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The Grinch Takes Over Dec 23, 2022

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Hi there, Grinch here. I’m taking over the Discover Universal podcast! Listen to this brand-new episode featuring yours truly, The Grinch. This episode is hitting all the serious topics: life, love, and the pursuit of Martha May. Also, you might learn a little bit about the holidays and how to see me. LISTEN NOW! Later Gaters! Ha He Ha He!

Links:

Complete Guide to the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/complete-guide-to-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando-resort/
5 Ways to Have a Miserable Holiday: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/miserable-holiday-with-the-grinch/
Holidays at Universal Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/events/holidays-at-universal

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Spending the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort Dec 19, 2022

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Happy Holidays! The splendor of the holiday season comes alive at Universal Orlando Resort! From beautiful decor and yummy treats to spectacular entertainment and special seasonal experiences. We’ve decked the halls of our parks and hotels for all those to enjoy. Join David, Kari, and our “holiday aficionado“ marketing manager Kristal Kelly as they reminisce about their favorite parts of the Universal holidays.

Links:

Complete Guide to the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/complete-guide-to-the-holidays-at-universal-orlando-resort/
Christmas in New York at Universal Studios Florida - https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/christmas-in-new-york-at-universal-studios-florida/
Quintessential Holiday Moments at Universal Orlando Resort - https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/quintessential-holiday-moments-at-universal-orlando-resort/
A Gift Guide to Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort - https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/a-gift-guide-to-holidays-at-universal-orlando-resort/

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

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

Universal Express Unlimited - Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts Express. Benefit valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Available during normal theme park operating hours only. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

Early Park Admission - Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Universal's Great Movie Escape Dec 09, 2022

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Prepare for an escape experience into the movies like never before. Listen as Kari and David sit down with TJ and Nate from Entertainment to talk about how they’re bringing the all-new Universal’s Great Movie Escape to life. This is an escape adventure like no other featuring some fan-favorite films: Jurassic World and Back to the Future.

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

Links:

Universal’s Great Movie Escape: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/entertainment/universals-great-movie-escape

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Event Dining at Universal Orlando Resort Nov 08, 2022

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Seasonal events at Universal Orlando are extra fun and extra tasty! Hosts Kari and David are joined by Chef Junior to discuss what goes into creating the unique eats, treats, and sips available during some of our favorite times of year. Listen as we talk twisted taters, beignets, and beyond. Warning: this episode may cause major food FOMO.

Links:

Dine and Ride: Halloween Horror Nights: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/video/dine-ride/dine-and-ride-halloween-horror-nights/

Guide to Events at Universal Orlando Resort Podcast: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/guide-to-events-at-universal-orlando-resort/

Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2022: Top Foods to Try at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-hhn-2022-top-foods-to-try-at-universal-orlando-resort/

Mardi Gras 2022: Top Foods to Try at Universal Orlando Resort: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/mardi-gras-2022-top-foods-to-try-at-universal-orlando-resort/

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show Oct 25, 2022

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Equals parts spooky and kooky, Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show combines Universal’s legacy of monster makeup with classic scares and laughs for the whole family. In this Discover Universal Podcast, David and Kari deep dive into this original attraction with featured actors from show, Summer Aiello and Robyn Kelly.

Links:

Small Show, Big Laughs | Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/things-to-do/universal-studios-horror-make-up-show/

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Halloween Horror Nights 2022 Review Oct 11, 2022

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Halloween Horror Nights 2022 is in full swing and hosts David and Kari give their review and reactions to some of their favorites for this year. They sit down with their Scream Squad to go over some superlatives and highlights of the night.

Listen to Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations.

Want to learn more about Halloween Horror Nights 2022? Hear from the Entertainment team as they reveal the line-up of this year’s event. In this 2-part episode, learn about the original concept haunted houses and scare zones that will terrorize our guests this year.

Links:

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

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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

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 Tribute Store and More Sep 27, 2022

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Join David and Kari on one of the most anticipated stores of the season, the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store! This episode welcomes back Rob and Sara from our Visual Merchandising team to talk about the incredible theming of this unique store, some merchandise you'll find and a few other offerings available during the Halloween Horror Nights season.

Links:

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

Behind-the-Design: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/behind-the-scenes/halloween-horror-nights-tribute-store/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Tales - Spirits of the Coven Sep 16, 2022

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Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales.

An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Matt Flood as he tells the tale of “Spirits of the Coven,” an original haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022.

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

Links:

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

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Tips from Universal Orlando Passholders Sep 13, 2022

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To celebrate our Passholders at Universal Orlando resort, Kari and David welcome several guests to the podcast. Listen as they share their favorite Universal memories and offer some helpful tips that will help anyone enjoy the parks like a Passholder.

Links:

Must-dos as Recommended by Universal Orlando Passholders: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/uo-ap/must-dos-as-recommended-by-universal-orlando-passholders/

UOAP Appreciation Days 2022 | Behind the Exclusive Menu: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/uo-ap/uoap-appreciation-days-2022-behind-the-exclusive-menu/

Passholder Appreciation Days: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/annual-passes/appreciation-days

Purchase Passes: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/annual-passes/fl-resident-prices

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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Halloween Horror Nights Haunted Tales - Bugs: Eaten Alive Sep 09, 2022

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Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales.

An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Charles Gray as he tells the tale of “Bugs: Eaten Alive,” an original Haunted House at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2022.

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

Links:

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

Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/

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

Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured

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