Epic Universal Podcast

Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing the various ways to park-hop at the Universal Orlando Resort. They then talk about how Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating its 60th anniversary

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

• When did Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure first begin operates at IOA

• How much did “Kung Fu Panda 4” earned over its opening weekend in North America

• When did Hot Butterbeer go from being a seasonal thing at the Universal Parks to becoming a beverage you could get all year round

• How much did NBCUniversal spend to acquire Dreamworks Animation back in 2016

• Which Disney Imagineer designed the original Glamour Tram for Universal Studios Hollywood back in 1964

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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the change that’s reportedly in the works for “Skull Island: Reign of Kong.”

They also talk about the Universal Monsters Tribute Store that just opened at CityWalk out in Hollywood

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Universal-related trailers that aired during Super Bowl LVIII. They then pivot to talking about that 7-minute-long Epic Universe video that debuted online last week

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

• Which Universal theme park offered its Guests the opportunity to view a trimmed down version of the Broadway musical, “Wicked”

• Why are fans of the Harry Potter films really going to want to check out the “House of Minalima” at Universal CityWalk

• Where in the still-under-construction Dreamworks Land at Universal Studios Florida can you find an over-sized spider

• Which two attractions were previously staged in the USF show building that currently houses “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon”

• How could Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games potentially impact the Universal theme parks

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Jim Hill & Eric Hersey kick off a brand-new show which offers a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. Highlights include an interview with Carson Luter from Universal Creative about “Villain Con Minion Blast”.

Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:

• How did the 24 films that Universal Pictures released in 2023 do at the worldwide box office

• Which character from an Alfred Hitchcock film is paid tribute to in “Villain Con Minion Blast”

• What’s significant about the name Universal choses for its Texas park project, at least from a SEO perspective

• Which Marvel-themed attraction just closed at Universal Studios Japan

• What’s the secret to racking up a big score on “Villain Con Minion Blast” 

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how difficult it’s been to keep up with Universal Orlando’s rapidly changing COVID-related safety policies. They then discuss NBC Sports’ concerns about the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the eight-week-long promotional campaign Universal Pictures has put together to hype the June release of “F9.” They then talk about Comcast’s new marching orders when it comes to the Universal Parks & Resorts

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 Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how California’s theme parks are readying to re-open. They then discuss how the delay in the production of “Fantastic Beasts” may impact Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill first talk about how this year’s Mardi Gras celebration at the Universal Orlando Resort is different from years previous. They then talk about Universal Pictures’ plans for a movie version of “Wicked,” the long-running Broadway musical

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  Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at last year’s “Universal Christmas” event. They then list some of the new food & entertainment offerings which debuted this past weekend at the 2020 edition of “Holidays at Universal Orlando”

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill discuss how the Universal Parks & Resorts are now transitioning from terror to tinsel. They then take a look at why “Fast & Furious 9” now seems to be taking the slow lane to theatrical release

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