ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take listeners inside Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, an interactive look at how Universal Creative designs modern attractions. Along the way, they explore concept art, animatronics, coaster engineering, projection mapping, Halloween Horror Nights props, and development materials from Epic Universe. Jim and Eric also discuss the new Ozzy Osbourne Halloween Horror Nights houses, the noisy debut of Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift, Comcast’s latest theme park results, and Universal’s new Al Roker-led video series.
NEWS
• Halloween Horror Nights officially announces Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness houses for Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood.
• The two Ozzy Osbourne houses will feature different scenes, music, imagery, and interpretations of the rock icon’s career.
• Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift begins soft openings at Universal Studios Hollywood, reaching speeds of up to 72 miles per hour.
• Nearby Toluca Lake residents and golfers report hearing screams from the new coaster beyond the park.
• Universal explores potential movie adaptations based on classic Atari properties, including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Yars’ Revenge.
FEATURE
• Jim and Eric tour Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute.
• The exhibition traces the attraction-development process from early blue-sky concepts to completed rides and themed environments.
• Displays feature concept art, mood boards, scale models, ride vehicles, animatronics, projection technology, costumes, and Halloween Horror Nights artifacts.
• Interactive stations allow guests to operate animatronics, design roller coasters, experiment with lighting, and create themed merchandise.
• Epic Universe receives significant attention through materials connected to Dark Universe, the Ministry of Magic, and other new attractions.
• The exhibition highlights the engineering, storytelling, technology, food, merchandise, and live entertainment behind Universal’s theme parks.
HOSTS
• Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com
• Eric Hersey - X/Twitter and Instagram: @erichersey - strongmindedagency.com
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SUPPORT
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
Edited by Dave Grey
Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com
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