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Universal Orlando history: Dorothy from Twister finds a new home. John Gregory. 03/18/2019. Theme Park Tribune publishes news and reviews about the biggest U.S. theme parks, including Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Knott's Berry Farm. Contact us at [email protected].
New coaster coming to Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park
08/16/2024. Other Theme Parks. Lost Island Theme Park is adding a new roller coaster in 2025 and bringing the first single-rail coaster to the Midwest. The new coaster, named Fire Runner, was unveiled at an American Coaster Enthusiasts conference at the Waterloo, Iowa, park on Friday evening. Lost Island Themepark just announced their new RMC ...
REVIEW: Cedar Point’s Express Hotel - Theme Park Tribune
Following a 2017 overhaul, the former Breakers Express offers a comfortable, reliable stay with a few touches that boost the property above its value hotel status.Considering my disappointment with my stay at the pricier Hotel Breakers (read that full review here), and the similarly-priced options being shady motels with a potentially high risk of bedbugs, comfortable and reliable is …
Disney pundit Pete Werner faces sexual assault allegations
Aug 9, 2023 · On top of the sexual assault allegations, Werner is also facing a lawsuit from American Express over $866,000 in unpaid credit card expenses. First filed in March of this year, the suit (Orange County Case No. 2023-CA-011039-O) alleges that Werner owed $866,000 on a credit card that was issued to Dreams Unlimited Travel.
The history of Barney at Universal Orlando - Theme Park Tribune
Mar 29, 2021 · Barney was the hottest brand in kids’ entertainment when the character first appeared at Universal Studios Florida in 1993 for a series of special shows at the park’s Animal Actors stage. At the time, “Barney & Friends” was being watched by an estimated 5 million children every week on PBS stations and sold $500 million in merchandise ...
The inside story of Shrek 4-D at Universal parks - Theme Park …
Jan 24, 2022 · Looking back on Shrek 4-D nearly 20 years later, Smith felt that Universal was the right fit. The film, its character, even DreamWorks itself aligned with Universal’s status as the underdog bold enough to challenge Disney’s supremacy in the theme park world. “The tone was perfect for Universal, in that “Simpsons,” edgier type humor,” Smith said.
REVIEW: Disney World's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is Disney World’s big 2022 addition. Being the first Disney-built Marvel attraction in Orlando and costing a reported $500 million, expectations were understandably high. This couldn’t just be a 2022 version of Universal’s Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, with some roller coaster moments ...
REVIEW: Tron Lightcycle Run is far from Disney’s best
Tron Lightcycle Run entrance (Theme Park Tribune) This launched roller coaster, a clone of a 2016 ride from Shanghai Disneyland, is undoubtedly the most thrilling attraction at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The ride also brings an appealing, durable aesthetic of futurism into Tomorrowland, along with the added extra kinetic energy.
REVIEW: Pantheon gives Busch Gardens Williamsburg ... - Theme …
Apr 25, 2022 · In the Intamin Blitz style which coaster fans have already grown to love with Cedar Point’s Maverick and Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster, Pantheon masterfully combines powerful launches, both graceful and forceful airtime moments and hangtime-filled inversions.The result is an experience worthy of a coaster claiming to be the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, delivering plenty of ...
Kings Island brings back summer concert series
John Gregory. 04/26/2022. Other Theme Parks. Timberwolf Amphitheatre at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio will once again host live music this summer. After sitting largely unused since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 10,000-seat outdoor venue will host five concerts between June 28 and August 20 — its largest lineup since 1995.