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Hogwarts Castle at Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure
Ellie Clark
Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Wizarding World Was Originally Destined for Walt Disney World? This Is What Was Planned!

The Wizarding World is Universal Orlando’s flagship experience, but did you know that Walt Disney World planned to have a Harry Potter land first?
Noahs Ark
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

8 Of The Best Waterparks To Cool Off At This Summer

From thrilling slides to relaxing lazy rivers, there is something for everyone at these top waterpark destinations...
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

BLAST OFF: The Thrilling History of Launched Roller Coasters

Over the last 50 years, we have seen incredible advancements in launch technology. Let's look back at how we got from the standard shuttle loop to modern marvels like Velocicoaster...
X-Men (Marvel)
Nathan Reynolds
Monday, August 7, 2023

Is Now The Right Time For Universal To Go Big On X-Men And Fantastic Four?

In a few years the Marvel Cinematic Universe could center around the X-Men and Fantastic Four, rather than the Avengers, as such should Universal prepare new attractions in Orlando?
Disney vs Universal
Brian
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Mickey vs. Mario: Ten Years Later, Is The Tide Really Turning in the Orlando Theme Park Race?

The battle for Orlando doesn’t seem as clear-cut as it once did… “Could the momentum finally be behind Universal and not Disney?”
Image: Universal Pictures
Daniel Roberts
Thursday, July 27, 2023

How Could A Jurassic Park Reboot Affect Universal Studios Florida And Hollywood?

If Jurassic Park ever gets rebooted, how would this affect the current themed lands at the Universal Studios resorts?
LeFou's Brew
Brian
Monday, July 17, 2023

The Great Theme Park Beverage Battle: Do You Agree with Our Gold Medal Winner?!

It's a simple question, which theme park beverage wins the prize as being the best, do you agree with our winner?
Jurassic World Exhibition official website
Daniel Roberts
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Looking Back On Jurassic World: The Exhibition In London ExCel

It was a fantastic experience for all Jurassic World fans, let's look back on everything Jurassic World: The Exhibition in London ExCel had to offer...
Surf pool at Walt Disney world's Typhoon Lagoon water park in Orlando Florida
Ellie Clark
Thursday, July 6, 2023

Surfs Up: The 7 Wave Pools Of Orlando and Where To Find Them!

If you're looking to cool off as temperatures rise, look no further as we dive into each of Orlando’s many wave pools...
Happily Ever After
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, July 1, 2023

MID-YEAR REVIEW: Everything That Has Come and Gone So Far Across US Theme Parks In 2023!

We break down all the new attractions, and new offerings at theme parks across the US as well as everything we have sadly had to say goodbye to so far in 2023...
Pandora at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Friday, June 30, 2023

This Is How Universal Will Take The Battle Of The Themed Land To A Whole New Level With Epic Universe

Is Walt Disney World set to be dethroned by Universal’s upcoming opening of Epic Universe?
Turn It Up
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...

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