I headed to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, and had a ball, as usual. The freakiest maze, by far, is the one based on Jordan Peele’s Us. After years of going to haunts, I’m…
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Parks offer chills to go with the thrills
Just about every park offers a Halloween event. Let’s run down some of the highlights for 2019, including the granddaddy of gore, Knott’s Scary Farm, Cedar Point’s Haunt at HalloWeekends, Six Flags’ Fright Fest, and…
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Horrific or not-so-scary? Universal and Disney do Halloween
The two most popular theme park operators approach their Halloween events quite differently. Universal, known for attractions featuring King Kong, Harry Potter’s creepy archenemy, Voldemort, and the flesh-eating zombies from “The Walking Dead,” offers the…
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This could be the best roller coaster in Florida—and beyond
SeaWorld Parks has announced two major roller coasters coming to its Florida parks in 2020. One of them, Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa, has the potential to be the best coaster in the theme…
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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: The Complete Guide
Each fall, Epcot is transformed into a smorgasbord of tasty treats from across the globe as the park’s longstanding and popular International Food & Wine Festival takes place. If you haven’t been, you owe it…
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