Welcome to another installment of our “19 for ’99” series where we’re featuring 19 roller coasters that opened in 1999. Our latest entry takes us to the former Dueling Dragons (later known as Dragon Challenge) at Universal’s Islands of...
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Universal Orlando Announces New Epic Universe Theme Park
Rumors have been swirling for sometime, since Universal Orlando and their parent company, Comcast, purchased 475 acres of land in Orlando. We now have somewhat of an idea of what that land will be used for: Universal Orlando’s “Fourth Gate:”...
Continue reading...What’s Next for Disney and Universal?
It has been nearly impossible to escape news about Disney and Universal in the past weeks, due to Galaxy’s Edge debuting at Disneyland and Universal Orlando unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Even major mainstream news outlets have been reporting...
Continue reading...19 For ’99: Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Everything looks good…I think…I think this time it’s…going to work! Welcome back to Coaster101.com’s “19 for ’99” series, where we’re taking a look at 19 of our favorite coasters who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. This week, we...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Opens Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Florida’s longest roller coaster is officially open. photo: Universal Orlando Following the 2017 closure of Dragon Challenge at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure Theme Park, Universal announced that the former “dueling” coasters would be replaced with a “new generation of...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” to Open June 13!
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster has an opening date and a name! The new attraction, called “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,” will open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 13. According to the Universal Orlando Blog, riders will join...
Continue reading...Tales From The Jaws Ride with Author Dustin McNeill
“Welcome aboard Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours, we are the BEST!….and the only scenic tour on the island. My name is Andrew and I’ll be your skipper today…” If you’re like me, you’ll forever have at least some of the...
Continue reading...I Attempted to Conquer Universal Orlando in 12 Hours
My impulsive, last-minute trip to Universal Orlando Resort was fueled by a burning desire to ride Dragon Challenge (Dueling Dragons) before it closes forever next month. But of course one does not go to Islands of Adventure without visiting Universal...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces 2017 Holiday Plans
Anyone looked at a calendar recently? (I have, it’s April.) Universal Orlando is already getting into the Holiday spirit, announcing their plans for the 2017 Holiday Season today. Beginning in November, Universal Orlando will be transformed for the holiday season, featuring an...
Continue reading...How the Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Ride Works
Anytime a major new theme park attraction opens we always try to figure out what the technology is behind the ride, from Escape from Gringotts, to Shanghai Pirates, and Frozen Ever After. The Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon ride...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Universal Orlando Resort in One Day
Last year, I took a one-day trip to Universal Orlando Resort, and tried to cram two parks into seven hours. While I had a good time, I missed several of my favorite attractions, and learned my lesson. Even for a...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Updates: Fast & Furious and Jimmy Fallon
Recently, it seems like there’s always something new being built at the Universal Orlando Resort. When we visited last Thursday, we took some progress photos of two new projects happening at Universal Studios Florida, Fast & Furious: Supercharged and Race Through New York...
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