What if I told you that Universal Orlando had an attraction that had reported 113 injuries in a 13-month timespan? Injuries included everything from scrapes and bruises to whiplash and concussions. One guy even literally broke his neck. Never heard of it? There’s a reason for that. James Bowen actually broke his neck on the
With all the press images that have been released recently from Universal Studios Japan, it seems to raise more questions than it answers. With the announcement of Super Nintendo World opening on February 4, 2021, we now have more official photographs of the new land which is making fans salivate. Yet, for every “holy crap,
We finally have an opening date for Universal Studios Japan most anticipated new land: Super Nintendo World! The park recently announced that it will officially open to the public on February 4, 2021! The image above was just released by Universal Studios Japan! The colors truly pop! The centerpiece of the new land will be
To say that 2020 makes no sense is an understatement. Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood didn’t open at all (ya know, since the park has yet to open). In Orlando, HHN opened for day guests on select days. Two houses were open for the season and Beetlejuice popped in at the end due to a
Why is it important to have a system that allows theme parks to operate at full capacity? Many reasons. It will allow for more entertainment like live shows, utilizing every seat on an attraction (shorter lines), and allowing for the return of fireworks and parades. Most importantly? It means some parks can reopen (because of
Now that spooky season is over, we can take a step back and look at what Universal Orlando has done for 2020. This gives us a peek into what we can expect for 2021. Will they keep the same houses as this year? Will they change them up? What about the haunts that weren’t announced?
So you think you’re the ultimate fan of your favorite attraction? Maybe you have limited-edition merchandise. Perhaps you’ve even acquired a piece of the attraction through a reseller via an auction? Timothy Tom has gone to the extreme with recreating Disney’s Tower of Terror in an enclosed patio of his home! “I loved the ride
What does the future of immersive entertainment look like? Is it entire theme parks filled with rich backstories for every employee like Evermore? Or is it more intimate events that can have a larger impact on guests? Scott Swenson, who will be giving a talk about immersive entertainment at the International Association of Amusement Parks
No Disney attraction, much less any other one on the planet, has had the same impact as The Haunted Mansion. Between the history, the mythology and the masterful design, it continues to withstand the test of time. Now a new book called “Boundless Realm” takes a deep dive into why this attraction is more popular
Yet again, we are seeing Universal Orlando pivot from their normal seasonal offerings to a modified version this holiday season. They have officially canceled the Grinchmas Spectacular as well as several other usual holiday offerings. Instead, the Who’s of Whoville will be doing their usual antics (though socially distanced) throughout Seuss Landing during the holiday