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What Secrets Are The Leaked Promotional Images for Universal’s Mario Kart Hiding?
You may have seen some promotional images of the new Mario Kart attraction slated to open at Universal Studios Japan recently. Technically, the attraction was supposed to be open by now. However, the pandemic has put a strain on that and it’s unknown when that will happen. The images gives us an idea of what
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“At This Time We Ask That You Do Not Get Out” – As Splash Mountain Log Sinks
By now, you’ve seen pictures and video of a log sinking at Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World. While we don’t know what caused the log to sink, we are glad to see everyone was ok in the incident. The bigger issue is how the Cast Member who arrived on the scene first told them
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What Universal Parks Projects Are Paused, Still Moving Forward and Could Be Cancelled
With the announcement on Thursday from Comcast that Universal’s Epic Universe is “paused”, many are saying the project is toast. Even more interesting, what happens to other parks and attractions that were either in development and under construction? Let’s break it down from what we know, what we’ve heard and our predictions. First of all,
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Could Universal Orlando Be Considering Closing Two Days A Week?
Running a theme park during a pandemic is a challenge to say the least. Multiple operational adjustments have been made in order to keep guests as safe as possible. In addition, we are starting to see operational changes. Which could mean for Universal Orlando, closing two days a week in the near future. Keep in
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Walt Disney World Performers Are Ready To #BringBackTheMagic
While Walt Disney World theme parks have reopened in phases over the last several weeks, thousands of workers still have not been called back. Amongst these are all performers that are part of Actors Equity Association that guests see in shows like Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. You may also see them strolling along Main
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Now That Halloween Horror Nights Is Canceled At Universal Orlando – What’s Next?
Now that Halloween Horror Nights has been officially canceled for 2020 at Universal Orlando, what does it mean? Will the same houses just transfer over to 2021? How does it affect other seasonal events like Mardi Gras and Grinchmas? Today we take a look at the domino effect canceling this event will potentially have at
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BREAKING: Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood Has Been Cancelled
We can’t believe it either. However, due to the current pandemic, Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. This news comes as a surprise because even as late as last week, Universal Orlando put out a casting call outside the company to hire scare actors for the event.
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Dezerland Park Orlando Will Soon Bring Dozens of Trophy Cars to International Drive
Orlando’s newest attraction is dedicated to all things transportation. Dezerland Park Orlando will be located in the former Artegon Mall on the north side of International Drive. Once completed, the park will be comprised of over 800,000 square feet and consist of several different attractions, shops and food locations. The main draw of Dezerland Park
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How Does A Theme Park Determine Their Numbers Prior To Opening? “Ask Buzz”
So you want to open a theme park, do ya? You’ve spent months researching and developing rides, shows and attractions. Maybe you already have started designing merchandise and coming up with unique recipes for your restaurants. Now you just need a pile of money and some shovels to start digging and you can get started,
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Should “Face Characters” Wear A Mask At Disney Parks?
Surely I am not the only one who has noticed this. As Disney Parks have reopened around the world, they’ve gone to great lengths to ensure the safety of their guests and cast members. They’ve added many new safety procedures such as new cleaning protocols, social distancing markers and enforcing all guests and employees to
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Universal Orlando’s Horror Make Up Show Recreated in Miniature by Mega Fan
If you’ve never seen The Horror Make Up Show at Universal Studios Florida, have you really even been to the park? It still stands as the heartbeat of the park and is an absolute must see every time I visit. Now, a super fan has taken the show and shrunk it down to the tiniest
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Theme Park Closes Due to Employee Contracting COVID-19
Could this be a trend among theme parks this summer? We have just learned a theme park has an employee that contracted COVID-19. As a result, they have closed their gates for two days to do a deep clean and will reopen on June 8. Known as “The Park at OWA” located in Alabama, they
