We drove by the construction site for the Orlando Eye on Universal Blvd, and snapped a few pictures. Looks like most of the Ferris Wheel Structure is in place, and work is still continuing. Click on the photos to enlarge...
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Trip Report: Busch Gardens Tampa
On January 21, I made my first trip to Busch Gardens Tampa in roughly 15 years. I don’t remember the exact date I was last there, but if I recall correctly, Gwazi had just opened, and it was before I...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras Concert Lineup
Universal Orlando Resort has announced a majority of their Mardi Gras Concert Line-up for this spring, and it features a variety of acts from many different musical genres. The concerts will take place on weekends from February through May. February...
Continue reading...Looking Ahead to 2014: SeaWorld Entertainment
The next installment of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series focuses on the Blackstone-owned “SeaWorld Entertainment” division, which was formerly Busch Entertainment. SeaWorld Entertainment manages 12 parks around the country; SeaWorld parks in San Diego, CA, Orlando, FL, and San...
Continue reading...20th Century Fox Announces Malaysian Theme Park
An announcement like this needs its own theme music. 20th Century Fox Intro [HD] In 2016, Twentieth Century Fox will open it’s first theme park. Malaysia’s Twentieth Century Fox World will be a 25-acre theme park featuring more than 25 rides...
Continue reading...New Venues Coming to Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
In an announcement today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that in 2014, CityWalk will be welcoming several new venues. According to a press release from Universal: “We want Universal CityWalk to grow along with the rest of our destination,” said Ric...
Continue reading...Looking Ahead to 2014 – Disney Parks
Part 3 of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series focuses on the Disney Parks around the World. Walt Disney World Resort 2014 will welcome the opening of the long-awaited Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland area. Originally announced in 2011, the Seven Dwarfs...
Continue reading...LEGOLAND Florida Adding New Hotel
After opening it’s doors in October 2011, LEGOLAND Florida continues to grow at a rapid pace. The Winter Haven theme park, which wowed guests for nearly 75 years as Cypress Gardens, broke ground on their new onsite LEGOLAND Florida Hotel in...
Continue reading...Epcot’s Club Cool Adds New Flavors
For years, Epcot guests have been able to partake in complimentary samples of various worldwide Coca-Cola brands at Epcot’s Club Cool. Many of the flavors have been around since Club Cool was named Ice Station Cool in the early 2000’s. Club Cool has recently replaced some...
Continue reading...5 Injured at North Carolina State Fair
Around 9:00pm on Thursday, October 24, 5 people aged 14-39 were injured (2 Critically) when a ride malfunctioned at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, NC. The ride, Vortex, is owned and operated by Family Attraction Amusements of Valdosta,...
Continue reading...Looking Ahead to 2014: Cedar Fair
Part two of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series will look at the Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and the twelve theme parks that they manage – eleven of which are owned and operated by Cedar Fair themselves. Canada’s...
Continue reading...Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure Cancelled at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has cancelled the “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure” show for the remainder of Halloween Horror Nights this year. The remaining nights for Halloween Horror Nights 2013 were October 24-27, October 31, and November 1-2. In a statement on...
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