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New Hotel Opening 10 Minutes Drive From Walt Disney World

A new hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott is opening in July, just 10 minutes drive from Walt Disney World...

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and Six Flags Are Hiring 

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Six Flags are trying to fill vacant positions in time for the Summer season...

VelociCoaster begins Technical Rehearsal Soft Opening

Universal is now letting regular day guests in on the preview fun, and has now begun technical rehearsals (or "soft openings") at the park. 

IAAPA Report Suggests Social Distancing Can Be Reduced to 3ft at Theme Parks IF Face Coverings Are Still Worn

IAPPA and The University of Central Florida (UCF) have released their findings regarding social distancing...

44% Said 'Yes' To Vaccine Passports For Theme Parks In Latest Big Debate

Here are the results from our latest Big Debate on COVID-19 Vaccine Passports and theme parks...

Big Debate - COVID-19 Vaccine Passports For Theme Parks, Yes or No?

Let us know what you think about Vaccine passports by voting in our latest Big Debate...

Bright Blue Lights On VelociCoaster Trains Seen During Night Testing

Nighttime testing of VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure shows bright blue lights on the train's cars...

Big Debate - Should Universal Orlando Resort Bring Fantastic Beasts to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

This week we ask your opinion on a possible Fantastic Beasts expansion to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter...

VelociCoaster Daytime Testing Begins At Universal's Islands Of Adventure

Daytime testing of VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure begins this week...

Big Debate - Would You Want To Ride The New Patented Stand-Up B&M Coaster?

Have your say about the newly patented B&M Stand-up coaster in our latest Big Debate...

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