Author: Blake Taylor

Aquatica | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Discovery Cove | Disney's Typhoon Lagoon | Halloween | Legoland Florida | Magic Kingdom Park | Orlando | SeaWorld Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Orlando Resort | Universal Volcano Bay | Walt Disney World Resort | Water Parks

Hurricane Helene theme park updates and closures in Florida
ByBlake Taylor September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene impacted central Florida this week. Here are updates for the theme park operations of Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Fun Spot.

Read More Hurricane Helene theme park updates and closures in Florida
Disney | Disney California Adventure Park | Disneyland Park | Disneyland Resort | Marvel | Pixar | Star Wars | Theme Parks

Old or new? Vote for your favorite Disneyland attractions
ByBlake Taylor September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Old Disneyland attractions or new? Vote on whether you prefer new rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or the classic experiences they replaced — and hear what Disney executive Josh D’Amaro has to say about changes at Disneyland.

Read More Old or new? Vote for your favorite Disneyland attractions
Theme Parks

Unique water coaster (that’s more coaster than water) announced for 2026
ByBlake Taylor September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

A launched water coaster will open in 2026 at Freizeitpark Plohn in Germany from manufacturer Mack Rides. Would you ride this?

Read More Unique water coaster (that’s more coaster than water) announced for 2026
Las Vegas | Orlando

Area15 Orlando canceled, land for sale near Disney World
ByBlake Taylor September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Area15 Orlando — an attraction complex which first opened in Las Vegas — has been canceled, but the company may reconsider in the future.

Read More Area15 Orlando canceled, land for sale near Disney World
Disney | Marvel | Television | Theater

‘Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play!’ fall 2024 dates and characters
ByBlake Taylor September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

“Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play!” — starring Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Spidey, and more Disney pals — will visit over 60 U.S. cities.

Read More ‘Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let’s Play!’ fall 2024 dates and characters
Disney | Epcot | Marvel | Orlando | Theme Parks | Walt Disney World Resort

Star-Lord character from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ returning to Disney World
ByBlake Taylor September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Star-Lord from Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” will return to Walt Disney World, appearing in person at Epcot.

Read More Star-Lord character from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ returning to Disney World
Events | Halloween | Resorts

‘The Shining’ hotel to host Blumhouse ‘Overnightmare’ experience from Peacock
ByBlake Taylor September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

“The Shining” hotel — aka the Stanley Hotel in Colorado — will be taken over by Peacock for a one-weekend-only Blumhouse horror experience.

Read More ‘The Shining’ hotel to host Blumhouse ‘Overnightmare’ experience from Peacock
Halloween | Theme Parks | Vacation Planning

Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train guide and review
ByBlake Taylor September 23, 2024October 11, 2024

The Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train event offers a unique, family-owned Halloween haunt in the middle of the mountains.

Read More Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train guide and review
Cruises | Technology | Water Parks

Introducing the slide coaster, a launched water slide roller coaster
ByBlake Taylor September 21, 2024September 23, 2024

Slide coaster technology from wiegand.waterrides will make its world debut upon the Norwegian Luna cruise ship in 2026.

Read More Introducing the slide coaster, a launched water slide roller coaster
Halloween | Television

Guide to ‘Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares’ haunted maze with video, now open in New York City
ByBlake Taylor September 21, 2024September 21, 2024

“Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares,” a haunted maze, is now open in New York City from the designers of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Read More Guide to ‘Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares’ haunted maze with video, now open in New York City