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Video: Halloween Horror Nights 2010 commercial offers a glimpse of Fear

Universal Orlando has revealed their full line-up of haunted houses and scare zones for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The theme is Twenty Years of Fear since this is their 20th anniversary. And they’ve even released the name of this year’s icon, Fear – the master of everything Halloween Horror Nights has ever been and…

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Halloween Horror Nights 20 to feature 8 new houses, 6 scare zones and 2 shows

“There is more to paralyzing fear than a scream in the darkness or a cool breath on the back of the neck. Or the grip of the undead. Fear that truly consumes us comes from deep inside our souls, stirred by something we don’t always understand and rarely have the chance to confront. Until now.”…

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Family Feud now taping at Universal Studios – A report from the first show

There have been many television shows and even a few other TV game shows taped at Universal Orlando but arguably nothing with such a rich history as one of my favorite game shows of all time – Family Feud. I got the chance to experience the very first taping of the new season at the show’s new home this past Saturday. Here’s my report:

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Gay Days has become one of Orlando's largest attended events

By Don Gworek What began with controversy 20 years ago is now one of Orlando’s top events each year, with attendance larger than many of the biggest convention groups. It started as just one day at the Magic Kingdom and has expanded to a multi-day event at multiple parks.

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Universal announces Summer Concert Series line-up

The Summer Concert Series is returning to Universal Studios this June with more concerts and top-name musical talent than last year. Starting June 12 and running every Saturday night through July 17, guests can top off their day in the park with a concert by a multi-platinum selling artist. There’s even a double-header scheduled for…

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Stars in the Parks: Mariah Carey in front of Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster

Singer and actress Mariah Carey looks calm and confident in front of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios. Carey spent vacation time this week at both of Universal Orlando’s theme parks while her husband, actor and comedian Nick Cannon, filmed season five of the NBC television show, “America’s Got Talent” at…

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Midget wrestling TV taping at Universal Studios – one night only

Here’s an interesting e-mail that recently came across my inbox. Tomorrow night, March 4, Micro Championship Wrestling will invade Universal Studios for an “unbelievable night of absolutely insane action. From the world’s smallest wrestler, Demo, to the world’s largest midget, Meatball, the baddest little men and women on the planet will be in action.” Pro…