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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Boom Coaster is one of several new ride patents filed by Universal Creative that may offer up a hint about some future attractions in development. You can see some of the concept drawings from the patent forms posted in...
It’s been a busy week for Universal Orlando, as they have announced new details for Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon, their Volcano Bay Water Park, and today, announced details for another on-site hotel, the Aventura Hotel. Race Through...
The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure is preparing to reawaken after a nine-month overhaul. And from the looks of details released by Universal today, enduring those nine Hulk-less months will pay off. The makeover, announced in August 2015, will bring the legendary...
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