Universal Orlando Just Dropped an Exclusive NEW Popcorn Bucket

Universal Orlando just dropped a new popcorn bucket!

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We recently went to Halloween Horror Nights and found Universal’s all-new freaky popcorn bucket. We just couldn’t wait to show you, so take a look!

Check out the brand-new HamiKuma Popcorn Bucket available at the Universal Orlando Resort for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.

HamiKuma Popcorn Bucket!

The plastic popcorn bucket resembles a fluffy brown bear. The bucket has some cool details, including an eye falling out of his head on a spring, his grin full of crooked teeth, the stitching on his arms, and the candy falling out of his cut-open belly. You can buy the bucket for $39.99.

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The bucket opening is on the back, where you can fill up the creepy bear with popcorn. This bucket even makes sounds, with a speaker located on its head. The battery compartment and switch are behind the speaker. Also, when you buy this thing, your first popcorn fill is free!

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So, who is HamiKuma? HamiKuma is an original character created for Universal Studios Japan. In Japanese, HamiKuma’s name translates literally to “protruding bear.” The bear’s design was meant to fit the “kowa-kawa” style — a very popular Japanese style that means “scary cute”. However, HamiKuma wasn’t always this creepy; there’s a story behind his transformation.

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When HamiKuma was alive, he was a sideshow act in a travelling circus. It’s said he attracted big crowds wherever he went — because he was THAT cute. All the other performers in the circus became consumed by jealousy over the amount of attention that HamiKuma received, and decided he couldn’t possibly be a real bear. One night, they trapped HamiKuma in the big top and slashed his belly open to try to reveal his true identity. However, they were surprised to find no one was inside. To cover their tracks, the performers burned down the big top, and HamiKuma lost his life.

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If you thought it was the end, it wasn’t! In the afterlife, the demon Death Bringer worked its way into HamiKuma’s open belly, granting the bear eternal life and the ability to continue performing. However, as HamiKuma was ripped back into the world, this left his guts, as well as other mysteries, just waiting to spill out. The character originated from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan in 2021. His weird yet lovable appearance drew fans in instantly! Now, he’s officially making his international debut.

Be prepared to be SCARED!

If you want to check out the scary event, you can buy tickets online now for select dates. Ticket prices for this very popular event vary per date and start at $82.99 per person for a single-night ticket and range up to $122.99. You can find tickets on the Universal Orlando Resort website. Just be aware that Halloween Horror Nights is fairly intense and not recommended for anyone younger than 13 years old.