Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate Back to the Future Day by revealing how one of cinema’s most iconic moments, the lightning strike finale, was born from a Universal Studios budget cut. Plus, the duo unwrap the latest holiday news from Universal Orlando and Hollywood, discuss a controversial new “pay-per-ride” Express Pass test, and share updates from the Wicked movie preview at the parks.

Universal’s 2024 holiday celebrations at Orlando and Hollywood
Super Nintendo World’s first-ever holiday overlay and exclusive merch
Why Universal is testing single-ride Express Passes and what it could mean for guests
Michael J. Fox’s new memoir and his first trip to Universal Studios Hollywood
How a budget cut led to Back to the Future’s unforgettable lightning strike finale

Even 40 years later, Back to the Future proves that great ideas and great movies are timeless.

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How a Budget Cut Created Back to the Future’s Lightning Strike Moment (Ep. 74)