A Horror Nights missed opportunity with ‘Treehouse of Horror’ – DePaoli on DeParks
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A Horror Nights missed opportunity with ‘Treehouse of Horror’ – DePaoli on DeParks

ByJeff DePaoli

Right from the top, I’ll admit that I am not the biggest fan of “The Simpsons.” I haven’t seen very many episodes and I simply was never enthralled by it the way so many are. But it always seemed like a no-brainer to me that “The Simpsons” could have (and should have) been a part…

Scareacting at Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood is a nightmare come true – DePaoli on DeParks
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Scareacting at Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood is a nightmare come true – DePaoli on DeParks

ByJeff DePaoli

In a typical year, we’d already be several weeks into the excitement and scares of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. But as we all know, things are different this year. Let’s instead take a look back at the excitement and hard work it took when I performed as a scareactor for a few…

Why Universal Studios is a perfect (and somewhat ironic) fit for Nintendo – DePaoli on DeParks
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Why Universal Studios is a perfect (and somewhat ironic) fit for Nintendo – DePaoli on DeParks

ByJeff DePaoli

One new theme park land that we’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about for quite some time is the new Super Nintendo World heading to Universal Studios Japan (and beyond). Although the opening has been delayed due to the pandemic, it hasn’t stopped the excitement among fans. Nintendo is a major brand for the…

Hasbro releases Universal Studios ‘As Seen In Parks’ Megatron figure
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Hasbro releases Universal Studios ‘As Seen In Parks’ Megatron figure

ByAttractions Magazine Staff

Hasbro has released a new figure in the Transformers Studio Series modeled after Megatron in the Universal Parks’ attraction Transformers: The Ride 3D.

New off-ride video exposes behind-the-scenes secrets of Transformers: The Ride 3-D
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New off-ride video exposes behind-the-scenes secrets of Transformers: The Ride 3-D

BySeth Kubersky

Universal’s theme parks have long been known for letting guests “ride the movies,” and now fans of Transformers: The Ride 3-D can step behind the scenes and learn the the attraction’s secrets through a recently discovered off-ride video.

An appreciation for on-ride performers – DePaoli on DeParks
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An appreciation for on-ride performers – DePaoli on DeParks

ByJeff DePaoli

I’ve always loved the kind of attraction that mixed my love of theme park rides with live entertainment. I’m talking about the sorts of rides that have live performers on the attraction, guiding the story. These performers can often make or break your ride experience, but I feel they’re often overlooked and under-appreciated. Let’s take…

Universal CityWalk Hollywood opens its doors as the park inches closer to reopening
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Universal CityWalk Hollywood opens its doors as the park inches closer to reopening

ByJoseph Spencer

Following in the footsteps of its sister park in Florida, Universal CityWalk Hollywood reopened to guests this week. Join us as we take a tour of the new social distancing requirements, and look at some of the changes around the area!