With the opening of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, a new Minion meet and greet has debuted at Universal Studios Japan. Villain-Con Minion Meet and Greet The new meet and greet includes a total of five Minions, all of whom are dressed up for Villain-Con. Two of the characters wear Villain-Con gear like a bucket hat, … Read more
It’s the last day to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals, and we’ve got a lineup of Universal-themed offerings ready to toss in your cart. Universal Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025 Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi – $12.98 Get crafty and learn to crochet with this book packed with … Read more
According to Team Members, Universal Orlando Resort is planning to utilize modified seats on Stardust Racers in Epic Universe to accommodate larger guests. Stardust Racers Modified Seating As it stands, Stardust Racers doesn’t have the most restrictive seats for a theme park ride, but it can be a tight fit for some guests. The coaster … Read more
Universal crews have installed a stage used by the Death Eaters during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida, confirming they will return for this year’s event. Death Eaters Stage The platform is behind Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. It’s cordoned off with stanchions and chains. A … Read more
Universal is reportedly working with Elon Musk to build transportation tunnels in Central Florida. Central Florida Tunnels According to Orlando Business Journal, local Orlando business leaders have heard that Musk’s The Boring Co. and Universal are working together to create tunnels like the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop for cars. Texas-based The Boring Co., founded … Read more
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is now open at Universal Studios Japan. The ride’s gift shop is Evil Stuff, offering — as the name implies — evil stuff. Namely, new Villain-Con Minion Blast merchandise. Evil Stuff The gift shop is in a facade next to the ride’s entrance. A purple and orange sign points to the entrance. Inside, … Read more
Express upgrades are sold out for the three Halloween Horror Nights 34 Frequent Fear Passes. Halloween Horror Nights Express Upgrades Guests attempting to purchase Halloween Horror Nights 34 tickets will see “Express Upgrade SOLD OUT” for Frequent Fear Pass, Frequent Fear Plus Pass, and Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass. HHN Express allows guests to skip the … Read more
Universal Studios Japan opened their Minion Park expansion, including Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast this Friday. The original Villain-Con Minion Blast opened in 2023 at Universal Studios Florida. This version of the attraction is “an exciting evolution” of the ride with “new, exclusive content and enhanced gameplay.” Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Japan The … Read more
Since our initial restaurant review, The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant has added a new Thai Boba beverage, and we returned to give it a comprehensive taste test. Thai Boba – $12 Hokkaido milk tea powder, vanilla almond milk, black sugar syrup, coffee boba, and Dalgona coffee foam One important note regarding this drink is that … Read more
Following the announcement of a “Terrifier” haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 34, new merchandise featuring Art the Clown has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. ‘Terrifier’ Merchandise for Halloween Horror Nights 34 The merchandise can be found at 5 & 10 in Universal Studios Florida. An A-frame sign is on display outside featuring Art the … Read more
Universal has announced its newest IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood: “Terrifier.” ‘Terrifier’ House at Halloween Horror Nights The news was first announced on ComicBook.com, followed by an official post from @HorrorNightsORL and @HorrorNights on X (formerly Twitter). Universal’s description of the house reads: Nothing … Read more
Multi-night tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 34 are now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Multi-Night Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 34 Editor’s Note: As of 12:22 p.m.ET, the Frequent Fear Plus Pass with Express, the Frequent Fear Plus Pass with Express, and the Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass with Express are now unavailable. There are four … Read more
The Minion Park expansion, including Illumination’s Villain-Con: Minion Blast, opens on July 11 at Universal Studios Japan, and with it comes a new popcorn bucket and drink bottle. Dave’s Villain-Con Minion Popcorn Bucket – ¥4,500 Dave’s Villain-Con Popcorn bucket can be purchased from the popcorn cart near the entrance to Universal Wonderland. He has an … Read more
Universal Studios Japan held a grand opening ceremony for the Minion Park expansion on July 10, 2025. The expansion includes Illumination’s Villain-Con: Minion Blast, the Evil Eats food stand, the Evil Stuff gift shop, and new meet and greet costumes. Gru, Lucy, and the girls attended the grand opening ceremony as well as some of … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 13 at Universal Studios Singapore will have a “Stranger Things” haunted house. Halloween Horror Nights 13 HHN 13 is on these select nights from September 26 through November 1: Tickets go on sale this Sunday, July 13. Here’s the description of the “Stranger Things” house: Face the Mind Flayer, flee Demodogs, and … Read more
Multi-night tickets for Halloween Horror Nights 34, known as the Frequent Fear Pass 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort are now on sale as of July 10, 2025. Halloween Horror Nights 34 Frequent Fear Pass 2025 Halloween Horror Nights announced on X that Frequent Fear Passes 2025 would go on sale July 10, 2025 after 12 … Read more