Universal Orlando Resort has released their plans for the holiday season. These include some new things and returning favorites. Most events run Dec. 1 through Jan. 1.
Universal Studios:
Macy’s Holiday Parade
This seasonal favorite is full of authentic balloons and floats direct from America’s favorite parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. You’ll also enjoy festive street performers and [...]

Universal Orlando will soon unveil a new attraction called “Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You.” It will replace the current Earthquake attraction.
Earthquake closed permanently today as work began on the new experience. Initial construction has already been underway inside the attraction for several weeks. Disaster is expected to open [...]

I took a trip to Universal yesterday with my 8-year-old son. As we were exiting Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast, I noticed an empty can sitting on a shelf. Besides the bad example of littering, I noticed something else — it said Duff on it. But it wasn’t a Duff beer, it was a Duff energy [...]

Universal Parks & Resorts has partnered with the Environmental Media Association to present the week-long “Green is Universal” events in Orlando and Hollywood Nov. 5 to 10. The program will include celebrity kick-off events at both parks, “Eco-Fairs” featuring related information, entertainment and displays, daily events for employees and guests and giveaways of recycled or [...]

I didn’t expect it to open so soon, but the new Kwik-E-Mart is open for business (no loitering).
Located in the former Back To The Future building, the store carries all sorts of Simpsons merchandise such as T-shirts, DVDs, mugs, glasses, action figures, and lots more. Even though there’s a sign, you can’t buy Squishies, or [...]

It’s official: Kwik-E-Mart is coming to Universal Studios.
While attending Halloween Horror Nights last night, I saw that the construction walls were down that were covering up the old Back To The Future store, next to the old ride. I was hoping they’d turn it into a Simpsons store, but they’ve done one better and made [...]

Every evening this week we’ve been getting weird calls at the magazine. 
The first night it was a chain saw and maniacle laughing, the next night it was creepy music and some other weird sounds, last night it was creepy music with kids singing a scary counting sound, “Five, Six Grab your Crucifix”.
I’m telling you, It’s more [...]

How many Simpsons characters do you know?
Would you buy a Duff beer at a theme park? How about a Krusty burger?
Who’s you favorite Simpsons character?
Would you take the time when you arrived at the park to set up your cell phone to receive text messages giving you updates to how long the lines are at [...]

From halloweenhorrornights.com
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando now has a theme: Carnival of Carnage.
From their Web site:
“The cold October winds are bringing the dark carnival to town. Join the new Ringmaster as he brings together the most diabolical combination of sinister sideshows, a midway of carnage, and the most maniacal movie madmen to ever set [...]