Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by taking a look back at the “How to Train Your Dragon” film franchise.

They then pivot to discussing the latest land to be unveiled for Epic Universe

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

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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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