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Welcome to the official podcast of Universal Destinations and Experiences. This podcast offers tips, recommendations, and favorite ways to experience Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood to help you plan your next vacation to the parks. You'll hear insider insights from special guests, sneak peeks of exclusive experiences, and stories behind your favorite attractions, including all new things coming to the parks. You'll also hear episodes for Halloween Horror Nights and more.

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  • S3 · E6
    Saturday · 24 min

    The Story of Downtown Clowntown at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes From the Fog

    Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮6’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Downtown Clowntown. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. The city that never sleeps becomes a waking nightmare when its boroughs are overrun by murderous clownsfolk who can’t wait to tear you limb from limb. Welcome to the neighborhood! 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡: 👀 Chance and Eddie 👀 Carnival Games 👀 Clowns & Chainsaws...oh my Written By Ramon Paradoa Narrated by: Ramon Paradoa Erin Cline James Keaton Michelle Alagna Sara Hart Zach Paige Separately Ticketed Event. 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. ---- BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Scaredy Cats Guide to Halloween Horror Nights: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/a-scaredy-cats-guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S3 · E5
    Friday · 11 min

    The Story of Cybergoria at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes From the Fog

    Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮6’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Cybergoria. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Humanity slipped off into machine-induced cryo-sleep with the promise we’d awaken immortal. Instead, we found that our cybernetic caretakers had stripped away our flesh, transforming us into something beyond human. Brave this haunted house and a cold world of machines driven by one goal: to make you live forever, even if it kills you. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡: 👀 The promise of Immortality 👀 Imor-2 👀 The catches beeps Written By Sara Hart Narrated by: Sara Hart Mattew Flood Melissa Whitworth Separately Ticketed Event. 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. ---- BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Scaredy Cats Guide to Halloween Horror Nights: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/a-scaredy-cats-guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S3 · E4
    Thursday · 2 min

    The Story of Sideshow of Decay at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes From the Fog

    Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮6’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Sideshow of Decay. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Cindy’s time has come. With Dr. Oddfellow’s dark sorcery, she opened a portal in the carnival’s junkyard — using it to resurrect decayed nightmares from the past that are back to haunt you. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡: 👀 The return of The Caretaker & Cindy Caine 👀 Rhymes and Chilling Tales 👀 Portals into other worlds Written by: Michelle Alagna Narrated by: Kelly Ferrell Separately Ticketed Event. 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. ---- BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Scaredy Cats Guide to Halloween Horror Nights: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/a-scaredy-cats-guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S3 · E3
    September 13 · 13 min

    The Story of Mel's Die-In at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes From the Fog

    Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮6’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Mel's Die-In. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Where did the Zombie carhops who have swarmed Mel’s Die-In come from? Was it questionable meat? A bite? 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡: 👀 The return of Meetz Meats? 👀 Zombies on Roller skates ready to serve you! 👀 Retro Vibes Written By: Kelsey Strickland Narrated By: Kelsey Strickland Zach Paige Sara Hart Art Pipok Separately Ticketed Event. 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Scaredy Cats Guide to Halloween Horror Nights: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/guides-and-tips/a-scaredy-cats-guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/ ---- 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Behind-the-Screams | Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control at Halloween Horror Nights 2026: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-screams-jack-oddfellow-chaos-control-at-halloween-horror-nights-2026/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S3 · E2
    September 12 · 11 min

    The Story of Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes From the Fog

    Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮6’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control. 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Every scream has been leading to this. Discover the unsettling origins of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow’s undying rivalry before stepping through a portal into the wickedly twisted Oddverse. You’ll be caught in the middle as these two icons of terror pit chaos versus control — and find that their forces of horror are most fearsome combined. 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡: 👀 Jack the Clown 👀 Dr. Oddfellow 👀 Need I say more? Written by: Charles Gray Narrated by: Charles Gray Featuring: James Keaton as Jack the Clown Gregg Baker as Dr. Oddfellow ---- 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets READ MORE: Behind-the-Screams | Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control at Halloween Horror Nights 2026: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/behind-the-scenes/behind-the-screams-jack-oddfellow-chaos-control-at-halloween-horror-nights-2026/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • S3 · E1
    September 1 · 1 hr 36 min

    Exclusive Details of Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando Resort - 2026

    Join Lora Sauls, Charles Grey, and the creative leads of Halloween Horror Nights 35 as they walk you through everything you need to know for this year’s event and give you a sneak peek into the circus tent. Guests: Charles Gray – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Jason Horne – Assistant Director, Entertainment Lora Sauls – Assistant Director, Entertainment Matt Flood – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Michelle Alagna – Show Director, Entertainment Ramon Paradoa – Show Director, Entertainment TJ Mannarino – VP, Entertainment Art & Design Chapters: 00:00:25 Introduction of HHN35 00:03:22 Intellectual Property Houses – Sinners, Stranger Things 5, Hellraiser, Evil Dead Burn, and Ozzy Osborne: Prince of Darkness 00:25:30 Original Concept Houses – Cybergoria, Invasion: Alien Abduction, MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals, H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!, and Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control 00:58:23 Scare Zones – Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, Downtown Clowntown featuring Art the Clown and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Sideshow of Decay, and Fortnightmares 01:17:04 Shows and Experiences – Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins, Nightmare Fuel Blood Noir, Mel’s Zombies, Club Horror, Chainsaws, and Hamikuma 01:31:57 Around the Resorts – Hotels, Tribute Store, Dead Coconut Club: Harvest, and more 01:34:43 Teaser of Jack & Oddfellow: Choas & Control haunted house with creative director Charles Grey -- 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Sep 12, 2025 · 26 min

    “Our Goriest House EVER” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

    Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Terrifier, Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, Scarecrow: Music by Slash and Chainsaw Man: The Chaos. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Terrifier 11:27 Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America 18:25 Scarecrow: Music by Slash 21:50 Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 24:36 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025 Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Separately Ticketed Event Purchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. Terrifier™, Art The Clown™, Sienna Shaw™ and The Little Pale Girl™ are trademarks of Art the Clown, LLC. Used by Permission. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA, MAPPA. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. #HorrorNights #HHN Connect with us: HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/... HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Sep 5, 2025 · 21 min

    “We Built REAL Animatronics” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

    Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Five Nights at Freddy’s, WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks, Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse and The Purge: Dangerous Waters. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Five Nights at Freddy’s 6:38 WWE Presents: The Horrors of the Wyatt Sicks 12:08 Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse 18:34 The Purge: Dangerous Waters 20:54 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025 Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Separately Ticketed Event Purchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. © S. Cawthon; Scott Cawthon Productions, LLC and Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. TM & © 2025 WWE. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. #HorrorNights #HHN Connect with us: HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/... HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 30, 2025 · 26 min

    “Our BIGGEST Sets This Year” – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

    Get the scoop on what’s coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This episode includes deep-dives on Fallout, Poltergeist, and Jason Universe, along with four scare zones. Hosted by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of HHN, this podcast features special guests who helped create this year’s event. Watch as they reveal behind-the-scenes details you won’t want to miss. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Jason Universe 8:54 Fallout 17:37 Poltergeist 21:48 Scare Zones 26:18 Outro ----- Event Dates: Select Nights September 4 – Nov. 2, 2025 Dates are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Separately Ticketed Event Purchase Tickets here: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HEAR MAY BE DISTURBING FOR SOME LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED. EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. COSTUMES SUBJECT TO COSTUME POLICY. NO COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. Park, attractions, entertainment or access to event may be restricted or unavailable due to capacity/closures/other factors and benefits are subject to change without notice. Parking not provided. Additional restrictions may apply. ©/™ 2025 ZeniMax © 2025 Amazon Content Services LLC. JASON UNIVERSE TM & Mask © Horror. Inc., used under license. POLTERGEIST is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. © 2018 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. #HorrorNights #HHN Connect with us: HHN Orlando: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/... HHN Hollywood: https://www.universalstudioshollywood... Get the inside scoop: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    All the Exclusive 2025 Details – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort

    HOSTS: Brian Cassie GUESTS: Lora Sauls – Assistant Director, Entertainment Matt Flood – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Ramon Paradoa – Show Director, Entertainment Charles Gray – Sr. Show Director, Entertainment Kelly Malik – Show Director, Entertainment Jason Horne – Assistant Director, Entertainment EPISODE OVERVIEW: Join hosts Cassie and Brian as they speak with the team behind the Halloween Horror Nights screams at Universal Orlando Resort in 2025 and discuss all the exclusive details – including the following... 10 terrifying haunted houses: Five Nights at Freddy’s Terrifier Fallout Jason Universe WWE Presents: The Horrors of Wyatt Sicks El Artista: A Spanish Haunting Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters Dolls: Let’s Play Dead Grave of Flesh Gálkn: Monsters of the North Immersive scare zones and street atmosphere: The Origins of Horror Masquerade: Dance with Death The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane Mutations: Toxic Twenties Mel’s Die-In: Zombies Club Horror All-new shows: Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay Haunt-O-Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:47 Intellectual property houses 00:17:49 Original content houses 00:32:08 Scare zones and street atmosphere 00:44:43 Live shows 00:51:40 Would You Rather? 00:56:19 Hype meter 01:02:42 Where to buy tickets YOU’LL DISCOVER: 👀 What to expect in each house and scare zone. 👍 Superlatives straight from HHN’s most deliciously twisted minds. 😧 A surprising game of Would You Rather? featuring elements from this year’s event. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! Follow us for more: Instagram: @horrornightsorl | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 28, 2025 · 14 min

    The Story of Mutations: Toxic Twenties | Echoes from the Fog

    NARRATED BY: Tom Murphy Kelly Malik EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Mutations: Toxic Twenties. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. In a bustling 1920s neighborhood, a BuzzCon truck with radioactive cargo crashes into a mobster getaway car sending the city into toxic pandemonium. It mutates everyone in its path, including you. REASONS TO LISTEN: 👀 The return of BuzzCon! 👀 Who put radioactive sludge in my heist? 👀 Admit it – you love a period piece Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 27, 2025 · 19 min

    The Story of Grave of Flesh at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog

    NARRATED BY: Tom Murphy Art Pipok Kelly Malik Ramon Paradoa EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of Grave of Flesh. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. Welcome to your funeral, where things are about to go from bad to worse. You’ll enter your grave and then pass through the gates of the underworld, where flesh-eaters who feed on the dead will be waiting for you. Get lost in their cavernous underground world. An endless gauntlet of flesh-eating creatures will hunt you mercilessly for all eternity. REASONS TO LISTEN: 👀 A new cursed town gets added to HHN lore 👀 Engage your taphophobia 👀 You weren’t too attached to your flesh anyway? Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 2 min

    The Story of The Cat Lady of Crooked Lane at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog

    NARRATED BY: Rick Tetu EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of The Cat Lacy of Crooked Lane. Travel down a spooky, winding path to a mysterious home, where trick-or-treaters are transformed into feral felines. Be careful or you’ll be next. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. REASONS TO LISTEN: 👀 A children’s tale turns deliciously twisted 👀 Classic Halloween vibes 👀 Appease the cat in your life Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Aug 25, 2025 · 28 min

    The Story of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting at Halloween Horror Nights | Echoes from the Fog

    NARRATED BY: Angie Sardina Edwin Rosario Ramon Paradoa EPISODE OVERVIEW: Echoes from the Fog is finally here to spill all the lore behind 2025’s most anticipated haunted houses and scare zones! Listen as the team behind Halloween Horror Nights shares the terrifying tale of El Artista: A Spanish Haunting. WARNING what you are about to hear may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. In 19th-century Spain, a tortured artist moves to an isolated country manor to seek inspiration. Instead, as he wanders the ghostly hallways and haunted conservatory, malevolent spirits break into our realm through his paintings. He tries to resist, but the art comes to life and possesses him. Now, you’re about to be part of the permanent exhibition. REASONS TO LISTEN: 👀 Gothic horror vibes 👀 We all like to consider ourselves tortured artists 👀 This story pulls you in just like La Casa Creación pulls in our protagonist Separately Ticketed Event. HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS WARNING: Event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13. No costumes or costume masks allowed. Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event. Event occurs rain or shine. No rain checks, returns or refunds. Prices, dates, times, attractions, entertainment, and/or experience details are subject to availability, changes and/or cancellation without notice. READ ABOUT EVERYTHING COMING TO HHN 2025: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/halloween-horror-nights-universal-orlando-resort-2025/ 🎧 Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! 👻Follow us for more HHN horror: Instagram: @HorrorNightsORL | X: @HorrorNightsORL | YouTube: @HalloweenHorrorNights See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Jul 21, 2025 · 54 min

    Everything You Need to Know About Universal Horror Unleashed

    Universal heard your screams through the fog and is bringing a year-round horror destination, Universal Horror Unleashed. Watch or listen in to hear from Cassie and Brian about the new thrills and iconic scares that will be coming soon to the entertainment capital of the world—Las Vegas. You will find Universal Horror Unleashed within the electric AREA15 entertainment complex. This brand-new horror experience will immerse you in the terrifying worlds of Universal’s Classic Monsters, Blumhouse’s Exorcist: The Believer, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Scarecrow the Reaping. Enter the evils of four haunted houses surrounded by four fully themed, immersive, live-entertainment areas and unique food and beverage experiences in select areas. Let us know what haunted house you're most excited about! Will the Discover Universal Team see you in the Vegas fog? Chapters: 00:00 What is Universal Horror Unleashed? 05:21 Entertainment explains why Universal Horror Unleashed was made 12:00 What do you experience in Universal Horror Unleashed? 15:35 What is the story of the Universal Horror Unleashed warehouse? 22:37 What character entertainment is at Universal Horror Unleashed? 29:35 How are the houses at Universal Horror Unleashed different than HHN? 43:56 What is the history of the Universal Monsters house? 45:55 What is the history of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre house? 47:15 What is the history of The Exorcist: Believer house? 49:42 What is the history of Scarecrow the Reaping house? Additional content: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/behind-the-scenes/unmasking-the-story-of-universal-horror-unleashed/ https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/podcasts/horror-fan-teases-universal-horror-unleashed/ Links: Blog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/ Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.universalparks.com/en/us Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/171Njmi4nH/?mibextid=wwXIfr Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorUnleashedVegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/horrorunleashedvegas?igsh=MXIyNng0bHhnNzJmMA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@universalhorrorunleashed Copyright & Trademark See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Jun 17, 2025 · 10 min

    Dave Solo Reveals Details About Universal Horror Unleashed

    Discover Universal Podcast: Horror Fan Teases Universal Horror Unleashed Hosts: Brian & Cassie Special Guests: Dave Solo (Horror Unleashed Correspondent) Episode Overview: Get ready horror fans! Today we’re unleashing something big. Brian and Cassie team up with Universal horror expert Dave Solo to dive into Universal Horror Unleashed, the all-new year-round scare experience coming to Las Vegas! Dave shares his passion for horror, teases the fully immersive world, and reveals why this haunting thrill will test your every sense from the chilling houses to killer food and drinks. Whether you're a seasoned scare fanatic or a first timer, this episode will have you ready to run into the fog and keep coming back for more. Get Your Tickets Here! Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Dave Solo and Universal Horror Unleashed 01:30 When is Universal Horror Unleashed open? 03:25 What makes Universal Horror Unleashed unique? 06:36 How Halloween Horror Nights impacted Dave Solo’s career Follow for More Fun: Website: Universal Horror Unleashed Instagram: @Universal_Horror_Unleashed X: @UnleashedVegas YouTube: @UniversalHorrorUnleashed See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 5, 2025 · 44 min

    Unlocking New Magic with Second-Generation Interactive Wands

    Hosts: Brian & Cassie Special Guests: Conor Triplett (Associate Producer, Universal Creative) Jordan Balvitsch (Global Product Marketing, Universal Destinations & Experiences) Hannah Pogue (Interactive Designer, Universal Creative) Britt Zebelckes (Associate Producer, Universal Creative) Episode Overview: Experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter like never before! Imagine being able to step into the wizarding world and cast spells like a real witch or wizard. Game-changer, right? That's what's happening with Universal’s Second Generation Interactive Wands, and we had an exclusive first look! In this spellbinding episode, hosts Brian and Cassie take you behind the scenes of the Second Generation Interactive Wands with the creatives behind this new offering. Created to unlock even more magic during your Universal experience, these wands feature new spells, secret surprises, and personalized interactions — making every swish and flick an enchanting experience where the world really comes to life! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:23 Interviews to learn more about the Second-Generation Wands 09:03 How to use wands for Universal Play? 12:10 What can you do with interactive wands in the Wizarding World? 21:59 Universal Creatives share new features of the wands 27:30 What spells can you cast with wands? 31:03 What achievements can you get with the wands? 34:51 Wands unboxing 37:36 Quiz game 41:57 Blooper: Is Brian Crying? What You’ll Discover: 🔹 Firsthand Experiences – Brian & Cassie share their exclusive look at the wands in action! 🔹 Where To Purchase– Purchase your new Second Generation Interactive Wand at any one of our Universal Orlando Resort Park locations. 🔹 Exclusive Interviews – Hear from the creative minds behind the wand experience on how this technology unlocks new magic. 🔹 The Universal Play App – Personalize your adventure, earn House Points, and unlock unique spells! 🔹 Patronus Charm & House Customization – Cast your Patronus. 🔹 Dueling Club & Knockturn Alley Secrets – Battle a Dueling Dummy, ward off Dementors, and banish the Dark Mark! Standout Moments: ✨ Brian has the best day ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while casting spells! ✨ Michelle’s shocking Hogwarts House revelation — Hufflepuff or Slytherin? ✨ The team unboxes the new wands and discusses which one chose them! Why You Can’t Miss This: If you're a Harry Potter fan, a theme park lover, or just someone who dreams of casting real spells, this episode is pure magic! 🏰⚡ Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! Follow us for more Universal magic: Instagram: @UniversalOrlando | X: @UniversalOrl | YouTube: @UniversalOrlando See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Apr 9, 2025 · 42 min

    Details About Food and Beverage Offerings Coming to Universal Epic Universe

    Hosts: Dylan & Cassie Special Guests: Chef Jens Dahlmann (Vice President Executive Chef, Universal Epic Universe) Episode Overview: Get ready to savor the future of theme park dining! As we inch closer to the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe in 2025, hosts Dylan and Cassie sit down with Chef Jens Dahlmann, Vice President Executive Chef for Universal Epic Universe, for an exclusive deep dive into the mouthwatering food & beverage experiences coming your way. Chapters: 00:00 Teasing new foods coming to Epic Universe 03:07 Talking with Chef Jen Dahlmann about his food inspiration 07:24 What restaurants are in Celestial Park? 17:07 Dining experience at Das Steakhaus and The Burning Blade 21:26 What food is in How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk? 26:18 Food in the Wizarding World and Butterbeer Crepe taste test 35:20 Food controversies game 40:44 Take 5 Rewind What You’ll Discover: 🔹 The inspiration & creativity behind the park’s next-level dining options 🔹 A sneak peek at quick-service & immersive table-service meals 🔹 How storytelling meets flavor in every bite 🔹 Dylan & Cassie taste-test exclusive dishes—get ready for some reactions! 🔹 The tech behind mobile ordering & how it’ll level up your experience Standout Moments: ✨ Dylan and Cassie take their first bite of the all-new Butterbeer Crepe—and let’s just say, their reactions are epic! ✨Chef Jens tells weighs in on the debate if a hotdog is a sandwich or not, what did he say!? ✨Chef Jens share that Epic Universe has globally inspired flavors from all over the world to create next level dining. Get Hyped for Epic Universe: Want to prep for the grand opening? Check out our Ultimate Watch List of movies & shows to get you ready: Prepare here! Explore The Worlds of Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Dark Universe How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Celestial Park Plan Your Visit! Want to be among the first to experience Universal Epic Universe? Secure your tickets now! 🎟️ Get Your Universal Epic Universe Tickets Here! Follow For More Fun: : Blog Universal Orlando Resort Universal Parks & Resorts Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 11, 2025 · 41 min

    Everything to Know about Entertainment Offerings at Epic Universe

    Discover Universal Podcast – Everything to Know about Entertainment Offerings at Epic Universe Hosts: Brian & Cassie Special Guest: Kathrynn DiGenova (Sr. Show Producer, Universal Creative) Episode Overview: Get ready for an exclusive look at the 30+ incredible new entertainment offerings coming to Universal Epic Universe! In this episode of the Discover Universal Podcast, Brian and Cassie sit down with Kathrynn DiGenova, Senior Show Producer at Universal Creative, to give listeners an exclusive preview of these amazing new experiences. Learn about breathtaking live shows, meet-and-greets with iconic characters, and behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process of bringing these worlds to life. Don’t miss this sneak peek into the next level of entertainment at Universal Epic Universe! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:35 Overview of Epic Entertainment 06:56 Characters in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Ministry of Magic 09:45 Le Cirque Arcanus show details 16:30 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD character meets 17:31 What characters can you meet in Dark Universe? 22:22 Can you meet dragons in How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk? 24:08 Does Toothless fly in the Untrainable Dragon? 29:10 Who are the travelers in Celestial Park? 32:37 Character guessing game 39:00 Take 5 Rewind 40:20 Blooper Related Links: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Uncover The Mystery of Dark Universe How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk Discover Celestial Park Plan Your Visit: Get Your Universal Epic Universe Tickets Enjoying the show? Leave us a review! Follow us: Instagram: @UniversalOrlando | X: @UniversalOrl | YouTube: @UniversalOrlando See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • Mar 4, 2025 · 19 min

    Details Revealed About Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe

    Join the Discover Universal Podcast team as we dive into the excitement surrounding SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, coming soon to Universal Epic Universe! Step into Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country and explore the vibrant, interactive worlds of Nintendo brought to Orlando. In this episode, we sit down with Susan Cummings, assistant director and executive producer, to uncover how Universal is transforming beloved Nintendo characters and iconic gameplay into an immersive real-world experience. From punching ? Blocks to meeting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong, discover what makes this land a must-visit destination. Don’t miss your chance to get a sneak peek at all the thrilling details waiting for you in this epic new land. Ready to grab a Power-Up Band and start your adventure? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 04:20 Experiencing walking into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD 05:51 The design and animations in the land 07:05 What attractions are in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD? 08:19 Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge plot 11:19 The story behind Minecart Madness 12:18 Nintendo character meet & greets 13:10 What food offerings are in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD? 14:24 What Creatives can’t wait for you to see 17:25 Take 5 Rewind Additional content: Details Revealed About SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Epic Universe: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/details-revealed-about-super-nintendo-world-at-universal-epic-universe/ Links: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/epic-universe/worlds/super-nintendo-world See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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