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...
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Universal Orlando Releases New Attraction Details, Announces Aventura Hotel
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...
Continue reading...Incredible Hulk Relaunch Details Unleashed
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...
Continue reading...Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride Vehicles Revealed
Last May, Universal Orlando Resort announced Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which would in Summer 2016. As Summer 2016 approaches, Universal has revealed details of the ride vehicles for the new attraction on their blog. The ride vehicles will measure over 40...
Continue reading...Chocolate Factory and Restaurant to Replace NBA City at Universal Orlando’s Citywalk
After the success of new restaurant concepts including Antojitos, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, and NBC Sports Grill & Brew, Universal Orlando Resort has announced their next restaurant concept, The Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium. The restaurant will...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Why are roller coasters removed?
Roller coasters are multi-million dollar investments that amusement parks spend countless dollars and time in designing, building, and maintaining. But lately it seems like we’ve seen more roller coasters and classic thrill rides closed and dismantled than ever before. Why...
Continue reading...Trip Report: 7 Hours at Universal Orlando: 1/14/16
While planning a trip to Orlando for the Disney 3v3 Soccer Championship, my roommate and I wanted to make sure to include a day at Universal Orlando as part of our travel itinerary. I hadn’t visited the Resort since Spring...
Continue reading...A One Day Whirlwind Update of Universal Orlando
I had one day on my trip to Orlando this past weekend to visit Universal Orlando Resort. The last time I visited was in the Spring of 2013, and with so much going on at the park, I wanted to...
Continue reading...Q&A With Seth Kubersky, Author of “The Unofficial Guide To Universal Orlando”
Last month, The Unofficial Guides released The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, their first dedicated guidebook for Universal Orlando Resort. (I’ve got my copy, and it’s AWESOME!) We caught up with author Seth Kubersky to talk about his new book, and he...
Continue reading...Incredible Hulk Coaster to Undergo Major Refurbishment Starting September 8
Universal Orlando Resort has been in a constant state of change and improvement for the last several years. This trend is continuing today with one of Islands of Adventure’s signature attractions. In a a release on their official blog, Universal Orlando...
Continue reading...Wet ‘n Wild Orlando to Close For Good on December 31, 2016.
Widely considered to be America’s first Water Park, Wet ‘n Wild Orlando announced on their Facebook page that they will be closing for good at the end of 2016. This comes on the heels of the announcement of Universal Orlando’s...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces “Volcano Bay” Water Park
In a press release today, Universal Orlando Resort announced a project of remarkable vision: to bring to life an entirely new water theme park experience in 2017. Called Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, it will join Universal Studios Florida...
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