If you are like most people, you may shake your head in disbelief when you discover that I cover theme parks and attractions for a living. And you might think it must be a dream…
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When your attractions needs some refreshing, hire a creative vendor
It’s a given in the industry that attractions need to keep investing and updating to remain appealing and relevant. But where to start? It may make sense to bring in outside help. In my Funworld…
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Universal Orlando to release dinosaurs and VelociCoaster
Universal Orlando has revealed details about one of the most anticipated coasters debuting in 2021, Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Themed to the dinosaur movie franchise (and including cameos from its lead actors as well as its…
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Heading to Universal Orlando? I’ve Got Your Guide
When Universal first came to Orlando, it offered Universal Studios Florida. Folks coming to town to visit Disney World could set aside one day from their itinerary and tour the movie-themed park. Now, Universal Orlando…
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Royal Caribbean’s “Perfect” Island Oasis
There’s only one way to get to a Bahamian water park packed with thrilling attractions (including one of the world’s tallest water slides) and that’s by hitching a ride aboard a Royal Caribbean ship. The…
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Universal powers up Super Nintendo World
Just ahead of the official opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, I got to sit in on a presentation by two of the land’s creative principals. Among the things I discovered: About…
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Disneyland for wimps
It might be known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but for a subsection of folks–and you know who you are–Disneyland can be a terrifying place. The coasters! The (literally) gut-wrenching drops on Guardians of…
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The lowdown on Disney World tickets
Confused about Disney World tickets? Between variable pricing, 1 Park Per Day, Water Park and Sports, Park Hopper, and Park Hopper Plus options, it can be difficult to sort everything out. You might be wondering…
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The world’s oldest amusement park
Want to take a deep dive and learn about Bakken, the world’s oldest, still-operating amusement park? How old? The beloved Danish park dates back to 1583! It is charming, somewhat understated, and offers lots to…
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Record-shattering coaster to roll in Saudi Arabia
It will be 655 feet tall. It will plummet 525 feet straight down. It will hit 156 mph–and nudge or exceed 100 mph two other times over the course of its crazy-long 2.5-mile track. If…
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