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3 Things They Won’t Tell You About Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando

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Do you like roller coasters? How about velociraptors? If you answered yes to both, then you’ll love Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando! But there are a few things they don’t tell you about this ride…until now. [universal_zone] The Velociraptor statues play homage to dueling dragons Do you remember Dueling Dragons? It was one of my favorite…

SeaWorld’s Icebreaker | SeaWorld’s New Attraction

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s newest attraction, SeaWorld’s Icebreaker, is almost here. This ride will open in Spring 2022, and it’s the most exhilarating experience yet! Above all else on this rollercoaster, you can explore an immersive environment of free falls, twists, and turns. Here is what you can expect: The attraction will have four launches,…

RUMOR: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure may Open During Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

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Visiting Epcot for Flower and Garden Festival? You MAY get to experience the all new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! With Flower and Garden Festival kicking off this week, spring is in full bloom at Disney World! We have recognized Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure would open someday this summer. However, thanks to the Flower and Garden map, we can also have a clue that the attraction will open at some stage in the competition at a few point….

New M&M’S Store Coming to Disney Springs in 2020

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Mars Retail Group announced the relocation of its existing M&M’S experimental store from the Florida Mall in Orlando to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. According to a news release, construction is expected to begin immediately with the store opening later in 2020. The new store will be located just across from House of…

‘Ice Breaker’ roller coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando in Spring 2020

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SeaWorld Orlando finally revealed what’s under construction: ‘Ice Breaker’ roller coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando in Spring 2020. A bright orange family-friendly launch coaster called Ice Breaker that goes both forward and backward up to 52 mph on a 90-second trip. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens announced Thursday morning new details about attractions coming to Florida…

New Halloween Marathon of Mayhem Lagoon Show Coming to HHN 2019

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This year’s Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Orlando will feature an all-new lagoon show. “Halloween Marathon of Mayhem” will transform the lagoon into a spectacle of neon and synth, featuring iconic moments from top horror films, cult classics, and TV shows. The New New Halloween Marathon of Mayhem Lagoon Show Coming to HHN 2019 is…

TripAdvisor Names Top 25 Amusement Parks in the World

The top spot in the travel website’s just-released 2019 Travelers’ Choice list of top 25 amusement parks in the world, for the fifth year in a row, went to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, and its sister park, Universal Studios Florida, came in third. In between the two was Magic Kingdom Park at Disney…

Universal Orlando announces $15 per hour pay

Universal Orlando just announced the addition of their newest theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe. Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO Universal Parks & Resorts, also announced the company will be raising its minimum base rate of pay to $15 per hour.  Williams continued, saying: “We care deeply about our Team Members…And so by the time…

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge helps creates 7000 jobs to Central Florida

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More than 7000 jobs in total have been created in the region since the project began in 2016. 1700 of those are operational roles in the land itself, and more than 5500 jobs resulted from the construction project. —- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opens to all guests at Walt Disney World on August 29 2019….

The Tomorrowland’s Entrance Sign has been removed at Magic Kingdom

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The Tomorrowland entrance sign as part of a soft reimagining of the futuristic land at Magic Kingdom. Disney wants a whole new look to get ready for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021. In fact, in the last year or so Disney has been changing up the look on the signage through…