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Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (January 11, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of January 5, 2014. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Back on December 18, 2013 Disney’s Animal Kingdom forever discarded the old fashion paper FastPasses in favor of the new and supposedly improved FastPass+ (don

The Top 5 New Theme Park Rides in 2013

A host of new theme park rides were opened in 2013. But which were the very best?

The Top 10 Theme Park Rides in the United States of America

A look at the 10 very best theme park rides and attractions that the USA has to offer.

The Top 6 Butterbeer Rivals

Everyone is trying to replicate Universal's success with Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Here are 5 rival drinks being served up at popular theme parks!

The 14 Most Exciting New Theme Park Attractions Opening in 2014

Theme Park Tourist's choice of the 14 most exciting new rides and shows coming to theme parks around the world in 2014.

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (December 14, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of December 8, 2013. Walt Disney World MyMagic+: Another leap in the MyMagic+ saga is just about to happen. Starting December 18, 2013 all guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will partake in MyMagic+

Vintage Universal: Remembering Back to the Future: The Ride at Universal Studios Florida

In 2008, The Simpsons Ride opened at Universal Studios Florida. But the attraction once took guests on a very different journey... Universal's owner MCA spent hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure that Universal Studios Florida would have a line-up that matched (and its view surpassed) that of

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (December 7, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of December 1, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: It seems there is new news regarding MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World every week. This week saw the discontinuation of Key to the World cards for Disney's All

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part Two

What's the perfect recipe for Universal's emerging success in Orlando? It all starts in the 1980s, so be sure to catch up on Part One of this feature if you haven't already. Then, flash forward to the end of the 20th century. After decades of being the underdog to the impenetrable Walt Disney World

6 Things To Do at Universal Orlando with Tiny Kids and Babies

The Universal Orlando Resort does not offer a huge amount to do for very small children. However, if you have young kids in your party, there are still things to enjoy. Unlike Walt Disney World (and particularly the Magic Kingdom), which offers dozens of rides that can be enjoyed by kids of almost

Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando - Part One

Is the tide finally changing in Orlando? What chance does Universal have to finally take on Walt Disney World? Without a single hesitation, Walt Disney World is recognized as the leader of the theme park industry. How could it be anything but? Walt Disney World is a sort of perfect storm

Vintage Universal: Remembering Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida

If rumors are to believed, King Kong could be on his way back to Universal Orlando. In the meantime, let's take a look back at his original incarnation at Universal Studios Florida. Inspired by the King Kong section of the world-famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, Kongfrontation was

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