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Theme parks need a little Christmas
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Theme parks need a little Christmas

Arthur
December 3, 2021
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The holidays (along with a whole heckuva lot of other things) were less than splendid at theme parks in 2020. (Thanks COVID.) It’s a whole different story this year, however. While things may not be…

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Creating the Spider-Man attraction, one of parkdom’s best
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Creating the Spider-Man attraction, one of parkdom’s best

Arthur
November 17, 2021
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Three of the legends behind “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man” at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure talked about the development of the groundbreaking attraction at the 2021 IAAPA Expo. Get their inside “scoop” from my IAAPA…

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The lowdown on Universal Orlando tickets
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The lowdown on Universal Orlando tickets

Arthur
September 21, 2021
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If you are thinking of heading to Universal Orlando and checking out its theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, and water park, Volcano Bay, you’re going to need tickets. Should you get…

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Next-level thrills and themeing at Universal Orlando
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Next-level thrills and themeing at Universal Orlando

Arthur
September 7, 2021
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Yes, Universal Orlando offers engaging stories and impressive effects with its attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. But it doesn’t skimp on the thrills either. That’s especially true for its wild arsenal…

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Could You Handle Jurassic World VelociCoaster?
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Could You Handle Jurassic World VelociCoaster?

Arthur
July 22, 2021
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Universal Orlando distinguished itself from Walt Disney World early on by delivering attractions that upped the thrill ante. Well, with Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Universal has upped its own ante. This is a world-class roller coaster…

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The Wildest Roller Coasters at Universal Orlando
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The Wildest Roller Coasters at Universal Orlando

Arthur
July 5, 2021
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When I say “wild,” I mean “Wild” with a capital W. Universal has never been shy about pouring on the thrills, and that is especially true with its roller coasters. I run down all nine…

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Islands of Adventure: The Complete Guide
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Islands of Adventure: The Complete Guide

Arthur
June 25, 2021
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The second park at Universal Orlando (after the movie-centric Universal Studios Florida), Islands of Adventure is more of a freeform, fantasy-inspired exploration of a variety of themes. But movie franchises such as Jurassic Park/Jurassic World…

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Universal Orlando to release dinosaurs and VelociCoaster
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Universal Orlando to release dinosaurs and VelociCoaster

Arthur
April 6, 2021
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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
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Heading to Universal Orlando? I’ve Got Your Guide

Arthur
March 31, 2021
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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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Universal powers up Super Nintendo World
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Universal powers up Super Nintendo World

Arthur
March 18, 2021
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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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Arthur has boarded gazillions of coasters and waged countless battles against Caribbean pirates to become one of the leading journalists covering parks, attractions, and themed entertainment.

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About Arthur

One ride on a carousel and Arthur Levine was hooked for life. He’s been able to turn his passion into his profession as a travel writer who specializes in the amusement industry. Arthur has been covering theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, themed entertainment, and attractions since 1992.

Among a number of publications and outlets, Arthur writes regularly for USA Today, the online travel network, TripSavvy, and the trade publication, Funworld.

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