Universal Studios Hollywood has seen something of a rebirth these past three years, with such heavy-hitters as Super Silly Fun Land, Springfield, The Walking Dead, and, but of course, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter arriving to transform the park’s Upper Lot. When combined with the light makeover that CityWalk has also been receiving, along […]
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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Now Open at Universal CityWalk Hollywood
After the closure of Yogurtland six months ago, now in its place is yet another new yogurt shop, Menchie’s. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is located next to the newly opened Voodoo Doughnut, adjacent to Hard Rock Cafe. Prices for frozen yogurt is $0.58 + tax per oz, with annual pass discounts applicable. Follow California Informer on […]
American Horror Story returning to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the maze based on the popular FX show, American Horror Story, will be returning to Halloween Horror Nights. Update (6/14/17): The maze will be based on season 6 of AHS, Roanoke. It will be located on the Metro set area on the movie studio backlot. According to the press release, […]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in Hollywood Now in 4K-HD
With California Informer reporting in December 2016 with the removal of the 3D element, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey now has been recently enhanced with 4K-HD resolution. The film was originally at a frame rate of 60 fps, but is now 120 fps. The attraction’s storyline remains the same, but with tweaks such as […]
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in Hollywood removes 3D
Universal Studios Hollywood plans to remove the 3D out of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, California Informer has learned. Sources familiar with the matter tell us that the conversion may have already taken place. While we have not heard a specific reason for the change, it may be due to the number of guests […]
Universal raises ticket prices and introduces new premium annual pass
Universal Studios Hollywood has raised its ticket prices and introduced a new “Platinum” annual pass, California Informer has learned. Park gate admission and “ANYTIME” tickets now cost $115 (up from $95). As before, buying online, in advance will save you up to $25; the lowest tier for anticipated “slow” days is now $90 (up from […]
The Walking Dead Attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Summer 2016
The previously rumored The Walking Dead permanent, year-round attraction will open at Universal Studios Hollywood this summer, California Informer has learned. Announced Sunday on The Talking Dead, the walk-through haunted house attraction is preceded by four seasonal installations at Halloween Horror Nights. Guests will “follow in the footsteps” of the television series’ main characters in […]
‘Walking Dead’ permanent attraction announcement rumored for Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood may be announcing a permanent The Walking Dead attraction during a scheduled announcement at the end of the month, California Informer has learned. John Murdy, creative director of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights and other park entertainment, took to Twitter today to announce his involvement in an upcoming WonderCon panel. Murdy and his peers Don […]
California Informer is on Snapchat – win free merchandise!
At the parks today? It’s your lucky day. To celebrate our launch on Snapchat (username: CaliInformer), we’ve activated 2 different Snapchat Geofilters at the parks and we’re giving away free merchandise! How to win Each of the two geofilters feature the California Informer logo with a different colored border (black or purple). Each geofilter is activated in a […]
Rumors! Walking Dead, Marvel, and Star Wars
You are reading an article tagged as a rumor. Read our note from the editor to learn about rumors shared on California Informer. It turns out that Universal Studios Hollywood is currently undergoing something of a renaissance, all thanks to the Boy Who Lived’s imminent arrival this April – which, it just so happens, is […]