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Ellie Igou

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Bowling Green, Kentucky

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United States

Biography

Ellie is a contributing feature writer for Theme Park Tourist who loves to tackle abandoned locations, ride history, and theme park mysteries in her articles. Although she lives out of state, she makes frequent trips to the Orlando parks and is particularly fond of the Universal Orlando Resort. Her favorite ride is VelociCoaster and her go-to snack at the resort is a Big Pink doughnut from Springfield!

Articles by Ellie Igou:

Which Of These 5 Retired Universal Attractions Do You Miss Most?

Many famous Universal attractions no longer exist in the parks. Which one do you remember most fondly?

Some of the Best (and Worst) Cinderella Castle Makeovers

Disney World's iconic castles has had some interesting alterations over the years...

Do You Remember Universal's Now Extinct Triceratops Encounter?

Before Velocicoaster appeared in Islands of Adventure, a subtler and more personal attraction once stood in its place.

Action Park: America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park

Action Park was a notoriously dangerous amusement park in New Jersey. What made it so destructive?

Where's Buzzy? Epcot's Stolen Animatronic

In 2018, an iconic Disney animatronic was reported stolen. Where is it now?

"The World’s First Headquarters for Kids" – The Rise and Fall of Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Orlando

Universal's collaboration with Nickelodeon Studios ended in 2005, but with the closure of The Blue Man Group fans are hoping for a revival.

What the Closing of Fear Factor Live could Mean for Universal Studios Orlando

The closure of a long-running show could be good news for Harry Potter fans.

Closed for Storm: How a Hurricane Drowned Six Flags

Six Flags New Orleans still sits abandoned, but there seems to be hope on the horizon...

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