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A Look Into "A Quiet Place" at Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Jul 17, 2024

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In this episode, hosts Brian, Dylan, and Cassie sit down with Senior Show Director, Charles Gray to talk about “A Quiet Place,” a haunted house coming to this year's Halloween Horror Nights event. Step into the silent post-apocalyptic world populated with blind creatures from the film “A Quiet Place.” This house will feature a walkthrough survival experience through both films, filled with iconic moments brought to life. The way you experience this house is up to you.

Will you come face-to-face with these creatures in this haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024? After all, the scariest sound is no sound at all.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Hosts Discussion

05:13 Interview

20:02 Game

24:07 Take 5

24:55 Outro

25:48 Blooper

Additional Content:

Learn More about Echoes from the Fog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/podcast-halloween-horror-nights-echoes-from-the-fog/
Universal Halloween Horror Nights 33: Everything Coming to HHN at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/universal-halloween-horror-nights-33-everything-coming-to-hhn-at-universal-orlando-resort/

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Halloween Horror Nights is a Separately Ticketed Event

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice.

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Halloween Horror Nights: Echoes from the Fog - Major Sweets Candy Factory Jul 12, 2024

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In this haunting episode of Echoes from the Fog, join hosts Bryan, Dylan, and Cassie as they dive into the disturbing truth behind Major Sweets Candy Factory, an original content Haunted House coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2024.

We’ll tune into the Progress County Radio Show to learn how the seemingly innocent candies from Major Sweets Candy Factory have had a horrifying effect, transforming children into cold-blooded killers. Could there be a deeper, darker mystery at play?

If you’re lucky, you may even get a taste test —but beware, these sweets come with a deadly twist.

WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised.

Link:

Halloween Horror Nights:https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us

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What's New This Summer at Universal Orlando Resort Jul 10, 2024

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Join us as Cassie and Dylan dive into all the new experiences at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. We'll hear from Dean Orion about DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida. Then Mike Aiello breaks down everything you need to know about CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, Universal Mega Movie Parade, and Hogwarts Always. With so many new attractions and experiences, Universal Orlando is set to be the ultimate summer destination for the whole family.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

07:00 Interview with Dean from Universal Creative

07:20 DreamWorks Land

13:31 Interview with Mike from Universal Entertainment

13:52 Universal Mega Movie Parade

18:16 Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular

23:06 Hogwarts Always

30:40 Hogwarts Always

30:40 Take 5 Rewind

32:42 Outro

33:13 Blooper

Additional Content:

New in 2024: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/new-in-2024

DreamWorks Land: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/universal-studios-florida/lands/dreamworks-land

Universal Mega Movie Parade: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/shows/universal-mega-movie-parade

CineSational: "A Symphonic Spectacular": https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/shows/cinesational-symphonic-spectacular

Hogwarts Always: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/entertainment/hogwarts-always

Guide to DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/guide-to-dreamworks-land-at-universal-studios-florida/

New Castle Show, Nighttime Lagoon Show & Parade Coming to Universal Orlando Resort This Summer: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/featured/new-castle-show-nighttime-lagoon-show-parade-coming-to-universal-orlando-resort-this-summer/

How to Make Your Universal Orlando Resort Vacation Educational for Your Kids: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/how-to-make-your-universal-orlando-resort-vacation-educational-for-your-kids/

What to Pack For A Day at Universal Orlando Resort with The Kids: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/what-to-pack-for-a-day-at-universal-orlando-resort-with-the-kids/

Things to Do With Your Kids at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/things-to-do-with-kids-at-universal/

Reasons Why Your Kids Will Have the Best Vacation Ever at Universal Orlando’s Hotels: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/hotels/vacations-for-kids/

9 Reasons to Bring Your Kids to Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/teen-visit-universal-orlando/

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CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular will be available on select nights.

Hogwarts Always will be available on select nights.

Universal Mega Movie Parade will be available on select days.

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Halloween Horror Nights: Echoes from the Fog - Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America Jun 28, 2024

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Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Echoes from the Fog, an anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights original creations. In this episode, we’ll hear from Ramon Paradoa as he tells the tale of Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America, an original haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024.

Listen in with Brian, Dylan and Cassie as we hear the story of three terrifying legends: Tlahuelpuchi, La Lechuza and El Silbón.

WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised.

Link:

Halloween Horror Nights:https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us

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Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

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Separately Ticketed Event

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Discover Universal Season 2 Trailer Jun 07, 2024

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Join us as we welcome the new hosts of the Discover Universal podcast — Cassie, Dylan, and Brian! As we gear up for Season Two, we're excited to dive into the highly anticipated Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort and upcoming offerings around the parks, including new attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. This season also includes even more content for Halloween Horror Nights including fan-favorite stories. Brian, our resident Halloween Horror Nights correspondent will join us for his favorite event. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a horror enthusiast, we have you covered. This is a season you won't want to miss!

Grab your headphones and get ready to Discover Universal.

Links:

Learn more about the hosts: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/podcast-introducing-season-two-of-the-discover-universal-podcast/

Website: Universal Parks and Resorts

Blog: www.DiscoverUniversal.com

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Guide to Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour Apr 04, 2024

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Join Kari, Demi, and the podcast team as they recount their thrilling adventure through Halloween Horror Nights on a Private R.I.P. Tour! This episode brings you all of the immersive details you need to know for an R.I.P. Tour. Brace yourself for a discussion packed with a lot of information and a few screams and scares along the way.

***This episode was previously recorded during Halloween Horror Nights 2023

Additional Content:

Links:

Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Tour Information: https://www.universalorlando.com/web-store/en/us/add-ons?tab=Halloween%20horror%20nights

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Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.universalparks.com/en/us

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*Select attractions will be available during Halloween Horror Nights

Must be 21 years and older with valid photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

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Guide to Transformers: The Ride 3D Dec 05, 2023

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Freedom Fighters, it's time to transform and roll out! David and Kari take a deep dive into Transformers: The Ride 3D and join the Autobots in an epic battle to protect Earth from the evil Decepticons. Paige, a member of the N*E*S*T* personnel, stops in to share her favorite details from the ride and challenge us to name all the Transformers robots that appear on the attraction.

Links:

Complete Guide to TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D at Universal Studios Florida: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/attractions/complete-guide-to-transformers-the-ride-3d-at-universal-studios-florida/

Ride Guys – TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3hPeWvg9Ag

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Guide to Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Islands of Adventure Nov 28, 2023

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In this episode, Kari and David talk about all the heroic offerings found within Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They geek out over all the details about this super-themed land, packed with thrilling attractions, delicious eats, the coolest merch, and awesome comic book details everywhere you look.

Links:

Ride Guys: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_j-Q0-86jE

Ride Guys: The Incredible Hulk Coaster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf4fQWQ0BqU

Guide to Marvel Superhero Island at Universal Islands of Adventure

Blog - https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/universal-orlandos-travel-guide-to-marvel-super-hero-island/

Marvel Character Dinner - https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/dining/marvel-character-dinner *Separate Ticket Event **- Appearance of characters is subject to change without notice, and not all characters are guaranteed to appear at the same time, or on the same day.***

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Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.universalparks.com/en/us

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Guide to Universal’s Great Movie Escape Nov 07, 2023

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Get ready to go back in time or escape from dinosaurs in Universal’s Great Movie Escape at Universal CityWalk. Join Kari and David as they experience these two incredible adventures and give a run-down on the interactive, cinematic experience that puts them right in the middle of the action.

Links:

Learn details about Universal’s Great Movie Escape: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/universals-great-movie-escape/

Behind-the-Scenes | Universal’s Great Movie Escape at Universal CityWalk: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-scenes-universals-great-movie-escape-at-universal-citywalk/

Universal’s Great Movie Escape - Learn More

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Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

*Separately ticketed experience. Not valid for theme park admission. Pricing and availability vary depending on the time, date, and product selection.

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Guide to Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast Gameplay Oct 24, 2023

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Are you villainous enough to join the Vicious 6? In this episode, Kari and David grab their blasters and compete for a chance to join the Vicious 6 on Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. They'll either blast their way to supervillain stardom or go bananas trying.

Links:

Details about Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/details-about-illuminations-villain-con-minion-blast/ Illumination’s Minion Land Details Revealed: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/just-announced-illuminations-minion-land-grand-opening/

PODCAST | Deep Dive Into Illumination’s Minion Cafe: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/deep-dive-into-illuminations-minion-cafe/ Rider Safety: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/rider-safety Ride Height Requirements and Restrictions: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/ride-height-requirements

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