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What To Expect At Universal Studios Florida Bourne Stuntacular in Spring 2020
Rehearsals for The Bourne Spectacular have been going on in the old Terminator 2:3D building for a few months now. The opening cast was workshopping the show off site for weeks and moved into the theater back in August to start early blocking and rehearsals. So what exactly can we expect to see when the
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Legoland and Motiongate Dubai Has Their First Quarter of Breaking Even in History
The story of Dubai Parks and Resorts continues to be one of the most fascinating and baffling in theme parks around the globe. Consisting of top brands like LEGO, Sony and Dreamworks, the parks have struggled to make a profit since opening in 2016. Now here we are in 2020 and DXB (the company who
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Patrick Spikes and Cousin Plead No Contest in Stealing and Selling Disney World Props
In what may be one of the most bizarre Disney World stories we’ve ever covered, a deal has been reached. Patrick Spikes, former Walt Disney World Cast Member, has pleaded no contest in the stealing and selling of stolen props from Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction. You may recall, we have been following this story for
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Harry Potter Studio Tour Rumored To Be Headed to Tokyo
The Harry Potter Studio Tour is one of London’s top attractions. Since opening in 2013, it has grown and expanded to include new scenes, props and interactive experiences. Now it seems that there could be another Harry Potter Studio Tour opening in Tokyo by 2023! For those unfamiliar with the Harry Potter Studio Tour, it
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Dubai Set To Open World’s Tallest Observation Wheel October 2020
As observation wheels slowly take over the planet, we have yet another one opening in 2020. Expected to open ahead of the Dubai Expo, this observation wheel will be the largest in the world. Currently, the record holder belongs to the High Roller in Las Vegas at 167 meters. However, the new Ain Dubai (translated:
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Is Revenge of The Mummy At Universal Studios Florida Closing in 2020?
TPU Reader John writes in to ask: “Have you heard this rumor about Revenge of the Mummy closing? People are saying Universal Studios Florida could shut it down for a major refurbishment by the end of 2020. The logic behind it is The Hulk and Dragon Challenge were both closed after being open for 16
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Universal Orlando Adding Saturday Night Live Venue to CityWalk?
Out of all the brands NBC/Universal owns, none may be more iconic than Saturday Night Live. Love it or hate it, the show has been a Saturday night tradition since 1975 and has been responsible for the biggest names in comedy. We currently have reason to believe that SNL will be getting their first dedicated
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90 Minute Space Mountain Documentary Released
Have you been enjoying The Imagineering Story on Disney Plus? Me too. While the six part series was a fascinating peek behind the curtain, it wasn’t exactly a deep dive into a particular attraction’s history. On the other hand, Martin Smith just released a 90-minute Space Mountain documentary and it’s just the deep dive I’ve
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Universal Orlando Is Quietly Working on A “Lord of The Rings” Land?
You may have heard rumors of “Lord of The Rings” coming to Universal Orlando for literally decades now. For one reason or another, the trigger was never pulled to actually build a land or an attraction based on the popular film franchise and book series. However, it seems that Universal is once again kicking the
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Why Aren’t Orlando Theme Parks Filling to Capacity During the 2019 Holiday Season?
The holidays in Orlando are in full swing. On any given day you can find Magic Kingdom’s Christmas fireworks, Epcot’s Candlelight Processional, Macy’s Holiday Parade and a lot more. However, if you’ve been following the press about Orlando theme parks during 2019, something is definitely missing. As of the writing of this article, no Orlando
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Full Video of World’s First Immersive Theater Dark Ride Released
One of the most innovative and unique dark rides on the planet recently opened. An attraction that turns typical theme park flow and shakes it up a bit. You know what I’m talking about. You wait in line, then an attendant lines you up in rows with automatic doors in front of you. Next you
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How Do You Become An Imagineer?
Most likely, if you’re a Theme Park University reader, you’ve had this thought. How do you become an Imagineer? Whether you’re an industry veteran, a theme park fan or someone who’s looking to break into themed entertainment, the question has no doubt crossed your mind at some point. The problem is, as opposed to most
