Walt Disney World Entrance Tapstile Effects Gone? Daily Recap (9/9/25)

Daily Recap: A hand uses a Disney World tapstile, fenced construction around a Downtown Disney security checkpoint, the now-blank sign of the former Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT, and an aerial map of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights Introduces Free 'I’m Celebrating’ Wristband at Universal Studios Florida

A hand holds a black wristband that reads "I'm CELEBRATING" in white letters with red accents.

Universal Studios Florida guests can declare they are celebrating at Halloween Horror Nights with a new complimentary wristband. “I’m Celebrating” Halloween Horror Nights Wristband We got the wristband outside the Five Nights at Freddy’s house. It’s black with “Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights” in white on one side. “I’m Celebrating” is on the reverse between … Read more

BREAKING: HamiKuma Meeting Exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Not Coming to Universal Orlando Resort

A creepy HamiKuma bear costume with sharp teeth stands on stage at Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights.

HamiKuma is now appearing at Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Nights 2025. HamiKuma at Universal Studios Hollywood According to Discover Universal Blog, the HamiKuma meet and greet is exclusive to the west coast, indicating he won’t appear at Universal Orlando Resort. At Universal Studios Hollywood, the HamiKuma meet and greet will be in front … Read more

Avoid Walking Into the Light in the Poltergeist Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights 2025

A cottage-style house at night with green-lit windows and people standing near the entrance.

Returning to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Poltergeist haunted house is sure to provide plenty of opportunities to take guests into the light. Poltergeist Haunted House The Poltergeist House was the final haunted house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. The house is returning, having been part of the lineup … Read more

Enter Camp Crystal Lake if You Dare at the Universal Studios Hollywood Jason Universe House

A wooden sign reads "CRYSTAL LAKE" surrounded by trees and greenery.

Guests looking to visit Camp Crystal Lake and many, many Jasons can experience the franchise culminate throughout the JASON UN1V3RSE house at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Hollywood. JASON UN1V3RSE Haunted House JASON UN1V3RSE is the new name for the Friday the 13th franchise. When announced, Universal released the following teaser description: The … Read more

Blumhouse Takes Over Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Terror Tram for 15th Anniversary

A woman and man covered in green paint pose by a neon-lit frame at Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

The Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Terror Tram is once again based on the most famous horror films of Blumhouse, celebrating the studio’s 15th anniversary. Though a similar theme to last year’s Terror Tram, there are differences for the 2025 experience. Terror Tram is a Halloween Horror Nights overlay of the World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal … Read more