Legoland Florida is in the midst of another Lego-filled Christmas Bricktacular event, the theme park’s annual kid-friendly holiday celebration. The park is expanding the event this year with a nightly fireworks display in addition to a more than 30-foot-tall Christmas...
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Lego Movie Inspired 4D Film Coming to Legoland Parks in 2016
Legoland Parks and Discovery Centers will each debut a new Lego Movie-inspired 4D theater attraction starting in January 2016. The 4D movie will feature “an exciting new plot, some of the original voices (from the Lego Movie)” along with 4D...
Continue reading...Magic of Disney Animation Closing at Hollywood Studios
The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close on July 12, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Photo © Disney Parks The attraction’s page on the Hollywood Studios website reads: Discover how Disney characters are brought to life during...
Continue reading...Climer and Fehland Take Orlando Recap
If you follow us on Twitter, you may have seen some new faces last week. Coaster101 readers Kelsey Climer and Paige Fehland tweeted their week-long adventure at Universal Studios and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Below, see some of...
Continue reading...Lego 4D Movie Coming to Legoland Parks
Fans of last year’s The Lego Movie will be pleased to learn that they’ll soon be able to experience the animated movie in a whole new way at Legoland parks. The parent company of the Legoland parks and Discovery Centers,...
Continue reading...Two Insane Drop Rides Coming to Florida
It’s the battle of the drop in Florida as two tower entertainment complexes in Orlando and Miami have announced record-breaking “drop ride” experiences. Orlando We already know that Orlando’s Skyscraper coaster, weaving around the 570-foot-tall Skyplex, is poised to become the...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Hotel Construction Photos
Next summer, Legoland Florida Resort plans to debut the Legoland Hotel, establishing the growing complex as a true multi-day destination. The five-story Lego-themed Hotel will feature 152 themed rooms and suites, thousands of Lego models and interactive play areas. Unfortunately (or fortunately?),...
Continue reading...We’re Looking for California and Florida Correspondents
Do you live in Southern California or Central Florida? Do you enjoy visiting the parks in your “neck of the woods?” Then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We’re on the lookout for two new Coaster101 Correspondents: one from...
Continue reading...Diagon Alley Opens at Universal Studios Florida
Today is the big day for Harry Potter (and Universal Studios) fans. After years of construction, speculation and patience, Universal Orlando Resort officially opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida this morning. Confetti,...
Continue reading...World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Opening in Orlando
Move over, Kingda Ka. In 2016, a new roller coaster in Orlando will take the “world’s tallest” crown. Today, father-son business duo David and Joshua Wallack announced plans to build the world’s tallest roller coaster, dubbed “The Skyscraper™,” as well...
Continue reading...Harry Potter Escape from Gringotts Details Revealed
Although the official opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida is yet to be determined, Universal has released exciting new details about the new area’s flagship attraction: Harry Potter and the Escape...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Goes Green for Earth Day
Yesterday, Legoland Florida celebrated Earth Day by running completely on renewable energy for an entire day — the first for any U.S. theme park. The Florida theme park joined forces with Tampa Electric to kick off a partnership by making the 150-acre theme park run completely...
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