The inaugural event for Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is underway, and we experienced the Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley tour. The typical Studio Tour passes through the Hill Valley Courthouse Square set of “Back to the Future” during the day. However, during Universal Fan Fest Nights, guests get to actually walk through the … Read more
Howdy! The weather is starting to get chilly again, unfortunately. I spent the morning in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there was Tower of Terror art available for purchase, Grogu and The Mandalorian were out meeting guests, and I even park-hopped to Magic Kingdom. Good Morning from Hollywood Studios I usually choose the wrong line to enter … Read more
One of the eight haunted houses available at Universal Studios Hollywood during Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is based on the fatal females of the classic Universal Monsters lineup. Below, you can watch our POV video of the entire house! Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines Haunted House Get caught in an epic battle as Saskia Van Helsing … Read more
President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony outside the El Capitan Theatre this month. Kevin Feige Receiving Walk of Fame Star Feige’s star will be the 2,785th on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the category of Motion Pictures. It will be located … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the full lineup of houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2023. They also announced the return of the Terror Tram, which this year has a theme that may bug a few. Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz Terror Tram is back and this time the bugs are taking over. Tour Guide Larry Larva and … Read more
Ming-Na Wen, star of “Mulan” (1998), has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ming-Na Wen’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star The Disney Legend had her breakthrough role in 1993’s “The Joy Luck Club.” The guest speakers at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony were her “The Joy Luck Club” co-stars … Read more
Rumors indicate that Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida will close for a refurbishment at the end of May to coincide with the grand opening of Minion Café. Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant Mel’s Drive-In is in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, around the corner and down the street from where Minion Café will … Read more
With Halloween Horror Nights finally concluding its spooky run, it’s time for the holiday season to take over at Universal Studios Florida. Sure enough, we spotted plenty of new and festive decorations around the Hollywood area of the park today! Wreaths flank the entrance to the Pantages Theater facade. Garland virtually encircles Mel’s Drive-In as … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood is joining its sister park in Orlando with hiring over 2000 new Team Members for the Summer season. Opportunities include full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional career positions. Open park positions include: Attractions, Entertainment (including Production Assistants and Show Controllers), Guest Relations, Park Services, Wardrobe, Retail, Parking, and Food (including Bartenders, Baristas, Cooks, … Read more
Legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas died today at the age of 103, as first reported by People magazine. Douglas was known by Disney fans for his role as Ned Land in the classic film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”. Douglas’ other role for Disney was in the Touchstone Pictures film “Tough Guys” where he played … Read more
Transport yourself to the glittering world of Hollywood, with new experiences coming to the Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. The “No Biz Like Showbiz” event will take place from May 21st through June 28th, and will see the arrival of all kinds of glitzy personalities taking to the streets of Hollywood Boulevard. You’ll … Read more
Way back when, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was called Disney-MGM Studios. The year was 1989, but stepping into the park meant being transported back to the 1930’s. Hollywood was bustling with glitz and glam. Disney had recreated Hollywood Boulevard, and later added Sunset Boulevard, complete with trolleys and actors honing their craft. Grauman’s Chinese Theater was … Read more
El Capitan Theatre hosted a SOLO: A Star Wars Story Fan Event yesterday, and the fans came out in hoards! This is why it continues to be my go-to theater to view all Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar movies. Their appreciation for the films, attention to detail, preservation of history, and their exclusive extras make … Read more
I had the opportunity last night to attend the Black Panther Fan Event at the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood! The streets were lined with anxious fans wearing their best Wakanda garb well before the doors opened. Once we were all let in to the theater, the immersive experience began. Included with my VIP … Read more
Today is the day! Minnie Mouse was finally honored with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Positioned right outside the entrance of the famed El Capitan Theatre, she drew spectators from around the globe for this momentous event. Having appeared in over 70 animated featurettes and theatrical shorts, Minnie Mouse is … Read more
The Sorcerer’s Hat is no more. For some this is a moment of triumph and restoration. For others it represents a seismic shift in Disney’s Hollywood Studios ethos and theme. My family and I are both excited about it as well as a little sad to see such an icon of so many Disney trips … Read more