Epic Universal Podcast

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Remember when the Universal Orlando Resort had a different name (Ep. 2) Feb 28, 2024

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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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What’s next for Nintendo and Universal Parks & Experiences (Ep. 1) Feb 14, 2024

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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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Introducing the Epic Universal Podcast with Eric Hersey Jan 24, 2024

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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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What’s significant about UOR’s new $15-an-hour starting wage (Universal Joint 46) Jun 04, 2021

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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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Universal Joint Episode 45 : Which Universal-owned IP will we next see in the Parks Apr 29, 2021

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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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Universal Joint Ep 44: Just how long has Epic Universe been in the works Mar 11, 2021

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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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Universal Joint Ep 43: When will the Velosicoaster open at IOA ? Feb 14, 2021

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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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Universal Joint Episode 42: How to get a pretty Potter pressed penny Nov 19, 2020

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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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Universal Joint Episode 41: Could USH’s Upper Lot be re-opened for the holidays? Nov 05, 2020

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill discuss how the Universal Parks & Resorts are now transitioning from terror to tinsel. They then take a look at why “Fast & Furious 9” now seems to be taking the slow lane to theatrical release

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Universal Joint Episode 40: Bela -- not Boris -- as Frankenstein’s monster Oct 22, 2020

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Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what happened to Fabio when “Apollo’s Chariot” opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg back in March of 1999. They then continue their series about the horror films that launched Universal Classic Monsters, “Dracula” & “Frankenstein.”

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