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Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations. Unleash the gruesome origins of two adversarial warlocks, Blizzrock and Pyrok, as a familiar story claws its way into existence. Will you languish in icy oblivion or suffer a fiery finish in this original Haunted House at Univers...

Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. A young Cuban musician fights for his life, and his soul, as the vengeful entity he struck a deal with stalks him down a desolate alleyway to collect an eternal debt in this original haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Listen to “The Darkest Deal - Roberto El Brujo (En Español).” Be sure to  li...

Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations. An eager young musician bears witness to the mysterious rise…and sinister demise of a blues legend… in this original haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Here is “The Darkest Deal - Pinestraw Spruce....

Never go alone...take us! As two proud scaredy-cats themselves, Kari and David draw on years of horror-going experience to provide their best tips on how even the less-than-courageous among us can enjoy Halloween Horror Nights. From navigating harrowing haunted houses to surviving spooky scare zones, this episode hopes to help you conquer your fears... or at least convince you to put on your brave...

Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations. An impressionable young man is drawn into the grisly ritualistic practices of a village of moon worshippers. The false hearted must pay… in this original haunted house at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Listen t...

Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations. A young woman thrilling in the energy of a lively music festival soon finds herself in a fight for her life in this blood-soaked tale, based on this original Scarezone at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023.  He...

Discover Universal presents, Halloween Horror Nights: Haunted Tales. An anthology series exploring the stories behind Halloween Horror Nights chilling original creations. An immortal creature recounts the malevolent rise of a horror icon, tracing a path of carnage through decades of evil events. In a story that threads its way throughout Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023. Here is “D...

The countdown to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 has officially begun! Kari and David welcome the creative team behind Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort to dish on all the gory details for this years event. In part 3, you'll learn about the scarezones coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year. Be sure to listen to all three parts of this reveal episode to not miss a dreadful detai...

The countdown to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 has officially begun! Kari and David welcome the creative team behind Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort to dish on all the gory details for this years event. In part 2, you'll learn about some of the original content haunted houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights created from the twisted minds of our Entertainment team. Be sure to l...

The countdown to Halloween Horror Nights 2023 has officially begun! Kari and David welcome the creative team behind Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort to dish on all the gory details for this years event. In part 1, you'll hear some of the haunted houses coming to Halloween Horror Nights based on favorite movies, shows and video games. Be sure to listen to all three parts of this...

Prepare your taste buds as you sit back and listen with your ear buds! David and Kari get a chance to learn about some of the first details about the food offerings at Illumination’s Minion Land. Chef Robert Martinez Jr. walks them through the debut menu items at Illumination’s Minion Cafe, and how the Research and Development team brought the amazing flavors of these incredible movies to life! Li...

Something villainous is lurking at Universal Studios Florida…we’re so excited to reveal details for Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast! Join some of your favorite characters from Illumination’s Despicable Me and Illumination’s Minions movies to blast your way through an open world of sinister fun! Ride concept designer Carson Luter from Universal Creative walks Kari and David through all the...

Caution: This episode WILL get wet! Hop in with Kari and David for the ultimate splash-filled episode. We take a special trip to experience all of the water rides at Universal Islands of Adventure and share what to expect on these soak-tastic attractions. Spoilers: it's a lot of water. Links :  Complete Guide to Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal Islands of Adventure - https:/...

Our hotels are SUITE! Whether you’re here for a special celebration, with little ones, or simply vacationing in style, each hotel offers guests exciting choices and themes for hotel accommodations. Check out the unique rooms at each of our hotels, and join hosts Kari and David for an exclusive interview with Kate Lochridge, Resort Marketing Director, to break down which hotel room or suite is righ...

More speed, more height, and more TEETH— Jurassic World Velocicoaster is a thrill rider’s must-do! Dive deep into the story, design, and fun facts about this ground-breaking attraction. David and Kari meet with designer Greg Hall and concept developer Shelby Honea of Universal Creative who share their behind-the-scenes experiences and ideas that brought this award-winning coaster to life. Links :&...

On this special episode of Discover Universal, David and Kari are joined by our resident kid expert on what his experience was around the parks riding all the rides for those 48" and below. Stick around as we also hear from his mom-ager on what it's like to tackle the park as a mom with two kids. Additional Content: ·      How to Make Your Universal Orlando Resort Vac...

Dining is one of the essential parts of Universal CityWalk but what about the fun? Listen as David and Kari break down all of the incredible places you can experience at Universal CityWalk from mini-golf to a movie theater and even an Escape Experience! Links: Dining at CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort - https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/dining-at-citywalk-at-universal-orlando-resort...

What's your high score? Join Kari and David for a deep dive into Universal Orlando's fan-favorite, family-friendly competitive attraction, MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack . Listen as they break down the story behind the ride and discover some helpful tips on how to maximize your score. You'll be a Galaxy Defender in no time! Links :  Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/ Complete Guide to Men I...

Prepare to explore the dark and thrilling realm of Revenge of the Mummy, Universal Orlando's premiere indoor roller coaster. Discover the secrets of the Mummy's tomb as hosts David and Kari investigate the unique storytelling present throughout the attraction and attempt to outrun the Mummy's Curse. Additional Content: Official Ride POV: Revenge of the Mummy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYI4lj...

Whether you have dietary needs or preferences, Universal Orlando Resort has ways to make accommodations for you! David and Kari meet with Nicole Martino, our resort nutritionist, to talk about the plentiful dining options for guests with dietary needs, preferences, and allergies. Discover the ways we research and develop our menus to make sure each guest is getting a uniquely delicious meal, no ma...

Time to phone home! Hosts Kari and David are joined by Universal Creative's resident extraterrestrial superfan, Carson Luter to discover the fantastical story of E.T. Adventure. Hop onboard as we take a ride on this family-friendly, classic attraction. Links :  E.T. Adventure : https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/rides-attractions/et-adventure Complete Guide to E.T. Advent...

Beads, bands, and beignets! Kari and David are gearing up for Florida's biggest party, Universal's Mardi Gras! Our special guest, Courtney, joins in on our podcast parade to talk growing up near New Orleans and our favorite aspects of this fun and delicious event. Learn about float riding and a few new features coming this year. Event Dates : Feb. 4–Apr. 16, 2023 Learn about the concert lineup at...

Get ready to RIP, RIDE, ROCKIT! Here's your guide to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. This isn't your ordinary coaster, this is a rollercoaster with tunes! Listen as David and Kari break down all the details and information you need to know including what makes this track so unique. Stick around for a secret at the end. Links :  Complete Guide to Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Flori...

We’re gonna need a bigger… podcast! On this special episode of the Discover Universal Podcast, hosts Kari and David welcome special guests and former JAWS skippers to discuss the landmark attraction’s legacy. In a series of interviews, you’ll hear from Senior Director of Entertainment Mike Aiello, Skippers Megan and Nick, as well as guests who helped bring the attraction to life as they reflect on...

Hi there, Grinch here. I’m taking over the Discover Universal podcast! Listen to this brand-new episode featuring yours truly, The Grinch. This episode is hitting all the serious topics: life, love, and the pursuit of Martha May. Also, you might learn a little bit about the holidays and how to see me. LISTEN NOW! Later Gaters! Ha He Ha He! Links :  Complete Guide to the Holidays at Universal...