For its first decade of operation, Universal Studios Florida was a park where guests could “ride the movies,” but roller coasters at the park were non-existent. Over the years, Universal Orlando has grown from just one park with some film-based...
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The Coaster101 Podcast Goes to Orlando
We’re back! This week on the podcast, Shane joins Andrew to discuss his recent trip to Orlando, celebrating his 21st birthday. During the trip, he visited Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and arguably the best park in Orlando for someone turning...
Continue reading...Inside Experiential Retail with Robert Cametti, Universal Orlando’s Director of Visual Merchandising
For many amusement parks, retail might be considered an afterthought; a gift shop at the exit of an attraction with countless trinkets and logoed t-shirts, or a larger store at the front of the park that’s meant to entice guests...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces “DreamWorks Destination” Interactive Experience
With room for only one dinosaur franchise on resort property, Universal Studios Florida announced earlier this year that the park’s long-running “A Day in the Park with Barney” show would close in February. Today, Universal Orlando announced the replacement for...
Continue reading...Velocicoaster at Islands of Adventure to Open June 10
For months, coaster enthusiasts around the country have been wondering what “Summer 2021” means as it relates to the opening date for Universal Orlando Resort’s newest roller coaster, Jurassic World Velocicoaster. Today, we received confirmation on just when the coaster...
Continue reading...Universal’s Epic Universe Resumes Construction
Universal Orlando announced this morning that its planned Epic Universe theme park has resumed construction after being paused in July 2020 due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. After rumors swirled for years about a third Universal Orlando theme park,...
Continue reading...Six Reasons You Need to Read “The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021”
If you’re a regular listener to the Coaster101 podcast, you know that we recently interviewed Seth Kubersky, author of the recently released Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021. Now in its sixth edition, the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 31: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando with Seth Kubersky
For the next few weeks, we’re going to focus on interviews of people, both in and out of the industry, with the key linking factor that they have great stories to tell! We’re back this week with another fantastic interview...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Officially Announces “VelociCoaster” for Summer 2021
After speculation that Universal’s Islands of Adventure would become home to a new state-of-the-art churro stand or bird sanctuary, the (worst-kept) secret to what Universal is constructing inside of Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure has been revealed: Jurassic World...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Flying Unicorn at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
This year we’re featuring 20 roller coasters that opened 20 years ago in 2000 (that’s a lot of 20s). The year 2000 was arguably one of the most exciting for the roller coaster community, with iconic roller coasters like Millennium...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Parks Reopening in Phases Starting June 1
Universal Orlando’s plans to reopen Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in phases beginning June 1 have been approved by the Orange County Task Force and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The phased opening...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s Citywalk To Partially Reopen May 14
Universal Orlando has announced the first steps towards re-opening their resort, which will begin with select venues at its CityWalk entertainment district. Starting Thursday, May 14, the following venues will be open at CityWalk from 4:00pm-10:00pm, daily. Full-service restaurants and quick-service...
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