7. New details revealed about Hagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventure

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Universal has released some exciting new statistics about the upcoming Hagrid's Magical Motorike Adventure attraction, opening in just a few weeks on June 13, 2019:

• This ride will have most launches of any roller coaster in the world – with 7 total launches H
• Guests will launch up to 50 miles per hour through the Forbidden Forest, past the ruins and more.
• Hagrid's Magical Motorbike Adventure will be the first coaster in the U.S. to feature a free-fall vertical drop – dropping guests nearly 17 feet
• This attraction will also be the longest roller coaster in Florida, measuring nearly a mile in length (5,053 feet)

8. Another original concept house announced for Halloween Horror Nights

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After announcing two IP-based houses (Stranger Things and Universal Monsters) and one original house (Nightingales: Blood Pit) Universal has announced yet another house this week: Depths of Fear. Here's the official description from Universal: 

Depths of Fear mixes all the elements of the unknown with underwater elements, monstrous creatures and a countdown to a disastrous fate.

The workers of a deep-sea mining company have found themselves in a dire situation. They’ve delved too deep and encountered a parasitic race of creatures that turn out to be deadly. Panic ensues as you find yourself encountering infected miners and acidic creatures.

The pressure builds as the self-destruct sequence counts down to the inevitable implosion of the facility. “Mouthbrooders” As you venture further into the depths, you’ll encounter the creatures known only as the “Mouthbrooders.” Picture being trapped in a claustrophobic mining installation underwater with a countless number of these slithering monsters. Your worst nightmares will come to life as these fiends spew flesh-eating acidic eggs at human hosts, and you witness miners being driven mad by the infection.

9. Deep discounts available this week on annual passes for SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Busch Gardens

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In celebration of the Memorial Day holiday, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Busch Gardens are all offering guests 30% off annual pass purchases, so if you were thinking about purchasing an annual pass for the summer, you'll want to do it before June 2, when prices go up again!