We continue our Florida adventure with a day at Universal Studios. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit was gleaming and contrasted nicely with the deep blue sky. Revenge of the Mummy was spectacular as always, but it was strange not taking a...
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Minion Mayhem opens at Universal Orlando
Assemble the minions! Tomorrow is a big day for Universal Orlando as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem officially opens to the public. The “4D” family attraction is expected to be a huge draw for Universal Orlando: “Families will watch in amazement...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Reveals New Antartica Details
At a tourism event in Los Angeles today, SeaWorld Orlando park execs revealed a few new details about Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin, the park’s 2013 new attraction: Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin will include a first-of-its-kind family...
Continue reading...To Pass Winter Days, I Reflect on Sunny Ones
I remember the best week of my life very clearly, and though it was over a year ago now, it is still fresh in my mind as if I’m still there. The first time I went to Universal Studios in...
Continue reading...Universal Closing Famous Jaws Attraction
Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida made the following announcement of the iconic Jaws closure via Facebook today: “Hey fans, we want you to be the first to know… JAWS! and the Amity area will officially close on January 2 to...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando 2012 and 2013 attractions
SeaWorld Orlando recently announced huge 2012 and 2013 plans for its parks: Turtle Trek (2012), Freshwater Oasis (2012) at Discovery Cove, and Antartica: Empire of the Penguin (2013). “TurtleTrek, opening at SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2012, stays true in design to SeaWorld’s...
Continue reading...Vintage Park Photos: Disney World 1983
We’ve got more vintage park photos for you this week. This time we return to Walt Disney World with shots from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot taken in 1983.
Continue reading...A Look at The Incredible Hulk Coaster
It’s hard to believe, for me at least, that The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure opened nearly 12 years ago. Over the past decade it’s remained an icon for not only Universal Orlando but Florida’s theme park lineup as well. Incredible...
Continue reading...Two Proposed Parks Shot Down
Not one but two proposed theme parks were shot down in their respective requests for rezoning. Orlando, Florida rejected a rezoning request for Orlando Thrill Park due to noise concerns. And officials in Spring Hill, Tennessee (outside of Nashville) rejected...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando experiences attendance increase
It looks like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been a success for Universal Orlando: “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is doing magic for Universal Orlando Resort. In Universal Orlando’s quarterly financial results, which were released on Friday,...
Continue reading...Photo of the Week: Manta skims the water
Manta at Seaworld Orlando is once again featured in the Photo of the Week. This photo shows Manta’s train skimming the water, giving onlookers the illusion that the train is actually touching the water. Don’t worry, you won’t get drenched...
Continue reading...Photo of the Week: Sunset over Manta
I’d like to welcome a new feature to Coaster101: “Photo of the Week” will, obviously, take place every week and will showcase one photo that was submitted by you! The submission process is easy. Click here to submit a photo!...
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