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These are among the best theme parks in the world
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These are among the best theme parks in the world

Arthur
January 15, 2021
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There are many wonderful theme parks across the globe. How might one approach the daunting task of narrowing the list down to the ten best? One way would be to use the Liseberg Applause Award…

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New roller coasters will be roaring in 2021
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New roller coasters will be roaring in 2021

Arthur
December 28, 2020
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2020 has sure been a strange year. And 2021–at least the first few months of it–will likely continue to be strange. But at some point, this cursed pandemic is going to start dissipating. And when…

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It’s NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas at parks
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It’s NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas at parks

Arthur
December 2, 2020
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Yes, theme parks are celebrating the holidays with special seasonal events this year. A surprising number of them, actually, are decking their midways and pouring steaming cups of hot chocolate. But, like almost everything else…

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Universal Orlando to release rapturous coaster
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Universal Orlando to release rapturous coaster

Arthur
October 1, 2020
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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…

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Visiting Universal Orlando During the Pandemic
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Visiting Universal Orlando During the Pandemic

Arthur
July 15, 2020
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The two parks at the Universal Orlando resort, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, were the first major, destination theme parks to reopen in the U.S. after closing down due to COVID-19. Much has…

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Bars, Spas, and Lazy Rivers: The Best Water Parks for Adults
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Bars, Spas, and Lazy Rivers: The Best Water Parks for Adults

Arthur
February 16, 2020
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Not all visitors to water parks have kids in tow. Which water parks reach out to adults and have features they would especially enjoy? We’re talking about swim-up bars, toasty indoor-to-outdoor whirlpool spas, rivers that…

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What’s the attraction? Lots to love at theme parks in 2020
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What’s the attraction? Lots to love at theme parks in 2020

Arthur
January 29, 2020
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We’ve explored the most anticipated roller coasters debuting in 2020. We’ve many of the new attractions and other features coming to the Disney parks. But, there are still plenty of other rides–whole, new parks, even–that…

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It’s the hap-happiest season of all–at theme parks
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It’s the hap-happiest season of all–at theme parks

Arthur
December 19, 2019
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I run down the 2019 holiday happenings at theme parks, including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags, Silver Dollar City Attractions, Dollywood, and more in my USA Today Travel article. If all you want for Christmas are…

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Ride wimps: Could you handle Universal’s Hagrid coaster?
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Ride wimps: Could you handle Universal’s Hagrid coaster?

Arthur
November 12, 2019
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Many theme park attractions feature a combination of immersive storytelling and physical thrills. The Universal parks, especially, aren’t shy about amping up the thrills on their headlining rides. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Coaster, which debuted…

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We have met the HHN mazes, and it is “Us”
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We have met the HHN mazes, and it is “Us”

Arthur
September 27, 2019
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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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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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