It’s been a couple of years since any of the Coaster101 team visited Universal Studios Hollywood, but several of us fixed that recently. So before Super Nintendo World opens and upends this in 2023, we decide it’s time for a...
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20 in 2020: Flying Unicorn at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
This year we’re featuring 20 roller coasters that opened 20 years ago in 2000 (that’s a lot of 20s). The year 2000 was arguably one of the most exciting for the roller coaster community, with iconic roller coasters like Millennium...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” to Open June 13!
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster has an opening date and a name! The new attraction, called “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,” will open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 13. According to the Universal Orlando Blog, riders will join...
Continue reading...West Coast Park Holiday Roundup
With Halloween season now squarely in our rear-view mirrors, amusement parks throughout the country are starting to jump into their holiday season festivities. From overlays to shows to food, West Coast parks are all growing their celebrations this year. So,...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood to Debut All-New Harry Potter Christmas
On Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the start of the inaugural “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” event, which transforms the Hogwarts area of the park into a winter wonderland. The iconic Hogwarts castle...
Continue reading...I Attempted to Conquer Universal Orlando in 12 Hours
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...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces 2017 Holiday Plans
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...
Continue reading...Forbidden Journey Goes 4K at Universal Studios Hollywood
The signature attraction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood has gotten an upgrade, the park announced today. When it opened last year, Forbidden Journey West was similar to the Orlando version, but with the addition of...
Continue reading...Wizarding World Hollywood – A Midsummer Review
This past weekend I got a chance to visit Universal Studios Hollywood for the first time in about two years. My primary reason for wanting to go was to take in the brand new West Coaster version of the Wizarding...
Continue reading...Wizarding World of Harry Potter Officially Opens
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood officially opened yesterday after five years in the making and almost six years after the first Wizarding World opened at Island of Adventure in Orlando. The park held a star-studded...
Continue reading...Technical Rehearsals = Sneak Previews of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This week Universal Studios Hollywood began what they’re referring to as “technical rehearsals” for the nearly completed Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to officially open April 7. So what does that mean? Well, most importantly for guests it means...
Continue reading...Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening Date Announced
Universal Studios Hollywood announced this morning the opening date of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter as part of their countdown to the new attraction. The Wizarding World will be open April 7, 2016, earlier than I was expecting,...
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