- Arthur Levine, Theme Parks Journalist

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Your guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Rounding a corner in Black Spire Outpost, the instantly recognizable spacecraft comes into full view. There, in all of its glory, is the Millennium Falcon….

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Walt Disney World for wimps

There is no delicate way to put this. You are a wimp. Not about everything. Among your redeeming qualities, you may be noble and brave…

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Every Roller Coaster at Cedar Point, Ranked

Nothing says “vacation” quite like a terror-inducing thrill ride, and that’s the specialty at Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed “Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” It’s…

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Theme Park or Amusement Park? What’s the Difference?

Theme park or amusement park? Have you ever wondered whether there is any difference between the two terms? Some might argue it’s one of those…

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Bumper cars: A crash course

Roller coasters and their trainloads of screaming passengers hog skylines and get most of the glory. Spinning carousels with their majestic prancing steeds and lively…

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Disney’s Toy Story Land: The Complete Guide

“Toy Story” was the first major feature from Pixar in 1995, and it was an immediate hit. The subsequent films, premiering in 1999 and 2010,…

Universal Orlando to release rapturous coaster

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The Universal theme parks certainly aren’t shy about featuring extreme, scream-worthy thrills into their edgy attractions. It’s a bit surprising in that major, destination parks generally want to make their E-Ticket rides accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Crazy, high-impact coasters are usually the province of Six Flags and other regional parks. But in 2021, Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando will unleash its fastest (70 mph!) and perhaps most thrilling attraction yet,...