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Epic Universal Podcast

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Eric Hersey & Jim Hill have a different take on Universal Parks & Experiences. They share news of the day as well as behind-the-scenes stories in a breezy, conversational style. Better yet, listeners of this podcast are regularly invited to offer their input / join the conversation. So, get ready for some Epic fun.
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Episodes

Universal Joint Episode 45 : Which Universal-owned IP will we next see in the Parks

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the eight-week-long promotional campaign Universal Pictures has put together to hype the June release of “F9.” They then talk about Comcast’s new marching orders when it comes to the Universal Parks & Resorts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 202156 min

Universal Joint Ep 44: Just how long has Epic Universe been in the works

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how California’s theme parks are readying to re-open. They then discuss how the delay in the production of “Fantastic Beasts” may impact Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 20211 hr 4 min

Universal Joint Ep 43: When will the Velosicoaster open at IOA ?

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill first talk about how this year’s Mardi Gras celebration at the Universal Orlando Resort is different from years previous. They then talk about Universal Pictures’ plans for a movie version of “Wicked,” the long-running Broadway musical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 20211 hr

Universal Joint Episode 42: How to get a pretty Potter pressed penny

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by looking back at last year’s “Universal Christmas” event. They then list some of the new food & entertainment offerings which debuted this past weekend at the 2020 edition of “Holidays at Universal Orlando” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 20201 hr

Universal Joint Episode 40: Bela -- not Boris -- as Frankenstein’s monster

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about what happened to Fabio when “Apollo’s Chariot” opened at Busch Gardens Williamsburg back in March of 1999. They then continue their series about the horror films that launched Universal Classic Monsters, “Dracula” & “Frankenstein.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 40

Universal Joint Episode 39: Who did Universal originally want to cast as Dracula

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing what’s different about the Universal Orlando Resort’s decision to close its Volcano Bay water theme parks for the winter. They then look back at the film (or should we says films) that actually launched the Universal Classic Monsters franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 202056 min

Universal Joint Episode 38: How to stalk a scarecrow at the Universal Orlando Resort

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about those two Halloween Horror Nights houses that opened at Universal Studios Florida this past weekend. They also talk about the “Casper the Friendly Ghost” attraction that Universal Creative planned but never built. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202059 min

Universal Joint Episode 37: Epic Universe paused. But for how long?

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill look back at the Summer of 2020 and discuss how the Universal Orlando Resort responded to the COVID-19 challenge. They also talk about how UOR has tweaked its ticketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20201 hr 3 min

Universal Joint Episode 36: Universal Orlando opens “Stuntacular,” lays off Team Members

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start things off by discussing whether Southern California’s theme parks will actually be open again by August 1st or will we see another coronavirus-related postponement. They then talk about how “The Bourne Stuntacular” one-ups the indoor stunt how that preceded t, “Terminator 2-3D: Battle Across Time” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 202057 min

Universal Joint Episode 35: What the future holds for Universal Studios Florida

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about what exhibitors are now threatening to do with Universal Pictures’ upcoming releases. They then talk about a survey that Universal Orlando recently sent out to annual passholders seeking their input on a new Halloween Horror Night-like event that this resort might now have in the works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 202053 min

Universal Joint Episode 34: Why PeacockLive got postponed

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about how Universal Studios Singapore may hold a clue as to how stateside theme parks will deal operationally with the corona virus. They then take a look at “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash,” which will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 27th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202054 min

Universal Joint Episode 33: How scary will Universal Classic Monsters Land be?

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by offering an update on the Universal Studios Beijing project. They then talk about how Kenan Thompson is the perfect choice to serve as a spokesperson for Universal Parks & Resorts’ new “Let Yourself Woah” promotional campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 202047 min

Universal Joint Episode 32: Making the most of USF’s Mardi Gras celebration

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about what that music video Universal Studios Japan released last week does – and, more importantly, does not – reveal about Super Nintendo World. Then Jim does a deep dive on the history of the Doctor Dolittle film franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 202049 min

Universal Joint Episode 31: E.T. and a wonky Christmas tree

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill talk about how Dr. Seuss fans will really enjoy this holiday season at the Universal Orlando Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood. They then discuss why many of the restaurants that were first realized for the East Coast version of CityWalk are now making their way west Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 201958 minEp. 31

Universal Joint Episode 30: Universal Joint LIVE!

From the lovely St. Croix room at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, it’s Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill. In front of a live audience, these two recap what happened over the course of Storybook Destinations’ three day-long event, “It’s a Universal Christmas with Jim.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 201958 minEp. 30

Universal Joint Episdoe 29: What happens when your next door neighbor is a theme park

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s podcast by discussing – less than 24 hours after Halloween Horror Nights 29 ends its 41-night run – the Universal Orlando Resort began promoting 2020’s “30 Years of Fear.” They then talk about how the Epic Universe development team is working with the local community to ensure that Universal Orlando’s four theme park is seen as a good neighbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 201956 minEp. 29

Universal Joint Episode 28: Universal Beijing’s response to WDW’s MagicBands

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the “Bourne Stuntacular,” which will be opening at Universal Studios Florida in the Spring of 2020. They then discuss how Universal Creative settled on the seven themed zones that will be featured at Universal Studios Beijing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 201956 min

Universal Joint Episode 27: Looking back at USF’s Fright Nights 1991

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about that Universal Orlando team member who was fired for making the “White Power” symbol while working at a character meet ‘n’ greet. Then Jim shares an interview he recently did with themed entertainment pioneer Ron Schneider, where Schneider reveals how Universal Studios Florida’s very first Halloween hard ticket came together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 201953 minEp. 26

Universal Joint Episode 26: The different ways USH & USF handle holidays

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Universal Orlando Resort’s efforts to keep its plans for the Epic Universe project under wraps. They then talk about how the Universal Studios Hollywood version of the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” show differed from the version now being presented at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 201949 min

Universal Joint Episode 25: Universal City Florida: What might have been

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this episode by talking about the bozos who put a damper on Universal Orlando's most recent passholder appreciation night. Jim also details the sort of theme park that Universal originally wanted to build in Florida when they first revealed their plans for this project back in July of 1981 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 201959 minEp. 25

Universal Joint Episode 24: Deconstructing Epic Universe’s concept art

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the Velocicoaster, the new thrill ride that’s now in the works for the Jurassic Park section of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Jim then talks about why there’s typically a huge difference between a finished theme park and the first piece of concept art that’s released for that project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20191 hr

Universal Joint Episode 23: Looking back at USH’s “Battle of Galactica”

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode with a news round-up related to Universal’s four (soon-to-be-five) stateside theme parks. Jim then does a deep dive on an addition to the Universal Studios Hollywood’s tram tour from the Summer of 1979 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 201954 min

Universal Joint Episode 22: Universal Studios Dubailand: What happened

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the operational issues that the Universal Orlando Resort is continuing to have with “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.” Jim then looks at Universal Parks & Resorts’ $2.2 billion misadventure in the Middle East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 201951 min

Universal Joint Episode 21: Getting ready for “Jurassic World – The Ride”

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how Universal Orlando handled Volcano Bay’s electrical issues. They then talk about some of the menu items that Universal Studios Hollywood plans on serving at Jurassic Café & Isla Nu-Bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 201950 minEp. 21

Universal Joint Episode 20: How Butterbeer led to the creation of Blue Milk

Dustin Fuhs and Jim Hill start off this podcast with an update on Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Jurassic World” ride. They also talk about how the merch and food program that Universal Parks & Resorts developed for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the late 2000s influenced the choices that Disney made with its “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 201956 minEp. 20

Universal Joint Episode 19: Why Universal is abandoning 3D for 2D in 4K

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about the latest addition to “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. They then discuss how the Universal Creative seems to be stepping away from producing rides, shows & attractions for the parks that make use of 3D glasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 201941 minEp. 19

Universal Joint Episode 18: Universal Orlando's dragon coaster was quite a challenge

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by discussing how Universal Creative is now in the process of buttoning up “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.” They then talk at length about Dueling Dragons, the thrill ride that previously occupied this corner of the Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 01, 201948 minEp. 18

Universal Joint Episode 17: How does Disney’s acquisition of Fox effect Universal’s “Simpsons Ride” ?

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill start off this week’s episode by talking about the operational & safety challenges that Universal Studios Hollywood is now facing, thanks to all of those show drones this theme park is using to create that patronus effect in its new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” projection show. Jim also reveals the “Treehouse of Horror” -inspired storyline that “The Simpsons Ride” almost had Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 201949 minEp. 17

Universal Joint Episode 16:: Looking ahead to “Jurassic World: The Ride”

Dustin Fuhs & Jim Hill share what they’ve learned about the work that’s been going on down on the Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. They also talk about why – when it came time to turn “Jurassic Park” into the jumping-up off point for a theme park attraction – Universal Creative opted to build a boat ride rather than a jeep-based experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 201937 min
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