on a 2019 Pass.

August 30 through September 3, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Hurricane Harbor-Los Angeles, Wet ‘n’ Wild-Phoenix, and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission offers for friends.

During the Flash Sale, guests can also join the Six Flags Membership program for 50% off the full Season Membership price and receive three free bonus months. Six Flags Membership includes all of the benefits of Season Pass plus, includes over 50 additional benefits such as unlimited soft drinks, preferred parking, walk-on passes for rides, and exclusive waterpark seating. Members can also participate in Six Flags Membership Rewards, a new loyalty program that allows guests to earn valuable prizes just for riding rides, seeing shows, and having a great time at the park.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with $1.4 billion in revenue and 25 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 57 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
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About West Coast Customs
Founded in 1993 by Ryan Friedlinghaus, West Coast Customs, is the premiere vehicle modification shop, internationally recognized for its original designs, beyond your imagination concepts, impeccable quality, cutting-edge technology and unparalleled craftsmanship. Recognized as the game-changing car customization phenomenon that was MTV's Pimp My Ride, West Coast Customs' pop culture status and appeal has catapulted worldwide with state-of-the-art West Coast Customs franchises negotiated for Dubai, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, China and Japan. The West Coast Customs flagship 60,000 square foot facility is headquartered in Burbank, California and features 12 leading-edge departments offering a range of extraordinary custom services for projects of any size, scope or budget.
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LOS ANGELES HAUNTED HAYRIDE ANNOUNCES THEIR MOST SPECTACULAR SEASON YET AS THE HALLOWEEN ICON CELEBRATES 10 YEARS BY BRINGING BACK ALL THE FAN FAVES OF THE PAST DECADE

8/28/2018

 
WE’VE MADE SURE THIS SILVER ANNIVERSARY WILL BE A BLOWOUT TO REMEMBER. THE MOST TERRIFYING SCENES ARE COMING BACK TO THE WOODS TO ANNIHILATE LA IN 2018.
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(August 28, 2018) Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of the most popular Halloween attraction in the country, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. Hailing from the authentically haunted Old Zoo area of Griffith Park, the hayride will be back in full force starting Saturday, September 29th. Tickets are currently on sale with limited pre-sale tickets available until September 1st. You can purchase your tickets here. 

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (@LAHauntedHayride) returns with the most immersive ride yet as guests are completely transported back to hayrides past. The annual celeb favorite event, which has drawn household names like David Beckham, Pete Wentz, Katy Perry, Nicole Richie and others, is sure to be another Instagrammable feast with the return of the legendary Haunted Hayride, the heart-pounding House Of Shadows Dark Maze, the disturbed neighborhood of Trick Or Treat and everyone’s favorite haunted village, Purgatory. 

For fans that have been to every hayride, it will be an unforgettable ride through the nightmares the hayride has been inducing for years.  You will also be treated to new surprises and some larger than life additions that one would expect for a celebration as grand as a 10 Year Anniversary. For first timers, the experience will be a hayride on steroids as every memorable demon and apparition returns to say hello once again. Do you remember the demon church of “The Congregation”? Or the legions of psychopathic clowns from “Though The Eyes Of A Child”? Maybe you’d love to take a ride back through “The Rift”? Then, this is your year and then some! If you haven’t been to the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, you will not want to miss out on this limited run special edition. 

“I can’t believe it’s been ten years!” said Los Angeles Haunted Hayride founder/creator Melissa Carbone (@MelCarbs). “I want to send out the biggest ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has bought a ticket, worked for us and given their blood to make LA Haunted Hayride the most popular independently owned Halloween attraction in the country. Bringing back the content that the fans have told us they love and want more of is my way of doing that. I’m so excited to see the incredible characters of the past. Oh how I’ve missed them,” Carbone smugly laughs.

When you visit the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride your evening will include a stop in Purgatory. The charm and magic of our old world ‘haunted village’ invokes the nostalgia of Halloweens past; smell the freshly cut hay and see the deep, rich, orange glow of jack o’ lanterns as you pass through our gates. Become a part of the show at Theatre Macabre, ride the ‘Scary-Go-Round’, enjoy fair food & drink faves at the Grub Shack, have a clandestine encounter with a psychic, and don’t forget to grab your limited run anniversary swag in the Bootique.

Returning for this massive anniversary, the park will bring back cult favorites House Of Shadows and Trick Or Treat. The legendary House Of Shadows sends you into complete darkness as you grasp onto your group and stumble through Southern California’s only true dark maze! It is a disorienting, claustrophobic experience where you might find yourself totally alone in the shadows. At Trick Or Treat, it’s Halloween every night. Check out our ALL-NEW ghoulish residents as we have amped up the fright factor for this annual freakish block party.

The terror of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride begins on September 29th, 2018 and will be open select nights until October 31st, 2018. Operating hours are Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7pm-10:30 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-12am, with the exception of September 29th when we close at 11pm. General Admission and VIP passes that surpass the line are available, as well as a Platinum pass that includes VIP parking! There are also a limited number of Hayride Only passes starting at $26, all expected to sell out during the pre-sale. Pre-sale for tickets will end September 1st. Visit www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com for exact nights of operation and other details.

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About Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
Launched in 2009, Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (LAHH) is one of the most popular halloween attractions in the country. LAHH has quickly grown as one of the premiere horror genre attractions in the country being featured in Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The Today Show, The View, Bloomberg and many more.

About Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (13FEG) is the premier multi-state operator of theme park-quality haunted houses, escape rooms, and related immersive live-entertainment events. 13FEG’s platform includes 13th Floor, House of Torment, Fear Farm, Asylum, Terror on the Fox, Great Room Escape, Mind Spark Escape Games, and Zombie Apocalypse Live, among others. Headquartered in Denver, CO, 13FEG has offices in Austin, TX and production facilities in San Antonio, TX.

Couple Breaks Jurassic Record with a Twist at Universal Studios Hollywood

8/23/2018

 
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Have you ever thought about taking on one of those epic theme park records you’ve seen floating on social media?  How about proposing in the parks?  Well, two LA locals just did both, in one day, by breaking the ride record for “Jurassic Park – The Ride” by experiencing it 62 times in 13 hours and adding a marriage proposal, as icing, on that dinosaur-sized wedding cake.
 
Chelsea and Devin, local LA residents, who have made a tradition of visiting Universal Studios Hollywood every year for Chelsea’s birthday to ride “Jurassic Park – The Ride,” set out on July 17th for the annual pilgrimage.  With the ride set to close on September 3rd, to make way for the new Jurassic World version (coming in 2019), they were inspired to take things up a notch and go for the record.  Arriving at the park, at open, the couple maximized their time and rode an official 62 times in 13 hours. The previous, unofficial, record was held by two best friends who rode it 60 times in a day. With just enough breaktime for a quick lunch, a few trips to the bathroom, and an engagement, the couple had a day to be remembered.

Check out the video, for more on this Jurassic achievement:

Make sure you don’t miss out on one last ride before the update!
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