8. Hagrid's Magic Creatures Motorbike Adventure honored with achievement award 

Though much of this year's Themed Entertainment Awards (TEA) praised was heaped on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Universal was honored with an "award for outstanding achievement" in the Attraction category for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, which opened this past in June at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade inside Islands of Adventure, which just so happens to be our Park of the Month. 

9. SeaWorld Orlando offers deep discounts for Black Friday shoppers

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SeaWorld is getting in on the Black Friday savings early, and is now offering deep discounts, on Fun Cards, regular admission tickets and more. Some deal highlights include the following: 

• 2020 SeaWorld Orlando Black Friday Fun Card (includes the rest of 2019): $82.99
• 2020 SeaWorld & Aquatica Orlando Black Friday Fun Card (includes the rest of 2019): $122.99
• SeaWorld Orlando Black Friday Weekday Ticket: $40.99
• SeaWorld Orlando Black Friday Any Day Ticket: $50.99
• Buy 4 for the price of 3: All Season Dining Plans
• Save 50%: Quick Queue Unlimited

You can check out all the deals here.