After two full months of scares, Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Orlando has ended. This year was filled with some excellent houses and scare zones, and continues to prove why this event draws in Halloween crowds from all...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: The Universal Draft
It’s a big week for theme park news, so before all that drops, we wanted to have a little bit of fun. Andrew, Shane, and Nick join forces for a 12-round Universal draft to try and create the best Universal...
Continue reading...Villain-Con: Minion Blast Review
Dark rides have come a long way since their creation, and the shooting dark ride is one of the most successful evolutions of the concept. Now, Universal Orlando has created a new twist, a shooting dark ride where there is...
Continue reading...Review – Back to the Future: Outatime at Universal’s Great Movie Escape
As a fan of immersive theming and escape rooms, as well as someone who considers Back to the Future one of the best films ever made, the Back to the Future: Outatime experience at Universal’s Great Movie Escape caught my...
Continue reading...How Parks Are Supporting Conservation, Sustainability and Preservation
Parks across America are stepping up to do their part to support Earth-friendly sustainability efforts by going green. Between Earth Day last month and World Environment Day on June 5, many parks are sharing the green practice they’re implementing to...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Andrew and His Brother Visit Universal Orlando…Hilarity Ensues
Andrew makes it to his fair share of theme parks, but his younger brother J.T., while a fan of theme parks, isn’t as in depth in the hobby. So when the duo heads to Universal Orlando, you never know what...
Continue reading...Universal Announces Plans for New Projects in Texas, Las Vegas
Universal Parks & Resorts division has announced that they are planning two new regional developments, a family-focused resort in Frisco, Texas, and a horror-focused destination that will anchor an expansion of Las Vegas‘ Area 15. JUST ANNOUNCED: Universal Parks &...
Continue reading...Ranking All Ten Houses at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 31
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is legendary in the theme park community for being the scariest, most immersive Halloween event in the game. As a big fan of haunted attractions and a newly-relocated Florida resident, I knew I had to take...
Continue reading...Comparing Orlando’s Value Resorts Part 2: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
This summer, I was able to take my first major vacation in a while, and where better for a theme park fanatic to visit than Orlando? However, the costs of flights, park tickets, transportation, accommodations and food can quickly add...
Continue reading...Comparing Orlando’s Value Resorts Part 1: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
This summer, I was finally able to take my first major vacation in a while, and where better for a theme park fanatic to visit than Orlando? However, the costs of flights, park tickets, transportation, accommodations and food can quickly...
Continue reading...From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Universal Orlando
For its first decade of operation, Universal Studios Florida was a park where guests could “ride the movies,” but roller coasters at the park were non-existent. Over the years, Universal Orlando has grown from just one park with some film-based...
Continue reading...A No-Expense-Spared Review of Jurassic World VelociCoaster
After taking almost a full year off, the amusement industry is back open, and with it comes the attraction that everyone is talking about: Universal Orlando’s newest thrill, Jurassic World VelociCoaster. During my visit to Orlando last week, I got...
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