Tonight, we’re at SeaWorld San Diego for this year’s Howl-O-Scream event. Follow along below for all of the fun.
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Month: September 2024
Universal Studios Japan Announces New Year’s Eve Countdown 2025 Entertainment, VIP Packages
Universal Studios Japan announced details of “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025,” their New Year’s Eve festivities.
NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025
Universal Studios Japan will countdown to 2025 with a special one-night-only stage show, 26 hours of unlimited attractions, and exclusive VIP tours.
Countdown Moment
In Gramercy Park on December 31, 2024, guests can gather to experience approximately 4,000 vertical fireworks lighting up the sky, as well as music and lighting effects. The countdown will begin at 11:50 p.m. and the show will end on January 1 at 12:05 a.m.
Special Stage Show
A one-night-only “Special Stage” show featuring the most popular entertainment of 2024 will begin at 7:10 p.m. in Gramercy Park. The show will include elements of “Kuromi Live,” “One Piece Premier Show 2024,” “NO LIMIT! Summer Dance Night with HYBE JAPAN,” and “Hami-Kuma Shout It Out Party.”
The show will also feature appearances by “Sesame Street,” “Snoopy,” “Hello Kitty,” and “Minions” characters. It will run until 12:15 a.m. on January 1.
26 Hours of Unlimited Attractions
For 26 hours, from 7 p.m. on December 31 through 9 p.m. on January 1, guests can enjoy unlimited rides and shows throughout the park. This includes Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the limited-time Demon Slayer XR Ride: Dash Through the Swordsmith Village, and the new “Detective Conan 4-D Live Show: Jewel of the Starry Sky.”
Note that Super Nintendo World will temporarily close for maintenance and access to the land requires an entry ticket, which will be issued only once during the 26 hours.
VIP Tour Package Options
There will be three VIP tour package options for “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025,” available to purchase starting on October 1.
New this year is the Supreme Luxury Plan, which is ¥985,000 (including tax) and accommodates up to four guests. It includes private car pick-up from the Kansai area to transport guests to The Park Front Hotel, where they will enjoy a one-night stay in the top-floor suite, The Park Front Room. They will enjoy dinner with characters at the exclusive Luminant – VIP Private Lounge and Dining on the second floor of Lombard’s Landing. After dinner, guests will have a private balcony view of the “Countdown Moment.” A dedicated guide will escort guests on a tour around Universal Studios Japan.
The other two VIP options are:
Party Pass + VIP Experience Private Tour Special Course Menu – ¥328,500 (additional 82,125 per person)
- 4 “Party Pass” tickets
- 4 “Tour Exclusive Express Passes”
- Guided park tour by a dedicated guide
- Exclusive viewing area in front of Lombard’s Landing
- Special course menu at exclusive restaurant
- Special character greeting
Party Pass + VIP Experience Private Tour Buffet Menu – ¥278,500 (additional 69,625 per person)
- 4 “Party Pass” tickets
- 4 “Tour Exclusive Express Passes”
- Guided park tour by a dedicated guide
- Exclusive viewing area in front of Lombard’s Landing
- Buffet menu at exclusive restaurant
- Special character greeting
General Admission Tickets
A general admission ticket, a.k.a. “Party Pass,” will start at ¥15,400 including tax. These will be available through a lottery and pre-sale, with general sales starting on November 14. Here are the details:
Annual Pass (Grand Royal) Exclusive Pre-Sale
Pre-Sale Period: October 1 (Tuesday) 12:00 p.m. – October 3 (Thursday) 11:59 p.m.
- Available on the Universal Studios Japan official website.
First Lottery Application Period: October 4 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – October 8 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.
First Lottery Results & Purchase Period:
- Announcement of Results: October 18 (Friday) 12:00 p.m.
- Purchase Period: October 18 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – October 22 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.
Second Lottery Application Period: October 19 (Saturday) 12:00 p.m. – October 23 (Wednesday) 11:59 p.m.
Second Lottery Results & Purchase Period:
- Announcement of Results: October 31 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m.
- Purchase Period: October 31 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m.- November 5 (Tuesday) 11:59 p.m.
Lawson Ticket Pre-Request Pre-Sale: November 1 (Friday) 12:00 p.m. – November 13 (Wednesday) 10:00 p.m.
- Available on the Lawson Ticket website.
General Sales: November 14 (Thursday) 12:00 p.m. onward
- Available on the Universal Studios Japan official website, Lawson Ticket (website/store Loppi), select partner hotels (limited to guests), and certain contracted travel agencies.
Guests with a “Party Pass” can enter and exit the park as many times as they want from December 31 at 7 p.m. until January 1 at 9 p.m.
Universal Studios Japan will close to regular ticket-holders at 5 p.m. on December 31. Guests with studio passes (including annual passes) valid on January 1, 2025, can enter the park starting at 2 a.m. on that day.
Will you be attending “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025?” Let us know in the comments.
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An Apology to “Dancing with the Stars” Professional Ezra Sosa
Dear Ezra Sosa, Hello. You don’t know me, but I love you and would like to take you on a date. (Wait, sorry, that was quite forward. Let me start over…) Dear Ezra Sosa, Hello. You don’t know me, but I wanted to write you this letter. Unfortunately, this past Tuesday you were wrongly voted […]
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Thomas Kinkade Studios to Attend Artist Showcase and Signing at Disneyland This Fall
An artist showcase and signing featuring Thomas Kinkade Studios has been announced for Disneyland Resort.
Thomas Kinkade Studios at Disneyland
Artists from the Thomas Kinkade Studios will be visiting Disneyland Resort this October and November to meet guests and showcase some of their work as part of Disneyland’s overall merchandise events series.
Thomas Kinkade Studios will be appearing October 10-13 and November 21-24, 2024 at Disneyana in Disneyland Park. The showcase and signing will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those dates.
The works of Thomas Kinkade Studios are known for capturing the magic of Disney stories and favorite characters through the style of “narrative panoramas.” The studio continues the work of the late Kinkade, who passed away in 2012.
Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders are encouraged to ask about applicable discounts on art at the time of purchase.
The next artist showcase and signing event will be Dave Avanzino, from November 14-17 at Disneyana.
Will you be attending the artist showcase and signing at Disneyland Park? Do you own any Thomas Kinkade art or works made by the studio? Let us know in the comments and on social media.
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Select Hotel Bookings Now Available for Star Wars Celebration Japan Attendees
Attendees of Star Wars Celebration Japan can now book a variety of premier hotel partners near the Convention Center, with some options at the Tokyo Disney Resort coming soon. What’s Happening: Star Wars Celebration Japan will take place April 18th-20th, 2025 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan, which is located not too far from the Tokyo Disney […]
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New Jurassic World Gyrosphere Popcorn Bucket Available at Universal Studios Florida
A new Jurassic World gyrosphere popcorn bucket featuring Blue the raptor is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the new popcorn bucket at Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios Florida.
Jurassic World Gyrosphere Popcorn Bucket – $29.99
Blue the raptor clings onto a glass gyrosphere as seen in the “Jurassic World” franchise. Blue is gray with blue lines that run up her back and around her eyes. Both of her eyes are closed and one yellow tooth pokes out the right side of her mouth. The claws on her hands and feet are black.
The front of the gyrosphere is transparent with blue and gray arcs on each side. A single blue seat sits inside facing the glass. The wall behind the seat is blue and the floor is gray.
A blue and gray “monitor” is mounted on the inside of the glass.
The bottom of the gyrosphere has a compartment that features the “Jurassic World” logo on it.
The compartment opens so that guests can put their popcorn inside. The popcorn is not visible through the transparent portion of the gyrosphere. It is all housed behind the blue wall.
Blue doesn’t have a tooth sticking out the left side of her mouth. She rests her chin on the top of the vehicle.
The adjustable strap is blue, purple, and white and features “Jurassic World” and the park’s logo.
The first fill of popcorn is free with the purchase of the bucket.
Blue the female velociraptor made her first appearance in “Jurassic World.” She has appeared in every film of the trilogy and the animated series “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.” She is the oldest of the four raptors trained by Owen Grady (Chris Pratt). She was featured on a bubble wand that was released at Universal Orlando Resort earlier this year.
What do you think of the new Jurassic World gyrosphere popcorn bucket? Do you plan on picking one up? Let us know in the comments.
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SeaWorld Debuts New Sesame Street Themed Popcorn Bucket
SeaWorld is heading to Sesame Street with its brand-new popcorn bucket. What’s Happening: As theme parks across the globe continue to join in the popcorn bucket craze, SeaWorld parks are joining the fun with a new Halloween option. Oscar the Grouch is sporting a happy face as he sits in his Halloween decorated trash can. […]
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Disney Visa Rewards Debuts A Brand-New Card Design
Disney Visa Rewards has debuted a new, bright and cheerful card design for those wanting to change up their wallets. What’s Happening: Disney Visa Rewards’ newest card design brings together the fab six together for their all-new design. Joining the robust list of characters, villains, and brands present on their current slate of designs, this […]
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“Black Cake” Canceled at Hulu After One Season
Another series has been canceled by Hulu, this time it’s Black Cake, which only received one season. What’s Happening: Deadline is reporting that a second season of the original drama series Black Cake is not in the works at Hulu. With 10 months having passed since the release of the first and only season, it’s not a […]
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“Social Studies” Explores the Social Media Generation: A New Docuseries from Emmy-Winner Lauren Greenfield
In an insightful and raw look into the lives of the first generation raised entirely on social media, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield introduced her latest docuseries, Social Studies, during a TCA press conference. The series, premiering tonight on FX, delves into the real-life struggles of teens growing up in the digital age. Throughout the […]
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