News reporters and radio personalities aren’t the only ones having all the fun on the newest theme park rides in 2017… Now YOU can be among the First to Ride The New Wooden Roller Coaster — Mystic Timbers at Kings Island! Kings Island’s new wooden roller coaster, Mystic Timbers, will make its highly anticipated debut to…
NE-YO will be performing live at Universal Orlando’s 2017 Mardi Gras celebration this Saturday, February 11th! The R&B, pop, and hip-hop singer’s debut album, “In My Own Words” was released in 2006 and reached the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200. NE-YO’s most popular hits include “Closer,” “Miss Independent” and “One in a Million.” In…
Today, Universal provided a first look at the new TapuTapu wearable coming to Volcano Bay that will completely re-invent the way guests experience water theme park entertainment. Volcano Bay will feature immersive environments, exhilarating slides, relaxing escapes, and amazing technology that maximizes the fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JC20Mw5Fjc The TapuTapu wearable gives you the ability to enjoy a virtual line….
Last year, Six Flags teamed up with Samsung Electronics America and brought us North America’s first Virtual Reality Roller Coasters. 10 different rides at 10 different Six Flags parks received a VR experience — either the Superman experience or the New Revolution experience using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus . This year, the companies…
Huge news coming out of the Walt Disney Company’s Shareholder meeting! Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Pandora: The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday, May 27! Pandora: The World of Avatar is a creative collaboration by Walt Disney Imagineering, Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment to bring to life the mythical world of Pandora…
In December, Florida amusement park Fun Spot, announced that they would be opening a new wooden roller coaster at their Kissimmee location in 2017. They released the specs and layout, but left out one major thing… the name of the coaster. The name was leaked into the theme park world around February 2nd, but officially announced…
Today, we stopped by the new Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs for their grand opening. (formerly Fulton’s Crab House). Paddlefish is an iconic restaurant, bar and special events venue located aboard a reimagined, modern and luxurious steamboat anchored on Lake Buena Vista offering fresh seafood and savory steaks. Guests can enjoy fan-favorites such as Florida…
SeaWorld San Antonio opens for the 2017 season on Saturday, February 25th with an exciting lineup featuring new shows, expanded events, enlightening animal encounters and delicious culinary experiences. The festivities begin on Saturday as world renowned conservationist and marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey visits SeaWorld for the reveal of his one-of-a-kind mural, created exclusively for…
We love theme parks and roller coasters, but we also love off season Halloween fun! This year, Valentines weekend is loaded with haunted attractions that are open for special Valentines Day events! Haunted Attractions have turned into year-round entertainment venues capitalizing on holiday events. Each year more and more attractions are opening their doors for Valentines weekend. In 2017 there…
Yesterday (February 1, 2017) we made a casual visit to SeaWorld Orlando. No media event, no special invite, no party, just a random visit to enjoy the park. Normally, we’re at the parks doing media coverage, so this was a really nice relaxing day to stroll through the park at our own leisure. SeaWorld is one…
If you like to enjoy the nightlife at Universal CityWalk during vacation, we have some good news! Effective immediately, parking at Universal Orlando will be FREE for everyone after 6:00 pm. Previously, only Florida residents received free parking after 6:00 with valid proof of residency. After 6:00, parking was $5 for non-residents. The only nights Universal will charge…
Today, VRstudios announced a partnership with Knott’s Berry Farm and parent company, Cedar Fair, to design and install a specialized VR experience at Knott’s Berry Farm. VRstudios is a global virtual reality (VR) company that offers commercial entertainment and enterprise solutions. Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair are recognized in the entertainment industry for their leadership in creative…