2019

News | Special Events | Universal | Video

Harry Potter Film Stars Celebrate The Opening Of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure At Universal Orlando
ByDan Hower June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

Harry Potter film stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Warwick Davis (Professor Filius Flitwick), James Phelps (Fred Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) brought a little magic to Universal Orlando Resort for the opening celebration of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. The beloved Harry Potter film stars reunited…

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News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Video

VIDEO: SeaWorld Orlando Confirms New Roller Coaster Coming in 2020
ByDan Hower June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

SeaWorld Orlando has confirmed that they are building a new roller coaster that’s set to debut in 2020! The announcement was sent to us with a 20-second teaser video that provided no details about the attraction, other than to declare it will feature “plunging thrills” and “predatory heights.” The video takes riders through a series…

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Disney | Disneyland | News | Special Events | Video

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Makes History with Epic Debut at Disneyland in California
ByDan Hower May 31, 2019July 11, 2019

New lands invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they take the controls of the Millennium Falcon, enjoy galactic food and beverages, and engage with the lands using the Play Disney Parks app. Today, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park as the largest and most technologically advanced single-theme land expansion in a…

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News | Video | Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo Celebrates Baby Gorilla Frankie’s First Birthday!
ByDan Hower May 26, 2019May 27, 2019

The Pittsburgh Zoo hosted a one year birthday bash this weekend for Frankie, a Western lowland baby gorilla. Last May, twenty-two-year-old Moka gave birth to her second son, Frankie, while on exhibit. Since many guests had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Frankie’s birth, the zoo wanted to share his first birthday with visitors. Zoo officials…

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News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Special Events

Celebrate Memorial Day With A Bang At SeaWorld San Diego
ByDanielle Alley May 24, 2019November 14, 2019

SeaWorld will kick off summer with a bang, a band and a bunch of fun this weekend, as the park celebrates Memorial Day with fireworks, a 75-piece marching band, and the debut of the park’s all-new, dueling coaster, Tidal Twister! Plus the popular Sesame Street Party Parade—featuring nine larger-than-life themed floats and iconic Sesame Street…

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg | News | Video | Waterparks

Busch Gardens Virginia Opens Cutback Water Coaster At Water Country USA
ByDan Hower May 24, 2019May 24, 2019

Busch Gardens’ Water Country USA celebrated a monumental first today with the grand opening of their new Cutback Water Coaster, the first RocketBLAST coaster on the East Coast and a first for Virginia! “I’m certainly a big fan of traditional roller coasters especially the ones at our sister park, Busch Gardens, and to finally have…

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Disney | News | Walt Disney World

New Disney PhotoPass Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort
ByDan Hower May 22, 2019May 26, 2019

Disney PhotoPass Service is constantly exploring new ways to capture your picture-perfect vacation memories at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has recently introduced several new offerings, including animated photo images! Lets dive in! Capture Cinderella Castle like never before with a limited-time photo and video experience from Disney PhotoPass Service – featuring you! During daylight…

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Haunted House | Horror | News | Special Events | Universal | Video

Universal Orlando Reveals New Halloween Horror Nights Haunts
ByDan Hower May 21, 2019September 6, 2019

If you have a fear of water, the latest haunted house announced for Halloween Horror Nights will be the stuff of nightmares. Today, Universal Orlando revealed “Depths of Fear” as the second original content haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2019 – the world’s premier Halloween event. Depths of Fear mixes all the elements of…

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Construction | News | Universal | Video

Sneak Peek Look At Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Coaster
ByDan Hower May 20, 2019May 20, 2019

From rich sets and an actual forest with 1,200 trees to ground-breaking coaster technology and a captivating storyline, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will be the most highly-themed, immersive coaster experience yet – becoming the world’s first “story coaster.” Epic Thrills Await Within the Forbidden Forest… Get ready to soar into one of the most…

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Construction | Dollywood | News | Special Events | Video

Dollywood Officially Opens Wildwood Grove – The Largest Expansion In Park History
ByDan Hower May 10, 2019May 11, 2019

Dollywood again solidified its place among the nation’s premier family destinations as Dolly Parton today officially opened Wildwood Grove, the largest expansion in park history. Parton opened the fascinating new land to visitors ready to enjoy its 11 thrilling new experiences. During an early morning media event, Parton shared the inspiration and dreams that led…

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Cedar Fair | Construction | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment

New Plan Proposed For Former Geauga Lake / SeaWorld of Ohio Property
ByDan Hower May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

After years of rumors, it seems plans are officially in the works for the former Geauga Lake / Sea World property in Aurora, Ohio. According to Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin, the Pulte Group has submitted plans to the City of Aurora to develop acreage on the Aurora side of the property — unfortunately this is…

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Conservation | News | Sea World Parks and Entertainment | Zoo

Discovery Cove Announces Birth Of Spotted Eagle Ray Pups
ByDanielle Alley May 9, 2019November 14, 2019

As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, Discovery Cove is celebrating mothers their own way – with the birth of two spotted eagle rays! This is the first birth for proud parents Nerina and Apollo. The spotted eagle ray, a threatened marine species, is part of the Species Survival Plan of the Association…

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