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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate Back to the Future Day by revealing how one of cinema’s most iconic moments, the lightning strike finale, was born from a Universal Studios budget cut. Plus, the duo unwrap the latest holiday news from Universal Orlando and Hollywood, discuss a controversial new “pay-per-ride” Express Pass test, and share updates from the Wicked movie preview at the parks.
Universal’s 2024 holiday celebrations at Orlando and Hollywood
Super Nintendo World’s first-ever holiday overlay and exclusive merch
Why Universal is testing single-ride Express Passes and what it could mean for guests
Michael J. Fox’s new memoir and his first trip to Universal Studios Hollywood
How a budget cut led to Back to the Future’s unforgettable lightning strike finale
Even 40 years later, Back to the Future proves that great ideas and great movies are timeless.
Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey
Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia
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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate Back to the Future Day by revealing how one of cinema’s most iconic moments, the lightning strike finale, was born from a Universal Studios budget cut. Plus, the duo unwrap the latest holiday news from Universal Orlando and Hollywood, discuss a controversial new “pay-per-ride” Express Pass test, and share updates from the Wicked movie preview at the parks.
Universal’s 2024 holiday celebrations at Orlando and Hollywood
Super Nintendo World’s first-ever holiday overlay and exclusive merch
Why Universal is testing single-ride Express Passes and what it could mean for guests
Michael J. Fox’s new memoir and his first trip to Universal Studios Hollywood
How a budget cut led to Back to the Future’s unforgettable lightning strike finale
Even 40 years later, Back to the Future proves that great ideas and great movies are timeless.
Follow Eric on X and Instagram @EricHersey
Follow Jim on X and Instagram @JimHillMedia
Unlocked Magic
Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS.
Learn More
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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