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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. Get ready to Discover Universal!

  1. 1d ago

    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.

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

  2. 2d ago

    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.

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

  3. Sep 1

    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.

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

  4. 09/12/2025

    “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.

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

  5. 09/05/2025

    “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.

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

  6. 08/30/2025

    “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.

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

  7. 08/29/2025

    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.

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

  8. 08/28/2025

    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.

    The Story of Mutations: Toxic Twenties | Echoes from the Fog
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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. Get ready to Discover Universal!

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  • Creator
    Universal Destinations and Experiences
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Discover Universal

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