Amy Hill, the talent manager who was running the auditions, told the press that Universal was "really raising the bar." She explained that Miss Buffy, a zombie talking to the press, would greet all the guests at the front of the park. The Undertaker (pictured) would be in the west part of the park measuring people for coffins — whether they are ready for them or not.
Amy seemed really excited, as am I, that guests may get off the tram that tours the set and walk across the sets of Universal's backlot. This includes the famous Psycho House and the War of the Worlds disaster scene.
This event is making history. This is the first time in 90 years that the average person may explore these places. There will be entertainment (as if the person with the needle in his arm isn't enough...) such as the "Carnival of Carnage." This event has torture artists, sword swallowers, people who eat fire and glass, people who eat cockroaches and worms...
If all this wasn't enough, some of the best rides will still be open — "Revenge of the Mummy," a relatively new indoor roller coaster, "Back to the Future," and "Jurassic Park," that is if you're willing to ride it in the dark. "Water World" will become "Slaughter World."
I'm so excited about the opening. As I've said before, I've been going to these sorts of things all my life. I've done all the other major theme parks. I've been on Universal's Van Helsing maze (open year-round at the park) so many times, I can tell you where the people are hiding. I've done all the local ones like Red Cross' mental hospital and the one at the sheriff's station — even random houses I've found in the newspaper.
I can't wait for something fresh and new. I get to explore the real movie sets that no one ever can do. What more can I ask for? Oh, I know. So, uh, why can't this open in August?
Article comments
1 - Leonor
so what did you think of it afterall??? whats your review on Universal s halloween thing?
2 - haley
I would love 2 b an actress and i can not find a website where u can sign up 4 that so um yah.
3 - clinton cooper
I and my wife along with the friends I brought down to Universal's Hollaween Horror Night were dissappointed in this years event. Production seemed cheap, fewer rides available ( islands of adventure not included as before) scare zones were sparce, zombies walking around w/ chainsaws were nowhere. Nothing jumping out from bushes , no fog machines to speak of, sorry just very disappointed. I went a couple of years ago's and enjoyed myself very much, quess the economy is effecting everyone.Glad I found discount tickets, got a discount scare. I'll not be going back until someone can convince me otherwise that they have improved production. clint