The Orlando Theme Park That Made Jaws 3D Possible (Ep. 64)

Epic Universal Podcast

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey return with a jam-packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast, starting with a surprising WWE–Disney streaming deal and ending with a behind-the-scenes look at the wild production of Jaws 3D. From scare zones to SeaWorld, this week’s show has it all.

• WWE’s $1.625 billion ESPN+ deal and what it means for fans and streaming

• Newly announced scare zones for Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood, including murderous clowns, giant crows, and Latin American witch legends

• First look at the Five Nights at Freddy’s haunted house and why Jim thinks the animatronics could be terrifying

• Changes to Universal Orlando’s Stay and Scream early entry for HHN

• Details on Volcano Bay Nights after-hours events in September and October

• The 3D movie craze of the early 1980s and how it led to Jaws 3D

• The SeaWorld connection – and how Universal almost owned it years before opening in Orlando

From horror nights hype to theme park “what ifs,” Jim and Eric share history, rumors, and personal takes in their signature mix of trivia and banter.

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