It has been over a decade since Universal debuted Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and brought the Kuka arm dark ride to life, redefining what an attraction can do. As theme park fans, we have been eagerly waiting for...

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Universal’s “boom coaster” has been a concept for over a decade now, just see our older article. When it finally materialized for Mine Cart Madness in Donkey Kong Country, it seemed like there couldn’t be a more perfect theme for...

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Arguably the most important theme park opening in the United States in more than 25 years, Universal’s Epic Universe officially opens in May. Fortunately, Shane has been able to visit the new park a few times during preview periods, and...

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Universal Orlando Resort’s current status as a theme park giant can largely be traced back to the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The original land is one of the first fully immersive theme park lands, and the...

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Epic Universe is now in previews, and the reviews are rolling out all over social media. We were lucky enough to get a preview of the whole park, but this article will focus solely on Stardust Racers. We will have...

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Universal Orlando’s second Epic Universe hotel is now open. Terra Luna is the sister hotel to Stella Nova (which we reviewed back in January) and just opened on March 25th. Terra Luna is “inspired by the thrill of exploring the...

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The first phase of the Epic Universe era at Universal Orlando has begun with the opening of Universal’s Stella Nova Resort. Located directly across the street from Epic Universe, Stella Nova is considered a Prime Value resort, which is the...

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Several years ago, we interviewed Broadway actor Nik Walker on our podcast, and talked all things theme parks. Many people claim to be theme park “nerds.” Nik, who played Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud, and Sir Galahad...

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Universal today released spooky new details about Dark Universe, one of five themed worlds at the under-construction Universal Epic Universe theme park, which is scheduled to open in 2025. Inside the land, guests will venture into Darkmoor, a “shadowy village”...

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Universal revealed exciting new details about Isle of Berk, the How to Train Your Dragon-themed land that will open inside the brand new Universal Epic Universe theme park in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Isle of Berk is one of...

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