Universal Orlando Resort shared a first look inside this year’s Halloween Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida. We already detailed the Easter eggs in the comic book shop façade. Inside, guests will “experience the ‘Tribute to Terror’ by stepping into the pages of this original, terrifying, horror comic book.”

Halloween Tribute Store Interior

A skeletal figure has a speech bubble saying, “We want… JUSTICE!”

Guests will see the black-and-white office of Detective Boris Shuster, who is also referenced in the windows outside. Detective Shuster was featured in Case Files Unearthed: Legendary Truth, a house at Halloween Horror Nights 30.

Detective Schuster founded Legendary Truth, an association that investigates the evil behind Halloween Horror Nights. McPherson’s disappearance led to Schuster’s investigations of Dr. Agana. At the same time, Tim Foyle began investigating Schuster’s records in 1991.

Schuster was amassing information (and writing novels) related to the Legions of Horror and their totems. Using the books and notes, Foyle would end up collecting the totems and opening a portal that unleashed unspeakable monsters. He may or may not have died, as we last saw him with light bursting out of his eyes and mouth in Case Files Unearthed: Legendary Truth.

This portal was opened on October 31, 1991, implying that the horrors he unleashed are the reason behind Halloween Horror Nights, which also began that year.

Comic panels are mounted on the walls and a devilish figure in a Jim’s Diner uniform is lit with projections of green splotches.

The Tribute Store will open for Halloween Horror Nights 32, which begins on September 1, but be available for guests during the day, too. Annual Passholders will preview the store on August 30.

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Hurricane Idalia is on its way to Florida, and it is reflected in the crowds and wait times at Disney. On Tuesday, the day before the storm is supposed to make landfall, we decided to go on an adventure. I took a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see the different wait times and examine the crowds.

The first clue that let me know that crowd levels were low was that the parking lot was empty. When I pulled into the parking lot, it was 11:30 a.m., and only half of the lot on the left was filled. The right side of the parking lot was barely being used. This indicated that the park would be pretty empty, which it was.

I rode three attractions and boarded all of them in under ten minutes. Kilimanjaro Safaris had a 10-minute posted wait time, but I was on the ride within eight minutes.

After that, I went to Dinoland U.S.A. to ride DINOSAUR. This was also posted at a 10-minute wait, and it only took 5 minutes to get to the loading dock.

No shocker here, but Expedition Everest also showed as a 10-minute wait, and I got on the ride within four minutes. Basically, each attraction was a walk-on, which was great.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

At the end of my adventure, the clouds started rolling in, and the wind started picking up, so I am sure the wait times will continue to drop as we move into tomorrow. Now, it’s time to hunker down and wait out the storm. We hope all of you in the storm’s path stay safe during this hurricane.

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A light up, talking Chucky popcorn bucket is now available at Universal Studios Florida.

Chucky Popcorn Bucket – $44.99

The first fill of popcorn is free.

Chucky is dressed in his iconic overalls and stripes. He holds a knife in his right hand, already bloodied.

He does have an on/off switch. Three AA batteries and one 1.5V battery are included.

You “Summon Chucky” by saying his name. He will blink and say, “Hey, wanna play?”, “I like to be hugged,” and “play time is over.” His head can turn and his eyes glow red.

Here’s a look at his glowing red eyes.

The back of his head opens for your popcorn. The speaker is on the back of his overalls, and the battery panel is below.

He comes with a Chucky lanyard for carrying. While he’s tagged as Halloween Horror Nights merchandise, guests will be able to purchase the bucket during the day as well. During Halloween Horror Nights, guests can stop by the Chucky: Killer Treats booth to purchase the bucket with Chucky’s Pop-Dead Corn.

See it in action below.

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A tornado watch is now in effect for Orange County, Florida, home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort.

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm. While the hurricane is not expected to pass through Central Florida, adverse weather conditions are likely to continue.

The National Weather Service has issued the Tornado Watch for most of the state and is predicting a 60% chance of two or more tornadoes.

The storm is expected to move quickly over Florida, but the state could still see rainfall of up to 4-8 inches, with some areas getting as much as 12 inches along Florida’s west coast and panhandle.

To assist in evacuation efforts, Florida’s Department of Transportation has removed tolls in portions of the state.

At this time, the theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are operating as normal, with both destinations closely monitoring the weather. Walt Disney World is waiving their change and cancellation fees through September 5, and offering 50% off hotel stays for Florida residents evacuating and first responders dealing with the storm. Typhoon Lagoon and the mini golf courses are closed.

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