Epic Universal Podcast

Remember when the Universal Orlando Resort had a different name (Ep. 2)

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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:

  • When – according to Vin Diesel – will the “grand finale” of the “Fast & Furious” film series finally arrive in theaters
  • Which Epic Universe attraction was being tested after dark late last week
  • How much longer is the Peter Jackson version of “King Kong” than the original (which was released to theaters back in 1933)
  • Which Disney Legend helped build the “King Kong Encounter” for the Universal Tram Tour back in the mid-1980s
  • What was the one thing that Thierry Coup said that he regretted about his career in themed entertainment

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