The Giant Loops opening at four different Six Flags parks are now all open or about to open. We got a chance to go to a small preview event of the loop at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Dare Devil Chaos,...
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1968 Disneyland Guide and Map
While digging through some old maps at my parent’s house, we stumbled upon a Disneyland guide book from 1968! The 29 pages lists every single attraction and includes a Disneyland park map from 1968. A couple of my notes and...
Continue reading...Springfield Officially Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
The new downtown Springfield area of Universal Studios Hollywood is now officially open, transforming the area of the park around the Simpsons Ride that opened back in 2008! The primary highlights of the new area mostly revolve around all of...
Continue reading...MagicBands 101
When I returned from my recent trip to Walt Disney World the question I was most often asked was: what did you think of the MagicBands? How do they work and when do you use them? I think the best...
Continue reading...Universal Parks and Resorts Announces Partnership with Nintendo
You thought one big Universal announcement was enough for this week? Think again. In a post on the Universal Parks Blog, Tom Schroder had the following to say about the partnership. “Universal Parks and Resorts have announced plans to bring the...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa Food & Wine Festival Update
Busch Gardens Tampa has always been my favorite theme park in Florida. Its combination of world class coasters, animal attractions, and shows makes it one of the best values you can get in an amusement park. However, one thing that...
Continue reading...Guide to Disneyland’s Diamond Anniversary
Last week we posted a short history of Disneyland’s first 60 years. With the start of the anniversary celebration just under a month away, today we’re going to provide you with all the information you need to celebrate the diamond anniversary at the park,...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2015: Results
Drum roll, please — the results for the 2015 Attraction Awards have arrived! We had some very challenging and competitive categories this year. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and thanks to everyone who nominated and voted! Remember, the Attraction...
Continue reading...13 Tips to Save Time, Avoid Long Lines, and Experience More Rides at Amusement Parks
Theme parks and roller coasters are fun – waiting in long lines is not. If you want to save precious time during your amusement park visit you’ll need to steer clear of those long queues. Here’s our best advice to...
Continue reading...Tempesto Media Day Report
It’s not often that I visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg twice in a 12-day period, but when the opportunity to cover Tempesto’s media day arose, I jumped at the chance. Named after the fictional Italian Daredevil, Tempesto, this Premier Rides coaster features...
Continue reading...Looking Back at 60 years of Disneyland!
Disneyland’s Diamond anniversary celebration is kicking off one month from now, so this seemed a perfect time for us provide a brief look back at the past 60 years of the original Magic Kingdom. We’ll have another post in the next few...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2015: Vote
It’s time to vote for the 2015 Attraction Awards! Below, you’ll find the reader-selected nominees for each of this year’s six categories. The voting period will run through Monday, April 27, 2015. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Remember,...
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