Universal Studios Hollywood announced Universal Mega Movie Summer, a new limited-time event celebrating beloved films such as JAWS, Jurassic World, and Back to the Future with meet and greets, special treats, and more. While the title and logo is reminiscent of Universal Orlando’s Mega Movie Parade, this event was only announced for Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s all the details:
WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood
WHEN: June 13th through August 10th
WHAT: In addition to a nightly DJ dance party, you’ll find plenty of fun around the park including blockbuster celebrations of:
JAWS
For the 50th anniversary of JAWS, there will be new surprises on the World-Famous Studio Tour, including a special summer-long July 4th celebration at the Jaws Lake attraction. Snap a selfie with the iconic hanging shark, and meet new characters: Captain Quint and Chief Brody.
A new 50th-anniversary merchandise collection will be available, and special food items at Hollywood & Dine include:
- Lobster Roll: Creamy Lobster Salad with mayo, celery, lemon, and chives served on a toasted bun with a side of seasoned pub fries.
- Shark Fin Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with blueberry compote, whipped cream, blue sanding sugar, and a shark fin.
- Amity Beach Lifesaver Donut: Vanilla glazed donut.
Jurassic World
To celebrate the upcoming Jurassic World: Rebirth (premiering July 2nd), new character meet and greets, new merchandise, a dinosaur scavenger hunt, and an enhanced Mosasaurus splash on Jurassic World – The Ride will be available at the park.
Back to the Future
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, you’ll find character meet and greets, special merchandise, and themed menu items, including milkshakes and melts.
How to Train Your Dragon
In anticipation of the upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon film, you can shop specialty themed merch and cookies at the Universal Studios Hollywood Plaza Cart.
Will you be visiting Universal Studios Hollywood this summer?
