Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango, stars of SyFy’s television series “Ghost Hunters,” have had a busy week in Orlando. First, they attended Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios on Oct. 8, signing autographs and having a few close encounters with some of the event’s creatures. Watch Gonsalves and Tango walk through the Dracula haunted house [...]

Fans of horror films and the paranormal are in for a treat this week in Orlando. Two events are bringing a “who’s who” of actors and other personalities to meet. First, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango, stars of the SyFy Channel series, “Ghost Hunters,” will be at Halloween Horror Nights to experience the event and sign [...]

Ever since my first visit to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando in 1997, I have wanted to become a scareactor. A scareactor (pronounced like “character”) is derived from the words “scare” and “actor” (obviously) and is the name given to the actors that fill haunted houses and scare zones with the goal of [...]

Universal Orlando has released an official video giving you a look inside a few of their haunted houses from Halloween Horror Nights 19 including Saw, Chucky, the Wolfman, Dracula, and Frankenstein. Since our cameras are only allowed to shoot outside the houses, not inside, this video is the closest you’ll get to being there: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW4p7YFHjrc [...]

As part of their holiday celebration this year, Universal Orlando Resort is launching a new concert series featuring performances by Mannheim Steamroller, Chris Isaak, and Natalie Cole. Mannheim Steamroller (pictured above) performs for the second year in a row at Universal Studios on Dec. 5. Chris Isaak will perform on Dec. 12 and Natalie Cole will perform on Dec. 19. Here’s [...]

On opening night (Sept. 25, 2009) of Halloween Horror Nights 19, we caught up with Universal Orlando Resort show director Michael Roddy and director of art & design T.J. Mannarino to get their thoughts and feelings on how this year’s Halloween event came together. Here’s what they had to say: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZubTcYghliY Halloween Horror Nights 19 [...]

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now shipping! Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida some of [...]

Just before the opening of Halloween Horror Nights 19, Universal Studios Orlando held a promotional event for the upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie’s stars, John C. Reilly, Chris Massoglia and Josh Hutcherson, were in attendance. They premiered two clips for the audience and answered questions. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXzOslT9GY4 At Halloween Horror Nights, [...]

Halloween Horror Nights 19 started last night (Sept. 25, 2009) at Universal Studios Orlando. For the second year in a row, I bring you my scare-by-scare review of the event, taking you on a spoiler-free journey through the night’s haunted houses, scare zones and shows. Before we get to the review, here’s a video look [...]

Actor John C. Reilly (above left), Chris Massoglia (above right), and Josh Hutcherson will be appearing tonight near the Universal Studios arch at 6 p.m. in promotion of their upcoming film, “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.” The movie has inspired its own scare zone at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 19 which also begins [...]

Tonight is the first night of Halloween Horror Nights 19 at Universal Studios. Below is a quick rundown of the haunted houses, scare zones, and shows you can expect to see at the event. We’ll be posting photos and video after we return tonight. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewe7gdggIDo httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0DDKz5OJ1w Haunted Houses SAW – For years you have come [...]

Every year, Universal Orlando sends creative invitations to the press to inform them of a Halloween Horror Nights media event. This year, we received a package from the Universal Palace Theater, the setting for Halloween Horror Nights 19. Inside were a few bloody items, including a popcorn box complete with old popcorn, as well as [...]

Universal Orlando has released this teaser video for their “Saw” themed haunted house that will be featured in Halloween Horror Nights 19 for 2009: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udYZRJbWgLc Keep watching this blog for more information, video, and photos from Halloween Horror Nights 19 and pick up a copy of the Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine to [...]

The Fall 2009 issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available for preview and pre-order. Feature articles in this issue include: • COVER STORY: Rock ‘n’ Ride Blast off with Orlando’s newest, most high-tech roller coaster, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios. • Filling Florida with Fright Busch Gardens & Universal Studios give Central Florida [...]

Universal Orlando has released two new photos and information from the Saw house to be featured at Halloween Horror Nights 19: Guests will make the horrifying transition from spectators to subjects as the Lionsgate® and Twisted Pictures’ film series “SAW” comes to life at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen. Running [...]

Early this morning, full details were released by Universal Studios about the entirely movie-based theme of Halloween Horror Nights 19 for 2009. Now, senior VP of entertainment Jim Timon and manager of show development Michael Roddy offer up some further descriptions on what the event is all about: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0DDKz5OJ1w

Universal Studios Orlando has released official descriptions of the haunted houses and scare zones that will be featured in Halloween Horror Nights 19. This year’s icon has also been announced to be Julian Browning, an undead movie usher who welcomes you to the Universal Palace Theater in this video: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewe7gdggIDo The above video is part [...]

Universal Orlando has just launched an official fan page on Facebook for their Halloween Horror Nights event. They’ve promised their Facebook fans frequent updates and exclusive details about this year’s event, Halloween Horror Nights 19: Ripped From the Silver Screen. Fans will be able to participate in live Halloween Horror Nights Q&A sessions on the [...]

While Universal Studios is always tight-lipped when it comes to early details surrounding its annual Halloween event, we were assured today that many your questions about Halloween Horror Nights 19 would be answered very soon. But don’t take our word for it. Watch this Orlando Attractions Magazine-exclusive teaser message from one of Halloween Horror Nights’ masterminds, Universal [...]

The newly open Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios lets riders choose from 30 different songs to listen to during the ride. (Click here for the full list.) But there have been rumors online of up to 999 songs available by following specific unlisted instructions. Yesterday we interviewed Louis Alfieri, the ride’s [...]