A socially-distant Universal Studios Hollywood Tour – DePaoli on DeParks
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A socially-distant Universal Studios Hollywood Tour – DePaoli on DeParks

ByJeff DePaoli

If you were to ask me what I think one of Universal Studios Hollywood’s greatest strengths is, I would say the character interactions and meet & greets. Every time I enter that park there seems to be a large amount of characters in a fairly small area with lines of guests waiting to interact with…

Photo Update: Flying above California’s empty theme parks
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Photo Update: Flying above California’s empty theme parks

ByTharin White

This is truly a strange time that we have never seen before; theme parks, convention centers, beaches, and other public places have fully shut down in an attempt to stop the ongoing health crisis. Micah Muzio on Youtube took to the skies to showcase what some of these theme parks look like now.

The history of King Kong at the theme parks
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The history of King Kong at the theme parks

ByJake Goldberg

In 1878, the world would be introduced to the first moving picture, “The Horse in Motion” — a sequence of a man riding on a galloping horse on a racetrack. From there, the medium would evolve to showcase stories encompassing explorers venturing into a dangerous theme park of prehistoric creatures to super-heroes defeating inter-galactic threats.

Universal to remain closed until at least May 31, team members to be paid at 80%, part-time furloughed starting May 3
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Universal to remain closed until at least May 31, team members to be paid at 80%, part-time furloughed starting May 3

ByBrittani Tuttle

Tom Williams, chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts, shared an update for Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood’s temporary closures, citing an extension, as well as an update on what this means for the parks’ team members.

Should you cancel your theme park vacation? Here’s advice from travel agents to help you decide
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Should you cancel your theme park vacation? Here’s advice from travel agents to help you decide

BySamantha Davis-Friedman

With the sudden closure of Disney and Universal parks around the world, guests were left with the challenging (and definitely disappointing) task of deciding whether they should cancel or reschedule their planned theme park vacation – and then figuring out how to do it.

Go behind the scenes of ‘The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’ at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Go behind the scenes of ‘The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’ at Universal Studios Hollywood

ByJeff DePaoli

On a recent early morning, before Universal Studios Hollywood opened its gates to the public, I donned a Universal Creative hardhat and neon vest to take part in a guided tour and check out progress on the park’s latest attraction, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!

Animal Crossing and Mardi Gras! – The Attractions Podcast
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Animal Crossing and Mardi Gras! – The Attractions Podcast

ByBrittani Tuttle

Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.