I’ll be trying to get home from school in time to participate, but I would highly reccomend this opportunity to all of you. Check out the press release below:
He’s taken you “Behind-the-Screams,” now Halloween Horror Nights’ Creative Director & “Mastermind” John Murdy will answer YOUR questions LIVE on Stickam this Thursday at 5:30pm PT! Log in and chat about the mazes, gore, freaks and more.
To check out the chat and sign up, please go to
http://www.stickam.com/horrornights09
In the meantime, please check out the videos in John Murdy’s “Behind-the-Screams” Series:
Part 1:

Part 2:

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Disney bought Marvel on Monday morning which may have some large implications towards the future of both companies in not only the film industry, but perhaps the amusement park industry as well. As I am sure you are aware, Universal currently controls the license for the Marvel characters but with this purchase perhaps that could change soon. Will we see a Spiderman ride at Disneyland or a Iron Man and Buzz Lightyear buddy film soon?
Here’s a news article – post your thoughts and speculation in the comments below!

Our buddy Joel, better known as the Coaster Critic just posted a great interview with Louis Alfieri, the designer of Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit.  A few highlights from the article include:

It’ll feature 30 songs from 5 genres with 3 legacy artists and 3 contemporary artists in each genre. Songs to be announced soon!
A Day Ride and A Night Ride; The track will be eluminated and the LEDs of course will enhance the night ride.
5 cars on the track at the same time (I think he meant 5 trains with two …

We now know when the much anticipated (By me at the very least) Creature of the Black Lagoon show is set to debut: July 1st, 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Here is the press release that went along with this announcement. You can expect me to get out to Universal Studios this summer – I miss the park something awful, and I am thrilled to check out this new show!

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A.,
PRESENTS “CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON—A RAGING ROCKIN’ SHOW,” A HIP, MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF UNIVERSAL’S …

Yikes, that title was a mouthful!
Many of you may know that the Fear Factor show has been removed from Universal Studios Hollywood, and those will most likely know that it is being replaced with a musical based on one of Universal Studios’ classic horror films, Creature of the Black Laggon. I must say that I am really excited to see this show, I have always been a fan of the old film, and am looking forward to this contemporary repackaging. The press release is below, I can’t wait to get …

Yesterday the Theme Park Insider tournament to find “The Best Ride in America” closed with Revenge of the Mummy (Universal Studios Orlando) taking down Millennium Force (Cedar Point) – much to the Cedar Point fan’s dismay (very.. vocal dismay). Despite some late round shenanigans that caused today’s poll to close early (Automated Bot’s were being sent to vote for Millennium Force) the tournament was largely a big success – especially for Theme Park Insider’s traffic! Holy toledo!
Now, because I can’t help but insert my own opinion on the winner.. I …

After the horrific fire that took place earlier this year at Universal Studios Hollywood, destroying much of the classic backlot area including the beloved King Kong set theme park and movie fans were devestated at the history and the memories that went with it.
But Universal has struck back, rebuilding many of the famous sets and sound stages as well as new areas where filming can take place. Below is an article that highlights what these new sets mean for visitors to the park as well as fans of the film …

Universal Studios is having a Grinchmas celebration this year for Christmas. The event starts today! There is a lot of stuff going on with it and the full press release is below, but here are some of the highlights.

Meet the Grinch and take your photo for a one-of-a-kind holiday memento
Play in the Grinch’s Winter Playground filled with real snow
See Whoville come to life on the Studio Tour backlot
Family fun activities including holiday cookie decorating
Nightly tree lighting ceremony at the 40-foot Whoville Tree

Alright guys, I’ve been putting this update/editorial/report for far too long, and I’m finally doing it. So.. let us begin, shall we?
My Halloween season started off at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights (That’s a mouthful) on October  3rd. This year’s theme was “Living Your Worst Nightmares” and the ringleader was the master of nightmares himself, Freddy Krueger. Like last year, we saw the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the Thirteenth mazes in top form as usual. However, we also recieved a brand new Nightmare On Elm Street maze that took …

Universal City, California— A rare and exclusive first look at Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated re-imagining of the genre classic, “The Wolfman,” will debut at Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” as part of the theme park’s unique “Terror Tram.”
The “Terror Tram: The Nightmare Tour” — which expands this year to double the length of previous Halloween tram experiences – will offer an exclusive preview of “The Wolfman” on the tram’s LED screens.