Episodes

  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 59-12: How Dwayne Johnson wound up playing the Scorpion King

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 59-12: How Dwayne Johnson wound up playing the Scorpion King
    Jul 26 2024
    Eric Hersey returns from the Universal Orlando Resort and gives Jim Hill a brief glimpse of what he & his family experienced down in Central Florida. Eric & Jim then take a look at the Rock’s first film role Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Why you should go straight to the Trolls Trollercoaster as soon as Universal Studios Florida opens for the day How much was Dwayne Johnson paid to appear in “The Mummy Returns” What’s the origin story for Seven Bucks Productions How does “Disney Dreams That Soar” stack up against the drone component of USF’s new nighttime show, “Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular” How did Comcast’s earnings for the second quarter of 2024 compare to that company’s earning for the same period in fiscal 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 58-11 : Get ready for the Universal Mega Movie Parade

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 58-11 : Get ready for the Universal Mega Movie Parade
    Jul 5 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing box office projections for “Despicable Me 4.” They then wrap up their series about the would-be “Van Helsing” film franchise Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Who replaced Al Pacino as the voice of El Macho in “Despicable Me 2” How many floats there are supposed to be in USF’s new daytime parade Who was supposed to star in the “Van Helsing” reboot that was proposed back in 2012 When Passholder Appreciation Days are supposed to get underway at the Universal Orlando parks Which long-awaited film sequel is “Wicked: Part One” now supposed to go head-to-head with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eri Hersey Ep 57-10 : Dark Universe celebrates Universal’s classic monsters

    Epic Universal with Eri Hersey Ep 57-10 : Dark Universe celebrates Universal’s classic monsters
    Jun 21 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by sharing what Universal Parks & Experiences has just revealed about Epic Universe’s next land. They also continue the tale of USH’s efforts to get more monsters into that theme park In this episode, listeners will learn about: Where’s the best place to stand in Universal Studios Florida to view “CineSational: A Symphony Spectacular” On which coast did the “Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” show first debut Why did Stephen Sommers pass up the opportunity to make a third “Mummy” movie at Universal Pictures How is Voodoo Doughnuts getting in on the celebration of the 60th anniversary of USH’s Tram Tour Which Classic Universal Monster is rumored to be getting his own attraction as part of a future expansion of Darkmoor Village Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 56-9: How soon will the Simpsons decamp for Disney World
    Jun 7 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing Universal Orlando’s new Premium Scream offering. They also continue their look back at how USH kept trying to build a successful show around the Universal Classic Monsters Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where can one find that new Butterbeer Cart souvenir candy bucket at the Universal Orlando Resort How long after “The Simpsons Ride” opened in 2008 did Springfield Fast Food Boulevard come online Who designed the 20-foot-tall animatronic serpent in USH’s “Conan: A Sword & Sorcery Spectacular” show What is the technical name for that space which scareactors hide in before jumping out & frightening event attendees at Halloween Horror Nights When Disney World started holding its “Night of Joy” after-hours hard ticket events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 55-8: What sorts of snacks are served in DreamWorks Land

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 55-8: What sorts of snacks are served in DreamWorks Land
    May 24 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the media preview that was recently held for Universal Studios Florida’s reimagining Kidzone area. They then look back at the “Pink Panther” film series Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: Where did Duffy AKA the Disney Bear initially exclusively sell on Disney World property back in 2002 Why is the new entrance sign for USF’s “E.T. Adventure” attraction deliberately designed to look like something you associate with a forest How did MGM/UA decide to cash in on the “Muppet Babies” craze back in the mid-1980s Which classic Universal cartoon character is reportedly being given the “Hidden Mickey” treatment inside of DreamWorks Land What are the themes of the first three mazes announced for Universal Orlando’s 2024 edition of Halloween Horror Nights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 54-7 : How projection shows came to the Wizarding World

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 54-7 : How projection shows came to the Wizarding World
    May 10 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by discussing the latest “Despicable Me 4” trailer. They then review what Universal Parks & Experiences just revealed about Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What new variety of Butterbeer-based treat is now available for purchase at the Universal Parks Why was “Yoshi’s Adventure” reportedly not built as part of Phase One of Universa Studios Hollywood’s “Super Nintendo World” What show is now going to be presented inside of USF’s “A Day in the Park with Barney” theater Which Australian-based company wound up with the rights to make “Bluey” & “Despicable Me” toys How far along now is the construction of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 53-6: Meet the horrifyingly cute Frankenstein Junior

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 53-6: Meet the horrifyingly cute Frankenstein Junior
    Apr 26 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the tram accident that happened this past weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood. They then take a close look at the perks annual passholders will be able to enjoy at the Universal Orlando parks starting in May. Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about: Which Universal horror classic got transformed from a silent film to a sound picture in 1929 Why did Universal Studios Florida push back the opening of “Twister … Ride It Out” from March of 1998 to early May of that same year Which store used to occupy the space in Universal CityWalk that’s now being transformed into the Epic Universe preview center Back in 1931, who did Universal Pictures originally announce was going to star in that Studio’s upcoming production of “Frankenstein” Which cartoon character is at the wheel of that popcorn bucket that Universal Hollywood is now selling to commemorate the 60th anniversary of that theme park’s tram tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 52-5: How King Kong came to be at the Universal theme parks

    Epic Universal with Eric Hersey Ep 52-5: How King Kong came to be at the Universal theme parks
    Apr 14 2024
    Eric Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by talking about how the M3gan horde became the break-out hit at last year’s Halloween Horror Nights. They also discuss Universal Orlando’s Stella Nova & Terra Luna resorts Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about: What role did Michael Eisner play in setting Paramount Pictures’ “King Kong” remake in motion back in the mid-1970s Why did Universal Pictures insist that certain scenes in “M3gan” be reshot Why did Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily shut down “Earthquake: The Big One” back in October of 1989 Which Universal Pictures release back in November of 1974 introduced the world to Sensurround Which after-hours event at the Disney Parks inspired Universal’s Grad Bash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins