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Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, September 5, 2022

SCRAPPED: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Attractions That Never Happened REDUX

Eight years ago Theme Park Tourist reported on SCRAPPED Universal Studios attractions. Let's revisit that list and see if any lost ideas have been revived...
Disneyland
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, August 27, 2022

5 Tips for Tackling Theme Parks in a Post-Pandemic Era

Theme park visits have certainly changed over the past few years, here are our tips on how to handle a post-pandemic theme park visit...
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
Ellie Igou
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Top 5 Water Rides to Cool You Off at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Here are the best 5 water rides to cool off with at Universal Orlando Resort (excluding Volcano Bay!)...
Steven Spielberg Interview Universal
Ellie Clark
Monday, August 15, 2022

Universal Vs Spielberg: Debunking The Rumored E.T Adventure Clause of Steven Spielberg’s Creative Consultant Contract

For years it’s been rumored that Steven Spielberg’s contract as Creative Consultant has allowed him to block Universal Studios from ever closing E.T. Adventure, here’s why this is nothing more than wild speculation…
Haunted House at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Ellie Clark
Saturday, August 13, 2022

4 Reasons Why Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights is About More Than Just the Scares

Each year, horror fans descend upon Halloween Horror Nights for a fright-filled night of delights, but there is much more to this beloved event than just the scares…
Butterbeer
Ellie Igou
Thursday, August 11, 2022

5 Must Try Refreshing Snacks at the Universal Orlando Resort This Summer

From ice cream to tasty beverages, here are five refreshing treats you can enjoy this summer at the Universal Orlando Resort...
Dorney Park
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Halloween 2022: Breakdown Of Events at Theme Parks Across the US

We have put together a listing of all the spook-tacular events going on at theme parks across the United States...!
VelociCoaster train scaling the top hat
Ellie Igou
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Coaster Rollbacks - How Do They Happen and Should You Be Worried?

Rollbacks are an occasional error in the launch of a coaster... what do they mean and how should you prepare?
Universal Orlando Resort
Ellie Clark
Monday, July 4, 2022

Like This? Try That! What to Ride at Universal Orlando Based on Your Favorite Walt Disney World Attractions

If you’re new to the Universal Orlando theme parks, knowing which attractions are right for you can be tricky. Here’s what you should try at Universal Orlando based on some of your Walt Disney World favorites...
Harry Potter with Wand
Ellie Clark
Monday, June 20, 2022

4 Harry Potter-Themed Interactive Elements That Universal Should Bring to Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley

Universal’s Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley truly offer a masterclass in theme park theming, but here are a few other interactive elements we would love to see come to the Wizarding World...
Hogwarts Castle
Ellie Igou
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

How This Piece of Universal History was Almost Lost to Harry Potter

Universal fans must thank J. K. Rowling for saving this iconic piece of history...
Kongfrontation Universal Studios Orlando
Ellie Clark
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

3 Retired Universal Orlando Attractions That Received a Worthy Replacement (and 3 That Did NOT)

Universal Orlando is constantly expanding their lineup of world-class attractions, here’s a look at 3 ride replacements that are beloved by park-goers, as well as 3 that didn’t quite hit the mark...

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