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Former Signage outside Poseidon's Fury
Ellie Igou
Sunday, June 4, 2023

Poseidon's Fury Is Now Permanently CLOSED, Here Are 3 Rumored Replacements!

Poseidon's Fury is now permanently CLOSED at Universal's Islands of Adventure, here are 3 rumored replacements...
DarKoaster
Brian
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Review: DarKoaster is a Fun & Frustrating Family Ride with Terrifying Teething Problems and a Real Lack of Ludwig

DarKoaster is intended to serve as a sort of “spiritual sequel” to the iconic dark ride that preceded it. Does it all come together?
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Brian
Friday, June 2, 2023

Unpopular Opinion?! It's Time To CLOSE These Disney Parks Rides & Attractions For Good...

Here we've collected a few attractions that we think have just outlived their usefulness. It's not that these rides need to be rethought or reimagined; they need to be removed. Seriously... Give us a chance to explain...
The Grizzly - Kings Dominion
Nathan Reynolds
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The History and Rebirth Of The Classic Grizzly Coaster At Kings Dominion

After celebrating its 40th birthday in 2022, the legendary wooden coaster has had a refresh for the 2023 season...
Mickey's ToonTown
Nathan Reynolds
Monday, May 29, 2023

Mickey's Toontown At Walt Disney World? Should It, Where Could It?

As Disney looks to invest heavily in its theme parks over the next decade, could the reimagined Mickey's Toontown be an ideal fit for Magic Kingdom?
Epic Universe, Universal
Nathan Reynolds
Saturday, May 27, 2023

Epic Universe: Theorizing The Attractions Based On Trademark Names

Here is a quick run down of speculated attractions based on trademark names...
Mystery Cove
Brian
Friday, May 26, 2023

Mystery Cove: A Glimpse Into The Newly-Announced, Immersive-Story Waterpark Coming to the U.S...

Today we'll dig into some of the incredible world-building and design elements of the recently announced Mystery Cove, to explore how its original, IP-free story looks like a home run...
Big Bear Mountain
Brian
Monday, May 22, 2023

Big Bear Mountain: Inside the Launch of Dollywood's Next Great Family Adventure Ride!

Today, we've collected a list of some of the reasons to love this new family classic! But let's start at the beginning...
Top Thrill Dragster
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, May 19, 2023

Should Top Thrill Dragster ACTUALLY Get A Rear Spike?

While nothing has been officially announced, many speculate a spike is coming to the reimagined Top Thrill Dragster, but is this the best move?
Image: Universal Studios
Daniel Roberts
Monday, May 15, 2023

How Might the Harry Potter Reboot Affect The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort?

Will the upcoming Harry Potter reboot affect The Wizarding World of Harry Potter?
ZELDA IOA
Brian
Friday, May 12, 2023

HYRULE – The Realm of Zelda: A Blue-Sky, Fan-Made Concept For Replacing Poseidon's Fury at Universal Orlando

With the permanent closure of Poseidon's Fury, now all eyes are positioned forward, imagining what may become of the remnants of the Lost Continent...
Image: New Line Cinema
Daniel Roberts
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Deserve Their Own Themed Land - Here's How It Could Work!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles don't deserve a major theme park comeback - they deserve their very own themed land! And here's how it could work...

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