Travel Channel roller coaster series to feature SeaWorld and Busch Gardens – Vote for your favorite
The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and…
Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open at Universal Studios Japan
Universal recently announced they will be bringing the magic of Harry Potter to Japan by building their own version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan. Scheduled to open in 2014, the Harry Potter themed area will be similar to the original in Orlando including the…
The Director’s Eye: Theme parks bring us closer together
By Audrey Brown I admit, I spend a disproportionate amount of time in Orlando’s theme parks. But to be fair, I have the excuse of saying that I’m there for work reasons. This is a luxury I don’t take lightly, as I know how many people (Especially those who…
News In The Queue: New parade, Despicable Me, Fastpass, Capt. Jack, Merida & More – May 10, 2012
Host Banks Lee brings you up to date in Florida’s theme park news. Here’s what’s in the queue this week:
Mummies Of The World exhibit now open at MOSI in Tampa
The Mummies of the World exhibition officially opened last week at MOSI in Tampa (Museum of Science and Industry). Nearly 5,000 people were in attendance on opening weekend and is proving to be a success as the exhibition’s exclusive Florida engagement.
‘Carbon-Freeze Me’ experience to debut at Star Wars Weekends 2012
Debuting at this years Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will have the opportunity to relive the famous carbon freezing scene from The Empire Strikes Back with “Carbon-Freeze Me”. This new retail experience was created especially for Disney Parks.
