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Halloween Horror Nights’ ‘Stranger Things’ maze turned us Upside Down
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One of Stranger Things’ most powerful qualities lies in its strong sense of place.
So translating the Netflix hit into a live experience via a haunted house-like maze sounds like a match made in heaven.
Through its incredibly organic worldbuilding and performances, Stranger Things makes you feel like you’re part of Hawkins, Indiana — part of this rag-tag team of misfits. And that’s exactly what John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights (happening now through early November at Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood), set out to do with the new maze inspired by the show. Read more…
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View More Halloween Horror Nights’ ‘Stranger Things’ maze turned us Upside DownJapanese roller coaster stalls and strands people face down for 2 terrifying hours
If you get stuck on a roller coaster, at least you’ll have a nice view?
At Universal Studios in Japan yesterday, the Jurassic Park-themed Flying Dinosaur roller coaster stalled, trapping riders for two hours until they were rescued. If that sound…
The Upside Down is coming to Universal Studios this fall and we’re so ready to be terrified
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Eleven, Will, and poor dearly departed Barb would probably advise against it – but if you’ve ever wanted to visit the Upside Down, you’ll get your chance this fall.
Universal Studios has announced a Stranger Things-themed maze for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights events. Designed in collaboration with Netflix and the executive producers of Stranger Things, the maze is modeled after the first season of the series.
That means those brave enough to enter will get to experience recreations of the Hawkins National Laboratory, the Byers home (Christmas lights and all), and, of course, the Upside Down, all while being stalked by a Demogorgon. Read more…
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View More The Upside Down is coming to Universal Studios this fall and we’re so ready to be terrifiedNew Year’s Eve at Hogwarts Castle was a magical kaleidoscope of fireworks
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While some of us were dancing our hearts out and glugging champagne, others were ushering in the New Year in the most magical way possible — at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
They didn’t have to run through a wall at King’s Cross Station to get there, though. They went along to Universal Studios Hollywood, where Hogwarts Castle happens to be located.
As the clock struck 12, people looked to the sky to feast their eyes upon a kaleidoscopic display of fireworks above Hogwarts Castle.
Happy New Years from #universalstudioshollywood 🎉
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View More New Year’s Eve at Hogwarts Castle was a magical kaleidoscope of fireworksYou can finally spend Christmas at Hogwarts thanks to Universal’s new Harry Potter holiday celebration
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If you’re still waiting for your acceptance letter from Hogwarts, chances are you’ve always dreamed of spending the holidays in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — and now Universal Studios is ready to bring those dreams to life.
Beginning Nov. 24 at Universal Studios Hollywood (the festivities kicked off at the Orlando theme parks on Nov. 18) and continuing through Jan. 8, you can get a taste of a snowy British Christmas without the chilly weather.
Hogsmeade has been transformed into a winter wonderland — complete with festively decorated storefront displays, holiday merch and, of course, the much-anticipated return of hot Butterbeer (which, if you’re anything like this writer, will send you on a sugar high that would make a Hippogriff jealous). Read more…
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View More You can finally spend Christmas at Hogwarts thanks to Universal’s new Harry Potter holiday celebration