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Review: Volcano Bay Nights at Universal Orlando

Universal’s Volcano Bay is often an overlooked area of the Orlando resort, with many visiting guests not having enough time in their vacations for a waterpark, and many locals lacking interest or the willingness to...

Jul 25, 2026

Inside the Rescue to Save Marineland’s Forgotten Beluga Whales

Since 1961, Niagara Falls’ Marineland of Canada was known for its up-close animal encounters, controversial shows, and thrilling rides, including the legendary Dragon Mountain steel coaster, until it effectively shut down in 2023. But behind...

Jul 23, 2026

The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Alton Towers

Growing up, like many American Coaster Enthusiasts (Coaster enthusiasts from America, rather than ACE members, but they’re great too!), we played Roller Coaster Tycoon, where we were introduced to a simulation of a park called...

Jul 21, 2026